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In Discussion with Alix Farr (Travalyst)

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Alix is a Senior Product Manager at Travalyst responsible for the organisation’s transport sustainability strategy. Travalyst is an independent not-for-profit working to change the way the world travels – for good....more

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The Duality of the U.S. Maritime Action Plan: Near-Term Impact and Long-Term Challenges

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U.S. federal maritime policy will shift meaningfully in the coming months and years following the Trump Administration’s announcement of the Maritime Action Plan (the MAP) on February 16, 2026....more

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Two Fuels, Two Frameworks: Comparing ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime

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The EU has a dual-pronged strategy to decarbonise hard-to-abate transport sectors. In this article we focus on aviation and shipping, comparing the two regimes....more

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Global Transportation Finance Newsletter May 2026

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The EU has a dual-pronged strategy to decarbonise hard-to-abate transport sectors. In this article we focus on aviation and shipping, comparing the two regimes. ...more

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Citing National Security Needs, the FCC and FAA Take Steps on UAS Regulation

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The commercial drone sector has grown rapidly in recent years, leading to escalated security concerns over unauthorized unmanned aircraft system (UAS) incursions near critical infrastructure and sensitive facilities. At the...more

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European Commission holds back aviation relief amid Middle East crisis

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Recently, the joint Boards of Airline Representatives (BARs) across Europe expressed their concerns to the European Commission about the escalating impact of the Middle East crisis. Despite the operational challenges raised...more

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Impacts on the Aviation Market of the War in Iran

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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a global jet fuel crisis that is putting heavy strain on the airline industry and causing cancelled flights, longer detours, and rising fares. Legal and business consequences...more

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FMCSA’s New Motus System: What Every USDOT-Registered Entity Needs To Know And Do Before May 14th

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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

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Serious Motorcycle Collisions in Delaware: Why the First Narrative Is Rarely the Final Analysis

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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

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At long last, FAA proposes rule restricting drone operations over critical infrastructure

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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

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No Standing in the Parking Lot: Court Dismisses DPPA Suit

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

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Spirit Airlines and the Limits of Chapter 11 Reorganization

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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

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Air Travel Offers and the U.S. Department of Transportation: A Primer for Sellers

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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

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One incident, three investigations: Implications of converging safety enforcement for transportation employers

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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

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IEA 2026 Global Energy Review: Strategic Implications for…

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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

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CBP Issues Entry Filing and Reporting Guidance on Section 232 Duties for USMCA‑Qualifying Medium and Heavy‑Duty Vehicles

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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

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Motorcycle Safety Month in Delaware: What the 2025 Crash Data Shows and What Injured Riders Should Know

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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

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Linking Riders, Not Liability: Limits on Duty for Rideshare Platforms

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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

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

AI in Aviation: Is a Patent Owner Liable?

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

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April 2026 Global Mobility Recap | Americas

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Below is an overview of the major updates from April 2026 in the Americas region....more

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Micromobility in Smart Cities: Keeping the Wheels in Motion

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

McCarter & English, LLP

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s First 100 Days

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

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

US Tax Consequences of the Jones Act Waiver

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

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OSHA Updates Heat Illness Prevention Program

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

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Untangling Transportation Workers’ Compensation Claims in New York: A Defense-Oriented Roadmap

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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

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