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Defining ‘Transportation Worker’: SCOTUS (Again) Considers Scope of FAA Exemption

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The U.S. Supreme Court heard argument on March 25, 2026, in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock (No. 24-935), a case addressing the Federal Arbitration Act’s (FAA) transportation worker exemption. 9 U.S.C. § 1. The exemption...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

On Final Approach: How the NC Supreme Court Case Can Ground Long-Tail Aviation Liability

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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

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

FCC Releases Public Notice Seeking Comment on "Unleashing American Drone Dominance"

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

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

FTC Shows No Signs of Letting Up on Enforcement Actions Against Deceptive Practices in Auto Industry

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

Nossaman LLP

FY27 President’s Budget Request Signals Major Shifts in Higher Education, Infrastructure and Domestic Programs

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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

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Second Department Decision Addresses FAA Preemption and New York Labor Law

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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

Adams & Reese

Cleared for Launch: Department of Commerce Releases Space Commerce Certification Framework for Novel Space Activities

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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

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing MC338...

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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Digging Ourselves Out of a Hole: Enabling Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material

Dredging of navigational channels is an essential function of the Corps of Engineers, supporting national security and maintaining shipping and other commercial and recreational uses of our waterways. Pursuant to its...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

On Airport First: Early Observations on Advanced Air Mobility in Arizona

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Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is often described through images of rooftop vertiports and new landing facilities embedded in dense urban environments. Those concepts continue to shape longer term discussions about where the...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

EPA Paves the Way for Robust Renewable Fuels Production

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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

Knobbe Martens

Aerospace Update | March 2026

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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

Morris James LLP

Lessons from Spain to Philadelphia: Why Preventable Train Accidents Keep Happening

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In January 2026, rail safety once again became global news when four separate train accidents occurred in Spain within a single week. One involved a commuter train striking a construction crane that had intruded onto the...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Unleashing Drone Dominance: The FCC Perspective and Request for Comments

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

FCC Seeks Comment on Ways to Further Unleash American Drone Dominance

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

DLA Piper

The Volaris–Viva Aerobus Merger: Cross-Border Antitrust And Aviation Regulatory Considerations

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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

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Drone in the USA: FCC Seeks Comment on New Flight Plan for UAS and C-UAS Commercialization in the United States

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

Harris Beach Murtha

FTC Targeting Auto Dealers Due to Price Advertising Practices

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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

Foley & Lardner LLP

Foley Automotive Update - April 2026

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U.S. new light-vehicle sales in March are projected to reach a SAAR of 16 million units, according to a joint forecast from JD Power and GlobalData. First-quarter 2026 U.S. new light-vehicle sales are expected to drop by 7%...more

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Shape Up or Be Shipped Out: The New Broker and Freight Forwarder Financial Responsibility Final Rule Puts Delinquent Brokers on...

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

BakerHostetler

Decision Limiting OSHA’s Jurisdiction Over Rail-Related Operations Remains Standing After 8th Circuit Denies Rehearing Petition

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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

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FAA implements section 927 waiver process for certain drone operations

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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

Wiley Rein LLP

FCC Seeks to Expand Deployment of U.S.-Made Drones and Dedicated Spectrum for Drones

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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

Mayer Brown

STF Sets Limits on TCU's Power to Override Sectoral Regulators: Impact on the Port Sector and Cross-Sector Implications

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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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

2026 Perspectives in Private Equity: Transportation

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

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