Julie Park

Voluntary safety standards for micromobility batteries may soon carry the force of federal law. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has proposed a mandatory safety standard for lithium-ion batteries used in...more After nearly a year without its three-member quorum, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) may be one step closer to restoring normal operations. On June 1, 2026, President Trump nominated Brien Lorenze to serve...more In response to President Trump’s 2025 Executive Order on “Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) signaled a shift toward a more intent-focused approach to criminal...more Artificial intelligence is often cast as having a “safety crisis,” with warnings that it is advancing without oversight, accountability, or guardrails. A broader view suggests that what is unfolding is part of a familiar...more