Episode 400: Reopening 9/11 -- A UK Supreme Court Battle Over Truth, Power, and Accountability
Warning Letters and Warren Letters: What the Auto Finance Industry Needs to Know — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
Auto Finance Year in Review, Part 1: From FTC CARS Rule Collapse to a State-Led Patchwork — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
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
Lift Off! Navigating the Growth of the Commercial Space Industry
The Larger Participant Rule: A New Route for Auto Finance — Moving the Metal: The Auto Finance Podcast
High Crimes and Misdemeanors: Unruly Passengers – How a Bad Flight Could Ruin Your Travel Future
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The North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision in Warren v. Cielo Ventures, Inc. (filed March 20, 2026) is a significant decision for the construction industry but also carries major implications for the aviation industry as...more
On April 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice seeking comment on a variety of...more
On April 2, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Maryland Attorney General’s Office announced they had settled a lawsuit brought by the agencies against a dealer group based in Maryland for alleged deceptive...more
On April 3, 2026, the White House released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President’s Budget Request (PBR) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. The request proposes a 10 percent reduction in nondefense discretionary...more
A recent Second Department decision, Fabia v. Power Authority of the State of New York (March 18, 2026), is worth close attention for attorneys, carriers, and claims professionals handling New York construction accident...more
On March 24, 2026, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) at the Department of Commerce (Commerce) published a proposed process to authorize novel space activities not currently or directly addressed by existing regulatory...more
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in a March 24th interpretive letter a clarification of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to the construction of specification...more
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On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) finalized its “Set 2” rule under the Renewable Fuel Standard (“RFS”) program (the “Set 2 Rule”)....more
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and aerospace company ASKA have agreed to explore collaboration on a drive-and-fly aircraft. The proposed joint development exemplifies the need for careful consideration of...more
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The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on April 1, 2026, issued a Public Notice seeking specific comments on several actions...more
On April 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) released a Public Notice (DA 26-314) seeking comment on ways in which it can unleash American drone dominance through enabling American unmanned...more
In December 2025, Mexico’s two largest ultra-low-cost carriers (ULCCs) – Volaris and Viva Aerobus – announced an agreement to combine their holding companies in a transaction structured as a merger of equals. The combined...more
On April 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Public Notice seeking comment on an expansive set of proposals aimed towards accelerating domestic drone production. Following direction from a pair of...more
The Trump administration recently sent warning letters to 97 auto dealership groups nationwide, putting the entire industry on notice, and signaling an aggressive posture on the disclosure of mandatory fees....more
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Earlier this year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) finally placed into full effect the Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Rule amendment. The FMCSA initially published this Rule in...more
In a nine-word order, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit denied a petition for panel rehearing in MFA Enters., Inc. v. Occupational Safety and Health Rev. Comm’n, No. 24-3107 (8th Cir. Feb. 23, 2026), and leaves...more
On April 1, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a Federal Register notice outlining how it will implement Section 927 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which authorizes the Agency to grant...more
On April 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice seeking comment on actions to advance the...more
On March 9, 2026, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruled that the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) overstepped its constitutional authority by substituting its own judgment for the regulatory policy choices of the National...more
While private equity investors continue to be attracted to the reliable non-cyclical returns associated with transportation assets, several headwinds over the past 12 months served to dampen M&A activity in the sector in...more