Executive Summary: U.S. non-ratification of UNCLOS preserves regulatory autonomy by avoiding key obligations under Article 82 and the International Seabed Authority (ISA), including revenue-sharing requirements for extended continental shelf exploitation and deep-seabed mining. However, non-ratification prevents the United States from submitting Arctic continental shelf claims to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf … Continue reading
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Why the Bourbon Industry Is Fighting the ‘Straight Bourbon’ Label Rules
Executive Summary The “straight bourbon” designation functions as a regulatory quality signal. It distinguishes longer-aged, more tightly regulated bourbon from standard bourbon, helping consumers interpret quality in a market where branding and age are central to purchasing decisions. Startup and aging requirements create significant barriers to entry.The combination of capital costs, mandatory multi-year aging, and … Continue reading
