On August 8, 2024, the government of the Republic of Panama (“ROP”) gave notice that it would soon publish a request for expressions of interest for the purpose of obtaining a short list of qualified international companies...more
The military conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have highlighted the role that small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) might play in future conflicts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 (the...more
Michigan Grapples With Airport Authority Over Application of Federal Officer Removal Statute in PFAS Litigation For the last several months, the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (Airport) in Grand Rapids,...more
President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan, bicameral Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law on May 16, 2024, extending many old provisions as well as creating new policy. One new provision is...more
The aviation industry is facing a transformative challenge to step up its efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Increased use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plays a pivotal role in this efforts with its potential to reduce...more
On May 16, 2024, President Biden signed the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (the “Act”), which includes two provisions supporting airports’ transition to PFAS-free firefighting foams. Section 762 of the Act, also known as the...more
Once you enter the airport, you will immediately notice signs asking if you are checking any device which may have a lithium-ion battery. The real question is, why are they asking?...more
On April 17, 2024, the EPA signed a final rule to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), also known as Superfund. The...more
As our readers are likely familiar from our past blog posts here, here and here, in September 2022, EPA proposed to designate PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under section 102(a) of Comprehensive Environmental Response,...more
Two of the busiest airports in the United States are battling with their smaller counterparts to retain trademark rights in the name of the major cities the airports serve. While the smaller airports want to capitalize on...more
Colombia’s National Infrastructure Agency (Agencia Nacional de Infraestructura or ANI) launched the public call for the invitation of third parties interested in the project whose purpose is the financing, preparation of...more
A Comparative Analysis of Airport Infrastructure Development through Public-Private Partnerships - Handling over 52.3 million travelers in 2023, the Miami International Airport ("MIA") has emerged as a leading hub for...more
With California’s new $20-per-hour minimum wage for fast food workers set to take effect on April 1, 2024, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has updated its guidance regarding the new minimum wage law’s...more
LOS ANGELES — How Tech Sector Downturn has Hurt L.A. Office Market -The Los Angeles tech office space saw fourth-quarter leasing drop to 2.2 million square feet from nearly 3 million square feet the year before....more
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will also launch 12 key initiatives, including a levy on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon electricity imports. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has launched...more
CHICAGO — Uber, Lyft Drivers Join Valentine’s Day Strike with Thousands Across Country- Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash drivers gathered at O’Hare Airport’s rideshare waiting lot on Valentine’s Day to kick off a strike that was...more
City Council Considers Prohibiting Certain Establishments from Offering Skill Games- Philadelphia City Council is considering prohibiting certain businesses — particularly convenience stores and corner shops — from hosting...more
The apron of a commercial airport is a fast paced, dynamic environment that can be a challenging place to work. In the controlled chaos of an aircraft departure or arrival, injuries to ground crew can happen in the blink of...more
Mayor Parker Plans to Address Kensington Open-Air Drug Market, Improve Philadelphia’s Education System Mayor Cherelle Parker has long emphasized her goal of permanently ending the open-air drug market in Kensington, an...more
The Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service continue to issue guidance regarding the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), which modified and extended the clean energy investment tax credit (ITC) under...more
A federal judge has denied the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority‘s attempt to move an environmental lawsuit to federal court to be filed by Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel, alleging that per- and...more
Enhanced Airport Screening Did Not Violate Free Exercise Clause In Haidari v. Mayorkas, No. 22-cv-2939 (ECT/ECW), 2023 WL 5487351 (D. Minn. Aug. 24, 2023), the court dismissed the plaintiff's claim that federal agents have...more
Michigan Attorney General (AG) Dana Nessel has filed suit against the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority to enforce demands by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) related to...more
Recently, the US Department of Defense (DOD) added a fluorine-free firefighting foam to its Qualified Products List (QPL). This new Synthetic Fluorine-Free Foam (SFFF) is the first of its kind to be added to DOD’s QPL, and...more
Commissioner Outlaw Resigns from PPD for New Job- Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw announced yesterday that she will be resigning at the end of this month to accept a position as deputy security chief at the...more