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DOT Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates for 2026

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The Department of Transportation’s operating agencies have announced their random drug and alcohol testing rates for 2026. The rates are the same as 2025, except that the FRA Mechanical annual random alcohol testing rate has...more

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FAA Proposes New Standards for Radio Altimeter Performance

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On January 5, 2026, the FAA published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that sets forth new proposed requirements for radio altimeters and a compliance deadline for operators to retrofit their aircraft. The FAA indicated...more

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Foley Automotive Update - January 2026

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U.S. 2025 new light-vehicle sales reached approximately 16.3 million units, up2% year-over-year, with sales attributed to the spending power of higher-income consumers. Households earning more than $150,000 annually accounted...more

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Paint Release: Pulaski County Circuit Court Action Filed Addressing Trucking Company Spill

ARCAP Environmental, LLC (“ARCAP”) filed a January 5th Complaint against Oak Truck Lines, LLC (“OTL”) regarding an alleged release of paint. See 60CV-26-92. The Complaint alleges that a truck owned by OTL was travelling...more

Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Understanding FELA and the Jones Act: Unique Protections for Railroad and Maritime Workers

Over many years, laws have developed to provide a cause of action for employees due to injuries that have occurred from operations of many industries that have made, and continue to make, significant contributions to the...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

International Trade & Supply Chain Law: 2025 Year in Review & Outlook for 2026

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A year into Trump’s second term, few areas have undergone major policy shifts within international trade and supply chain. Check out our team’s assessment of what the coming year may bring for trade regulation and...more

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AGs Drive Home $150M Deal With Mercedes Over Diesel Emissions

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A bipartisan coalition of 50 AGs, co-led by Connecticut AG William Tong, secured a $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG (collectively, “Mercedes”) to resolve allegations that the...more

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NYSDOL Issues Guidance on Healthy Terminals Act Amendments Effective January 1, 2026

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In September, we published an article outlining amendments to New York’s Healthy Terminals Act (HTA). The amended HTA revises certain wage, health and welfare, and leave entitlements for covered workers at JFK and LaGuardia...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Maine Governor Vetoes Amended Right to Repair Law

The new year brought new uncertainty for manufacturers of telematics-equipped motor vehicles, with Maine governor Janet Mills on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, exercising her power to veto amendments to the Maine Right to Repair...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

A Win for the Gig Economy: First Appellate Ruling on Florida’s TNC Statute Affirms Independent Contractor Protections

In 2017, the Florida Legislature sought to regulate “Transportation Network Companies,” (TNCs), like Uber and Lyft, by passing section 627.748, Florida Statutes (2017) (TNC Statute). As discussed in more detail below, the TNC...more

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U.S. Cross-Border Logistics Service Licensure and Trade Compliance Obligations

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Procurement teams going to market for transportation and logistics services often seek a wide range of functional expertise across multiple jurisdictions. One essential question for service providers when developing or...more

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FMC Initial Decision Becomes Final: Vessel Operator Ordered to Refund D&D, While MTO Keeps Its Share

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On January 5, 2026, the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) Initial Decision in a recent administrative proceeding became final, marking a significant development in demurrage and detention (“D&D”) invoicing and the...more

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Thought Leader Wrap-Up: Fifth Annual Investing in the Transportation & Logistics Industry Conference

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In his keynote, Trent Gillespie reframed artificial intelligence as not merely technology project, but as a leadership imperative that will fundamentally reshape transportation and logistics organizations. Drawing on his...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

When Federal Contracts Meet Insurance Coverage – Part 2: Automobile Liability Under FAR 52.228-8 and FAR 52.228-10

In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s (FAR) approach to insurance and risk allocation in federal procurement, with a focus on FAR Part 28 and the insurance-related clauses in FAR Subpart...more

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[Webinar] DOT and CDL Compliance Now: Practical Steps to Reduce Driver and Transportation Liability - January 14th, 11:30 am -...

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Stronger enforcement and evolving litigation are putting renewed scrutiny on CDL qualifications, training, and company hiring practices. Hosted by Hanson Bridgett LLP, this moderated discussion will focus on what companies...more

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Foreign-Produced UAS and Critical Components Added to FCC’s Covered List

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On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced that it would add all uncrewed aircraft systems (“UAS” or “drones”) and UAS critical components produced in foreign countries to the FCC’s Covered...more

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What Compensation Can You Receive for a Traumatic Brain Injury from a Car Accident

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When a driver’s negligence causes a traumatic brain injury, your life can split into “before” and “after” the crash. The bills start arriving before you even leave the hospital, while you’re still trying to remember what...more

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Preview of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly: Second Regular Session

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Top Priorities Include Health Care, Make America Healthy Again, and Energy - When the second regular session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convenes on January 13, members and staff are largely expected to pick up...more

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Office of Space Commerce Seeks Comment on Proposed Framework for Novel Mission Authorizations

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In support of efforts by the Trump administration to strengthen US leadership in space and support the US space industry, the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) is seeking stakeholder feedback on a proposed new, optional...more

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FCC Covered List Expansions: Foreign Drones and Drone Critical Components Are Now Restricted

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned all new foreign-made drones and components over concerns the equipment poses “an unacceptable risk” to national security. ...more

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CBP Updates List of Countries Exempt From Six-Month Passport Validity Rule

On December 18, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced an update to the Carrier Liaison Program (CLP), including a revised list of countries whose citizens are exempt from the six-month passport validity...more

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New Bid Opportunity: ANTAQ Prepares Bid for São Sebastião Port

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The Brazilian National Waterway Transport Agency (ANTAQ) approved the opening of a second public hearing and consultation regarding the lease of area SSB01 at the Organized Port of São Sebastião, São Paulo. The consultation...more

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IRS Releases New Mileage Rates for 2026

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The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2026 optional standard mileage rates today for computing the deductible cost of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. The most notable change is...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Steering Toward 2035: EU’s Automotive Sector Gets a Package

The European Commission published an “Automotive package” on 16 December putting forward proposals in four areas: vehicle CO2emissions, batteries, cutting red tape and corporate fleet decarbonization....more

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SAFER SKIES Act Expands Domestic Counter-Drone Authority

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Historically, the legal authority to stop dangerous drone activity has been tightly held by a few federal agencies. That changed on December 18, 2025, when President Trump signed the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act...more

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