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Soaring Repos and Senate Requests: Warren Targets Auto Finance — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
State AGs in the Driver’s Seat: Auto Finance Enforcement in the Trump 2.0 Era — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
From Showroom to Server Room: AI in Auto Finance — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
Federal Hemp Ban Explained: A State-by-State Analysis & 2026 Outlook with Vicente LLP
New Year, New Surprises? 2026 Resolutions for Dealers and Auto Finance Companies — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
Deck the Halls, Not the Trade Lines: Auto Fraud Talk — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 9 – The Economic Development Edge — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
State Law Roundup: Arbitration Changes and Junk Fee Rules in California and Massachusetts — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
[Panel] Manufacturing in the Age of Uncertainty
Quarterly Insights: Driving Through Q2 Auto Finance Data — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
State Law Roundup: A Focus on Connecticut and Oregon — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
Executive Actions’ Impact on Energy, Transportation and Water
Navigating Change: Federal Updates on Energy, Transportation & Water Policies
Federal Policy Updates and Their Implications on Transportation Funding
Federal registration for motor carriers, freight brokers, and surface freight forwarders is getting its biggest makeover in decades. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) is retiring its current,...more
A recent motorcycle fatality on Churchmans Road in Newark underscores why serious Delaware crash investigations require careful evidence review before conclusions about fault are reached....more
At Congress’s direction, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is giving critical infrastructure operators a new tool to keep rogue unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones) away from their facilities. In a newly released...more
The Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) may not draw as much regular attention as statutes like the VPPA, CCPA, or TCPA, but it remains a source of privacy litigation risk where motor vehicle record information is...more
The recent shutdown of Spirit Airlines during its Chapter 11 reorganization process is a demonstration of both the benefits and pitfalls of Chapter 11 restructuring. Chapter 11 gives a respite from prior debt and the ability...more
When Congress deregulated the U.S. domestic airline industry in 1978, it included a provision in the law to prevent individual states from undoing, through their own regulation, that which Congress sought to achieve at the...more
For transportation and logistics employers in 2026, worker safety, compliance, and enforcement oversight may involve more than one regulator and extend beyond a single point in time....more
Global energy demand is no longer moving in unison, as structural slowing in advanced economies clashes with resilient, feedstock-driven growth in the U.S. and emerging markets. Global energy demand grew by approximately...more
On May 6, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) released new guidance via CSMS #68559236 regarding the application of 25% Section 232 duties for Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (“MHDVs”) that qualify for...more
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Delaware’s 2025 police reports show why rider visibility, driver attention, and early evidence preservation matter after a motorcycle crash....more
Brittney Cooper v. Lyft Inc et al., 2026-Ohio-765 (2d Dist.). - In Cooper, the Second District Court of Appeals addressed whether a transportation network company (TNC) owes a duty of care to a driver harmed while using its...more
In part one of this two-part series, we outlined the legal issues at play as the aviation industry adopts AI in its operations. In this article, we cover another key question: To what extent is a patent owner liable for...more
Below is an overview of the major updates from April 2026 in the Americas region....more
Mobility is the lifeblood of any city. How people are able to travel in, out and within a metropolitan area is vital to its citizens, businesses, supply chains and social services. And as U.S. cities have expanded in size and...more
In the first 100 days of her administration, Governor Mikie Sherrill has advanced a broad set of policy initiatives across energy, housing, infrastructure, and government operations. These actions reflect an early focus on...more
On April 24, U.S. Customs and Border Protection extended a limited waiver of the Jones Act that had originally been granted on March 19. As a result of the waiver, non-U.S. flagged vessels are permitted to transport certain...more
On April 10, 2026, OSHA published an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards. The updated NEP largely mirrors the prior NEP, but adds new industries and changes some inspection and...more
Workers’ compensation claims arising from the transportation industry in New York State routinely present challenges far beyond those found in more traditional employment settings. Multi-layered contracting relationships,...more
Personal injury lawsuits arising out of trucking accidents are usually filed against both the motor carrier and its driver. Plaintiffs typically assert both vicarious and direct liability claims against the carrier, the...more
For years, workplace substance use policies were easy to administer and easy to defend. A positive drug test typically ended the analysis. That is no longer true....more
I recently had coffee with an acquaintance who works in real estate. He was aware that our law practice has a focus on shipping and presumed we were very busy because of the events taking place in the Strait of Hormuz. What...more
When a vessel arrives in a U.S. port, its owners, operators, and crew face a complex regulatory environment. The United States presents challenges for vessels because U.S. federal laws and regulations, and in some cases...more
In the Army, you are taught that uncertainty is best confronted with discipline, purpose, and established processes. Reconnaissance is traditionally understood as a military activity aimed at reducing uncertainty, shaping...more
Harrell v. Martinez, et al., 425 So.3d 738 (Fla. 3d DCA 2025) - Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court order dismissing a lawsuit against Lyft, arising from a motor vehicle accident. The plaintiff...more
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC et al., No. 24-1238 (U.S. Filed Oct. 3, 2025) - This case arises from a collision on an Illinois highway between a motorist and a tractor-trailer operated by a driver employed by the...more