As any mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practitioner knows, one of the keys to a successful transaction is ensuring that all of the moving pieces come together smoothly at the appointed time for closing. Regulatory issues...more
Transportation companies have become prime targets for patent infringement lawsuits in recent years. Some mistakenly assume that technology companies are the only companies subject to infringement claims, however, the use of...more
Export control documentation requirements are changing effective November 15, 2016. Specifically, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade...more
Air transportation of lithium ion batteries recently garnered significant attention due to events following reports of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7’s batteries overheating, catching fire, and even exploding. See Samsung Recalls...more
10/20/2016
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Criminal Penalties ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Hazardous Substances ,
Lithium Batteries ,
Mobile Devices ,
PHMSA ,
Product Recalls ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Samsung ,
Shipping
In May 2016, the Department of Labor released its long-awaited Final Rule on changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule—which will take effect in three months—will impact transportation employers...more
On April 6, 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its Final Rule on the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (the Final Rule). These long-awaited regulations were mandated by the Food Safety...more
6/13/2016
/ Bankruptcy Preferences ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Commercial Truck Drivers ,
Exemptions ,
Final Rules ,
FMCSA ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Food Safety ,
FSMA ,
Harassment ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Shipping ,
Trucking Industry