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Is this the End of the Small Business Set Aside Programs? DOT Issues New Guidance Letter

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On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary, Sean P. Duffy, issued a guidance letter to all grant recipients of DOT funding, notifying them of: 1. The DOT’s new interpretations of...more

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New York Note: NYS FY26 Budget and Client Spotlight

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New York State legislators passed the $254B Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, reflecting an increase of $17B from FY25. The FY26 budget included inflation refund checks (up to $200 for individuals and $400 for families), an...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Big-Rig Black Boxes: They Hold the Truth After a Crash – Be Sure to Get It

Truck crash scenes reveal only part of the full story through their debris. Hidden deep within the cab of that 18-wheeler may be a crucial piece of evidence: The electronic control module (ECM), which serves as the truck’s...more

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USTR Issues Final Section 301 Actions in China Shipbuilding Investigation

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On April 17, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a final notice of action for its Section 301 investigation on "China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for...more

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Charter Bus Safety Belt Requirements Effective April 21, 2025

Effective April 21, 2025, new subsection 3-d of Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1229-c provides that: a) No person 16 years of age or older shall be a passenger in a charter bus unless such person is restrained by an...more

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Commerce Initiates Section 232 Investigation on Commercial Aircraft, Jet Engines and Parts Thereof.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) has initiated an investigation to determine the effects on the national security of imports of commercial aircraft and jet engines, and parts for commercial aircraft and jet...more

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Pennsylvania Perspective for Thursday, May 8, 2025

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Gov. Shapiro Proposes Doubling Agricultural Innovation Grant Funding -Governor Josh Shapiro (D) is proposing increasing Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Innovation Grant program funding to $23 million to support new technologies...more

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California to Repeal Clean Fleets Regulation Following GOP AGs Challenge

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A group of 16 Republican AGs, the Arizona legislature, and a trade association announced that as a result of their lawsuit challenging California’s Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, the California Air Resources Board (CARB)...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

A Ceasefire in the Jurisdictional (Star) Wars: SpaceX and the NLRB Seek Guidance from National Mediation Board

Cosmic shifts are happening in the jurisdictional landscape between the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and Railway Labor Act (RLA). These shifts have implications for private employers, as they have different rights and...more

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How Traffic Camera Evidence is Changing Accident Litigation in California

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The use of traffic camera evidence is increasingly changing accident cases in California. While witness testimony can be helpful, it’s not always reliable. And some witnesses may not want to testify. The emergence of traffic...more

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Federal and California Regulators Advance Autonomous Vehicle Rules, Setting the Stage for Accelerating Deployment

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Recent moves by federal and California regulators point to increased support for the development and accelerated rollout of autonomous vehicles (AVs). While these changes are incremental rather than sweeping, they show a...more

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FY 2026 NJDOT, NJ Transit, and MVC Budget Testimony

On May 5, 2025, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Francis K. O’Connor, NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri, and Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Acting Chief Administrator Latrecia Littles-Floyd...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

When Cargo Becomes a Weapon: The Hidden Dangers of Improperly Loaded Trucks in Florida

For many, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about truck accidents includes images of jackknifed 18-wheelers and speeding semis. But, did you know that the leading, yet overlooked, cause of truck-related...more

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Are Your CEQA Thresholds Supported by Substantial Evidence? Fourth District Rules San Diego County’s Thresholds of Significance...

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In Cleveland National Forest Foundation v. County of San Diego (2025) 109 Cal. App.5th 1257, the Fourth District Court of Appeal invalidated two thresholds of significance adopted by the County of San Diego (“County”) that in...more

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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Car Accident Litigation

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Auto accidents can upend the lives of motorists and their families in the blink of an eye, often through the carelessness and negligence of others. Seeking legal restitution is an important step in putting the pieces back...more

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The SHIPS for America Act

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On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced S. 1541, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor May 5, 2025

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Revenue warning signs flash as Springfield preps for budget talks - “Already there are signs that Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget plan announced in February, which projected $55.4 billion in revenue, was optimistic. The...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

New California Law Redefines E-Bikes

California has changed its definition of electric bicycles to clarify ambiguities about the use of throttles. Since their first introduction in the 1990s, electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have grown tremendously in popularity...more

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FAA Extends Comment Period on Aircraft Privacy Proposals

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On May 1, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended the deadline for responses to its Request for Comment to Withhold Certain Aircraft Registration Information from Public Dissemination (RFC) until June 4,...more

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Insurance Bad Faith Claims Following Car Accidents: When and Why They Arise

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Dealing with an insurance company after a car accident can be a real pain. Having to talk to an investigator (after you've already spoken with the police), wait months for a determination, and potentially get denied coverage...more

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Industrials Regulatory News and Trends - May 2025

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Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more

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Got Commercial Drivers? New Executive Order Seeks to Ensure They Can Speak and Read English

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An executive order titled, “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road For America’s Truck Drivers” focuses on English proficiency standards for regulated drivers. Executive Order 14286 follows President Trump’s March 1, 2025 EO...more

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AI News Roundup – Los Angeles ramps up use of AI-assisted cameras to issue traffic tickets, Google launches AI-based language...

To help you stay on top of the latest news, our AI practice group has compiled a roundup of the developments we are following....more

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Charting a New Course: The SHIPS Act of 2025 (Reintroduced)

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On April 30, 2025, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) — joined by a bipartisan group of Senate and House sponsors — reintroduced the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

PHMSA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize LNG Facility Regulations

On May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published in the Federal Register an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) titled “Pipeline...more

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