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The modern semiconductor industry was born in the 1950s in the United States, and the United States remained the indisputable industry leader for the first few decades of its development. But over the last few decades, the...more
This LawFlash was originally published on January 4, 2016. The FAST Act’s private resale safe harbor has not gained traction in private offerings of asset-backed securities. On December 4, 2015, US President Barack Obama...more
On May 16, 2024, the SEC adopted amendments to Regulation S-P (“Reg S-P”). The finalized amendments (the “Amendments”) to Reg S-P are designed to address the expanded use of technology and corresponding risks that have...more
On Wednesday, May 31, the House of Representatives voted 314-117, to send the Fiscal Responsibility Act (H.R. 3746; the “Act”) to the Senate. The permitting reform provisions tracked the deal announced by the White House and...more
On April 14, 2023, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) took a major step in formalizing its Whistleblower Program by issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to formally promulgate regulations...more
At an open meeting on March 15, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission voted unanimously to propose rule amendments to Regulation S-P (Proposed Rule) and published an accompanying release (Release). The Proposed...more
In a regulatory victory, interstate household goods movers recently saw the universe of required paperwork reduce by one key document. In 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) convened a Federal...more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has requested public comment on an application for exemption submitted by The Trucking Alliance that would allow trucking companies to use hair testing in addition to...more
Late Wednesday evening, Senator Manchin released the closely guarded text on his proposal to reform domestic energy permitting. This legislation was the subject of a handshake agreement between Manchin, Senator Schumer,...more
This week, we look at labor law and pay developments from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and in California. NLRB Continues Union-Friendly Direction Two recent actions from the NLRB show a continued pro-employee...more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a Notice of Request for Comment regarding upgrades to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) on March 9, 2022. The notice discusses how NCAP can address...more
On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure legislation package, more commonly referred to as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA or Act). The 2,700+-page Act has been...more
Following the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) in November, 2021, there was a flurry of optimism related to the new funding and how it might help to support various types of projects. What...more
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Biden signed into law today, and the proposed $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376) each set aside historic investments in clean energy. The...more
The current bill contains several provisions which would significantly alter the requirements of National Environmental Policy Act review, but it remains to be seen whether those changes will survive House review. The...more
Title VIII of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684), the infrastructure bill recently passed by the U.S. Senate, includes several important amendments to Title 41 of the Fixing America’s Surface...more
Interest in US offshore wind development is at an all-time high, as the Biden Administration and lawmakers continue to create renewable energy project incentives and opportunities, shareholders demand action from companies to...more
On Tuesday morning, Aug. 10, the Senate passed its bipartisan infrastructure plan, H.R. 3684, by a 69-30 margin. A group of ten senators – nicknamed the “G10” and led by Sens. Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Rob Portman (R-OH) –...more
The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure bill contains several provisions designed to streamline the nation’s environmental permitting processes. One provision of the bill would permanently reauthorize part of the 2015, Fixing...more
Section 7345. Perhaps it’s the challenge it poses to U.S. taxpayers and their rights and freedoms (i.e., international travel). Perhaps it’s the type of method employed by the U.S. government to promote federal tax...more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) implemented a new regulation permitting low-volume automobile manufacturers to construct and sell limited numbers of replica vehicles, subject to intellectual...more
Over the past few years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the primary regulator of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment and their manufacturers, has been balancing its work of keeping pace...more
With Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate, Congress and President Biden’s new administration are working to quickly advance proposals to provide for economic relief as the nation continues to reel from the...more
In December 2020, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) amended the small business size limit under the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program (section 1101(b) of the Fixing America’s Surface...more
On November 2, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to simplify and harmonize certain aspects of the exempt offering framework. These amendments included changes to Item 601 of Regulation S-K to...more