A Hard Look

• FAR Out – More Than You May Have Bargained For

  On this episode we speak with Nancy Lewis about the wide world of Government Contracts. While on its face, government contracts may not sound like the most glamorous field of law,beneath the surface there is a complex, dynamic, and endlessly challenging landscape. These behind the scenes, unsung heroes, help negotiate and execute everything from major federal IT overhauls to defense contracts that impact national security. Nancy serves as the Assistant Solicitor and Branch Chief for Acquisitions and Intellectual Property at the U.S. Department of theInterior. A combat veteran and former Army JAG officer, she brings deep expertise from both military and civilian federal procurement. This episodewill explore bid protests, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (known as the FAR), and the evolving challenges agencies and contractors face in today's procurement environment.

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• California's High Speed Rail Project

  Today, for the first time ever, we are excited to feature a current law student on the Podcast. Joining us is second-year law student, Jared Zwettler. Jared is a junior staffer on the Administrative Law Review at American University Washington College of Law, and as part of his graduation requirements, has written an incredible paperdiscussing the Federal Railroad Administration, otherwise referred to as the “FRA.”Specifically, Jared analyzed the FRAs recent action surrounding high speed rail in the U.S., with a particular focus on the California High Speed Rail Project.  This is a brief conversation with Jared about his paper, but if you are desiring more, please find a link to Jared’s Comment in the show notes. My name is Elliott Hiller, and along with Cyrus Crevits, we are your hosts for this 7th season of A Hard Look.

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• The GENIUS Act – Evolving Digital Asset Regulation

  This episode of A Hard Look dives into the regulation of cryptocurrency, one of the hottest and most complex topics in modern finance.From the rise of digital assets to the challenges of oversight and enforcement, crypto is testing the boundaries of financial law and innovation. But how is the regulatory landscape evolving? What are the risks and opportunities of digital assets? And with the new administration’s stance on these assets being an about face from the Biden Administration, what does the future hold for cryptocurrency in the United States? Joining us to answer these questions, and many more, are Professors Gerard Comizio and Jerry Buckley.Professor Comizio is the associate director of the Business Law Program at American University Washington College of Law, the director of the law school’s Digital Asset Law Project, and currently teaches one of the first digital asset law courses in the United States.Professor Buckley is recognized as a thought leader in the field of financial services regulation and is a founding partner of Buckley LLP––the leading national financial services law firm that combined with Orrick in 2023. Professor Buckley also serves as an Adjunct Professor at American University Washington College of Law.

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• The State of the Administrative State: Trump's First 100 Days

  In this season's final installment of the Hard Look Series , we take a focused look back at the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency—not through the lens of news headlines or viral clips, but through the quieter, often more consequential corridors of administrative law. Professors Jennifer Selin and Chris Walker join us to reflect.View the transcription here.Show Notes:Presidential Documents on the Federal Register (Updated Daily)Congressional Research Service: “The Good Cause Exception to Notice and Comment Rulemaking: JudicialReview of Agency Action” (January 29, 2016)FDA v. Wages and White Lion Investments, LLCThe Presentment Clause (Article I, Section 7 of the U.S.Constitution)Presidential Action: Restoring Accountability toPolicy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce (January 20, 2025)The Hill: “Law Firms Divided Over Response to TrumpOrder” (March 25, 2025)Presidential Action: Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies (February 18, 2025)SCOTUS Blog: “Justices Will Hear Arguments on Trump’sEffort to End Birthright Citizenship” (April 17, 2025) More From Our Guests:Jennifer Selin, “Constraining the Executive Branch:Delegation, Agency Independence, and Congressional Design of Judicial Review”Chris Walker, “Congress and the Shifting Sands inAdministrative Law”

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• A Hard Look at the President's Removal Power

  On this episode of A Hard Look, we examine the President’s power to remove independent agency officials. That’s right! We’re going all the way back to the 1935 landmark decision in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States. Helping us navigate this discussion is Daniel Wolff, Partner at Crowell & Moring LLP, and head of the firm’s administrative law practice. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the future of executive authority and regulatory independence.Show Notes:Editorial Note: This episode was recorded in March 2025, and the status of any ongoing cases discussed may have changed since then.Recommended ReadingsHumphrey’s Executor v. United States (1935)Myers v. United States (1926)Morrison v. Olson (1988)Seila Law LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (2020)Trump v. Wilcox (2025)This episode was produced by the Administrative Law Review Senior Technology Editor, Sophia Navedo-Quinones, and Technology Editor, Victoria Paul.If you have any questions about this episode or the podcast, or if you would like to propose a topic or guest, please e-mail us at [email protected] our website:  https://administrativelawreview.org/podcast-a-hard-look/

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