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Ohio’s Recent Code Changes Promote Building Safety and Performance

Ohio recently joined the majority of states – and many nations – in adopting the International Plumbing, Building, and Mechanical Codes (IPC®, IBC®, and IMC®) in March 2024. These codes are part of the International Codes...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

2024 FAA Reauthorization – Key Developments in Emerging Aviation

After months of negotiations and numerous last-minute extensions, the President signed into law the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, which funds the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through...more

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Looking Back and Looking Forward: What Has Happened in the Year Since the East Palestine Train Derailment

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In the year since the East Palestine train derailment, rail safety has been a hot button issue in the United States. After the East Palestine derailment dominated news headlines in late February and March of 2023, there...more

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FERC Approves Extreme Cold Weather Reliability Standards EOP-011-4 and TOP-002-5

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On February 15, 2024, FERC approved two new extreme cold weather Reliability Standards EOP-011-4 (Emergency Operations) and TOP-002-5 (Operations Planning)....more

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Retail Electricity Customers Denied Relief from Uri

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In re Luminant Generation Company LLC et al is a bitter pill for the litigation hangover from Winter Storm Uri. Takeaway: Texas does not recognize a legal duty owed by wholesale power generators to retail customers to provide...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Focus on Florida’s Future: Governor Ron DeSantis Releases Budget Recommendations for FY 2024-2025

This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (FY). The $114.4 billion spending plan, titled "Focus on Florida's Future," centers on allocations to Education, Public...more

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Alaska Expands Use of Drones for Avalanche Monitoring

State and local agencies’ use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS, or drones) has exploded in recent years. In Alaska, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Department) has started using drones for critical...more

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How UAE’s Smart Gates Will Protect Drivers and Make the Roads Safer

In a significant move towards ensuring road safety and reducing the impact of heavy vehicles on UAE’s highways, the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) has introduced amendments to the federal law regulating the...more

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Cozen Cities - October 5, 2023

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CHICAGO — Chicago Government’s IT Infrastructure Inefficient to the Point of “Barely” Working, Consultant Tells City Council- An IT consultant hired by City Hall to diagnose the city’s wide array of technological woes urged...more

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Drone Use by Commercial Building Owners

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Owners and buyers of commercial buildings are increasingly using drones also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), to inspect roofs and other exterior elements of buildings. In addition to making it easier to access the...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

First half 2022 review, General Election, and preview of Lame Duck Session

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The Ohio General Assembly finished the first half of 2022 with a rush of lawmaking, appropriating billions of dollars in infrastructure spending, and making policy changes in a range of subjects. Initially, the legislature’s...more

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Mayor Kenney Proposes Budget for Fiscal Year 2022

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On April 15, Mayor Kenney presented his budget proposal to City Council. Mayor Kenney largely used the $1.4 billion from the American Rescue Plan to fill in revenue shortfalls. Throughout his address, he stated that he would...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

GAO Says FAA Should Provide More Information to Industry Stakeholders on UTM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced last week that it will be working with industry leaders and public stakeholders to develop a traffic management system for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). ...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New Environmental and Telecommunications Laws

Telecommunications - AB 1699 Telecommunications: mobile Internet service providers: first response agencies: emergencies - Fire officials experienced a significant data transmission slowdown of their mobile emergency...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Financial Daily Dose 11.20.2019 | Top Story: Utility PG&E Struggles with Fires and Path Out of Bankruptcy

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PG&E’s woes continue. Not only is the company still in the midst of a dangerous fire season, but it’s struggling to find a path out of bankruptcy while fending off a growing chorus of cities and state officials “threatening...more

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Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations in Kansas

Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the go-ahead for the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The KDOT team, which includes Kansas...more

McGuireWoods Consulting

NCGA Week in Review March 2019 #2

The North Carolina State Board of Education met this week, Governor Roy Cooper unveiled his billion dollar budget proposal, legislators discussed school safety and small business insurance, and House lawmakers enjoyed some of...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New Year, New Laws Impacting Public Agencies In California – Part I

The California Legislature passed a number of laws last year that will have a significant impact on how public agencies — including cities and counties, special districts, schools and school districts and more — do business....more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

[WEBINAR] Automated Vehicle Pilot Project Risks and Smart Infrastructure

As pilot projects testing self-driving and connected vehicles continue to roll out across the country, new policy, liability and contractual issues arise — in addition to considerations around future "smart" infrastructure...more

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Minnesota House Republicans Announce Updated Budget Targets

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Last week, the House of Representatives Republican majority announced their budget targets for the 2018 legislative session. In February the Minnesota Management and Budget projected the state to have a $329 million surplus. ...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

President Trump Continues to Make Unmanned Aircraft Systems a Priority

The President’s fiscal 2019 (FY19) budget proposal was outlined yesterday, and it shows a willingness to invest in the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones into the National Airspace System, to the...more

Holland & Knight LLP

U.S. Prepares for Autonomous Transportation with Request for Comment on Regulatory Barriers

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As the United States prepares to harness the innovation of autonomous technology in transportation, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking the public to identify regulatory barriers that can be removed to allow...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

GAO Report on Automated Vehicles Finds DOT Needs Roadmap

On November 30, 2017, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report (“Report”) outlining its findings of the key challenges facing policy-makers as the regulatory environment seeks to promote the...more

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The Little Hoover Commission Issues Report on Special Districts

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The Little Hoover Commission released its highly anticipated report entitled “Special Districts: Improving Oversight & Transparency” last week. This was the Commission’s first look at special districts since it last studied...more

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CPUC Rulemaking Opens Door to Revisit Impacts of Wireless in Public Rights of Way - Local Governments Should Respond by May 3

The California Public Utilities Commission just opened a proceeding that may redefine the rights of wireless providers and wireless infrastructure providers to use utility poles and public rights of way. In addition, the CPUC...more

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