The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced that it has doubled all of its rail safety civil monetary penalty (CMP) base amounts for violations of rail safety and hazardous materials regulations. The changes are...more
The 30-day clock is about to start for comments on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking industry input on whether and how to regulate the wireless communications used to operate...more
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is one of the most ambitious pieces of legislation yet aimed at combating climate change and promoting energy independence. Its proponents claim that it will reduce carbon emissions by 40%,...more
1/12/2023
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At the end of December, China acknowledged the existence of the coronavirus, and this burgeoning heath crisis is becoming a supply chain problem. China, a major manufacturing hub for materials, products and components being...more
2/24/2020
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Business Interruption ,
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Distributors ,
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Force Majeure Clause ,
Health and Safety ,
Imports ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Inventory ,
Manufacturers ,
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Material Adverse Effects ,
Performance Standards ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Health ,
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Retail Market ,
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Third-Party Relationships
For aircraft owners and operators with timeshare agreements or other operations under Part 91 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), now may be the time to review your compliance program....more
In response to several recent high profile incidents involving crude by rail, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a comprehensive rulemaking proposal on July 23, 2014, related to...more