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CFPB Bites of the Month - 2024 Annual Review - Auto

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In this article, we share a timeline of our monthly "bites" for 2024 applicable to the auto finance industry....more

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FHWA to Eliminate Buy America Manufactured Products Waiver for Federally-Assisted Highway Projects

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On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued a final rule discontinuing its longstanding Buy America waiver for manufactured products used in...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (1/15)

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“Illinois doubled private investments in the state, as well as investments in clean energy, and quadrupled the number of retained jobs in 2024, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity said this week....more

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BIS Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Connected Vehicle Imports Linked to China and Russia: Key Compliance Requirements Announced

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has promulgated a Final Rule prohibiting the import and sale of connected vehicles and related components linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Lithium...

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in an October 1st Interpretive Letter the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”): …to determine...more

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FAAAA Circuit Split Remains Unresolved as U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Gauthier vs. TQL

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On January 13, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to grant certiorari in the case of Gauthier vs. Total Quality Logistics, leaving the decision of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals intact. This means that freight...more

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Opportunities for Suppliers in Quebec Citys TramCite Project

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CDPQ Infra recently issued its noticed to the market to attract the interest from companies who can provide shadow operator services for the TramCité Project in Québec City and from companies with experience in the...more

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C.H. Robinsom Settles with OFAC for $257,690 to Resolve Iran and Cuba Sanctions Violations

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C.H. Robinson International Inc. (CHR), a Minnesota-based global transportation and logistics company, has agreed to pay $257,690 to settle civil liability for 82 apparent violations of sanctions against Iran and Cuba...more

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The Trump Administration's Expected Impact on U.S. Rail

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A second Donald Trump Administration is poised to usher in notable changes in U.S. passenger and freight rail policy. During President Trump's first term, passenger rail was not a primary focus. The President-Elect's past...more

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Artificial Intelligence Implementation for Supply Chain Applications

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Artificial intelligence is under close examination in many industries including the transportation, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain services sectors. The quest for innovation, competitiveness, and organizational...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (1/13)

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“Lawmakers in Springfield approved a measure that aims to protect warehouse workers whose workdays center on hitting quotas… Lawmakers also approved a bill aimed at protecting nursing home residents from retaliation if they...more

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Trucking Rate, Payment, and Collection Rules of the Road

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Payment and collection practices are under renewed scrutiny in the transportation business. Legitimate providers and shippers are suffering from the growth of unlawful double brokering, insolvent service providers, and other...more

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NHTSA Adopts Final Rule to Formalize its Whistleblower Program under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act

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On December 17, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA” or “Agency”) adopted a final rule to formalize its whistleblower program under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act (Whistleblower Act). ...more

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Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End-uses: U.S. Department of Energy Announces Competitive Grant Award for City of...

The United States Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Bioenergy Technologies Office and Vehicle Technologies Office issued a January 10th news release announcing $6.9 million in funding for: …nine projects to support local...more

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Auto Finance Under the Microscope: Unpacking Landmark FTC and AG Settlements — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast

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In this episode, Brooke Conkle and Chris Capurso from Troutman Pepper Locke’s Consumer Financial Services Practice Group are joined by Chris Carlson, a partner in the Regulatory Investigations Strategy and Enforcement...more

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Plugged In: EV Newsletter Vol. 3, No. 1

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We ring in 2025 with a new edition of Plugged In. In this edition, Bob Weiss contemplates the critical challenges facing Volkswagen. From missteps in strategy to fierce competition in China and unprecedented restructuring...more

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The Potential Impact of the Loper Bright Decision on the NTSB

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The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Loper Bright case stands to have significant ramifications for various federal agencies, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB or Board). The ruling centered...more

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Antitrust Under Trump 2.0: No More "Hipster Antitrust," But Scrutiny Will Remain

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With President Joe Biden's departure, aggressive antitrust enforcers at the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will hand over the reins to incoming Trump...more

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Big Changes to How Things Are Built in Quebec

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The last few months of 2024 saw a wave of new legislation in Quebec that changes how projects are developed in the infrastructure, mining and construction industries. Five separate bills were adopted by the Quebec government...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing...

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a September 25th Interpretive Letter the application of the federal Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) to the definition of...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - January 2025

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China imposes export control measures on dozens of US manufacturers. On January 2, China announced new export control measures targeting 28 US companies and added 10 US companies to a list of entities barred from doing...more

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The Trump Administration's Impact on Autonomous Vehicles: A New Regulatory Horizon

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The autonomous vehicle (AV) industry stands at the forefront of innovation, poised to revolutionize transportation globally. As the second Donald Trump Administration takes office on Jan. 20, 2025, the AV sector faces a mix...more

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7th Circuit Again Upholds Preemption of Negligent Hiring Claims Against a Freight Broker

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued another important ruling for brokers, upholding that a claim for negligent hiring against a freight broker was preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration...more

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Pumping the Brakes? Outlook for State and Federal Vehicle, Engine, and Equipment Emissions Standards

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Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top With the start of the second Trump administration just over a week away, there are many uncertainties with respect to how the new administration will regulate vehicle,...more

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Scaling Sustainable Fuel for the Future | Insights with Niels Jensen

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How can aviation tackle its carbon footprint while fueling the future? Watch as Niels Jensen, Co-Head of Aviation Finance, explores the challenges and opportunities of scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). He highlights...more

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