Utah Should Embrace the Innovation that Springs from Economic Disruption
Fear of the new is an age-old problem. Even in the technology age with its rapid innovations, constant fears of worst-case scenarios arise—but typically end up being unfounded.
COVID-19 shows that drone reform is needed in Utah
As perhaps one of the most disruptive issues of our time, the coronavirus has had an impact on numerous industries around the world.
Utah Fights COVID-19 with New Opt-in App
Governor Herbert announced a partnership between Utah and a local company to develop a track-and-trace app to inform citizens if they have been exposed to COVID-19.
Innovating in the Insurance Industry
One of the main issues Libertas focused on during this year’s legislative session was tackling government over-regulation. We’ve been encouraging legislators and regulators to adopt something called a “regulatory sandbox”...
Big Brother Comes to Utah over COVID-19
Technology has played a vital role in our response effort to the coronavirus. However government can leverage that technology to abuse our rights.
Governor Herbert Signs Market-Friendly Executive Order
Governor Herbert signed an executive order deregulating telehealth industry in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus.
New Occupational Licensing Reforms Come to Utah
Utah’s government has generally strict licensing requirements, most requiring classroom and clinic hours as well as a comprehensive test. One problem with this system is that it does not adequately account for people who are...
Coronavirus price gouging shouldn’t be criminal
Laws that prevent so-called ‘price gouging,’ contrary to conventional wisdom, do little to provide relief to consumers.
Let’s protect the right to keep your phone locked
Do you unlock your phone with your finger or face? Many people do. However, should law enforcement be allowed to compel you to unlock your phone using these features?
How Utah can welcome better innovation
What are regulatory sandboxes? They are unique legal classifications that create space for regulators to temporarily freeze regulations and criminal penalties for a defined time period. This allows private companies to develop or...