“A Blueprint to Launch:” Regulatory Sandboxes for Outer Space
Plus privacy, FTC, and more...
Space: During his opening keynote at the 43rd International Space Development Conference (ISDC), Jim announced a new collaborative initiative with the Libertas Institute titled “A Blueprint to Launch.” The project aims to roll out state “regulatory sandboxes” for outer space companies, allowing space entrepreneurs to work with state regulators to identify and waive unnecessary regulations.
Checks and Balances: We joined a letter expressing concern about a proposed provision in the Senate Judiciary Committee’s reconciliation package requiring costly bonds to seek injunctions against the federal government, infringing on constitutional rights and weakening checks on unlawful government action.
FTC: In WLF Legal Pulse, Andy reiterated his comments urging the FTC to return to a balanced regulatory approach by restoring its original mission statement in the upcoming 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, including the phrase “without unduly burdening legitimate business activity.”
AI: On his Substack, Corbin continues his meditations on the profound effect AI is likely to have on culture and politics. See part one here.
Privacy: Jim briefed the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s Privacy Working Group staff on our recent comments, in which we advocated for a federal privacy law that would preempt state-level AI frameworks to avoid a patchwork of regulations.
Podcast: On a new Tech Policy Podcast, we proudly revisit the appearance of FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya at our recent policy forum.
Antitrust: Bilal joined a Federalist Society program discussing the impact of a recent executive order directing agencies to review and eliminate regulations that hinder competition or restrict the free market.
Google Ad Tech Case: On the latest episode of Rethinking Antitrust, we replay our webinar with WLF on the ruling in the DOJ’s ad-tech antitrust case, exploring whether the decision is vulnerable on appeal, and what the remedy decision might look like.
