James Czerniawski

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 already licensed in other states that are moving to Utah.

James Czerniawski
| 25th Mar 2020

Op-Eds

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.

James Czerniawski
| 21st Mar 2020

Justice and Due Process, Op-Eds

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?

James Czerniawski
| 10th Jan 2020

Free Market, Op-Eds

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 introduce an innovative product or service where current standards poorly apply or haven’t yet been created.

James Czerniawski
| 23rd Dec 2019

Free Market, Op-Eds

Yang’s Tech Policy Has Unseen Costs to the American Consumer

While Americans are not directly compensated for the data they provide to the companies they interact with, they have been the benefactors of cheaper goods and services at a higher quality—an indirect benefit that cannot be discounted. Regulating this industry is not the answer, as it will saddle companies with heavy compliance burdens while likely causing Americans to lose out on significant savings.

James Czerniawski
| 6th Dec 2019