How to prepare for a merger and acquisition in logistics and transportation
On August 31, the California legislature adopted AB 98. Governor Newsom has until September 30, 2024, to sign or veto AB 98. If the bill becomes law, it will have impacts on all warehouse developments, regardless of whether...more
The law, which took effect in June, impacts developers, investors, lenders, operators, and suppliers in the Saudi railway sector. As Saudi Arabia continues to make significant advances in urban development and mobility,...more
Today, cutting-edge technology and how it is being used garners news coverage, but how companies build these products and get them to their customers is often overlooked. Companies negotiate and contract for the development...more
The United States Supreme Court recently brought to a close forty years of "Chevron Deference" and its guidance for legal interpretation of specific federal agency decision-making authority....more
ArentFox Schiff's annual review of significant developments and trends that shaped class action litigation in 2023 has major implications for companies across the country. From labor and employment disputes to landmark...more
Last June (2023), in response to a ruling request from Your Special Delivery Services Specialty Logistics (YSDS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued HQ H324098, clarifying what it means to be an “owner or purchaser”...more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on Nov. 16, 2023, issued a final rule that implements financial security requirements on brokers and freight forwarders. The rule, proposed earlier this year, should...more
In a victory for motor carriers and responsible freight intermediaries, on November 16, 2023, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) announced a final rule that will ensure that freight brokers and surface...more
At the beginning of 2023, our real estate subsector leaders shared their insights on what headwinds and tailwinds they expected for the industry in the coming year. As a follow-up retrospective, we asked the subsector leaders...more
Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more
Our team’s passion for the transportation and logistics industry is driven in part by the undeniably practical, tangible, real-world nature of the work. Having a deep bench of attorneys who focus exclusively on transactional...more
In Ohio, the nation’s capital, and across the country, legislators have taken action in response to the Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3. Here are the top three things to...more
Effective development and deployment of innovative technology is often a key differentiator among providers of transportation and logistics-related services. Of course, innovation can also create certain risks that must be...more
The shipment of goods through various complicated shipment schematics, in conjunction with commercial situations by which transportation and logistics contracting parties have ongoing relationships, often involves a series of...more
In a world where ESG is becoming increasingly important, the logistics sector seems like a winner, given its ability to be nimble and adaptable to changes in consumer need, while supporting local areas and potentially...more
The Israeli Ministry of Finance and the Competition Authority published a public appeal to submit positions with regard to their plan to reduce concentration and increase competition in the food and toiletries market, which...more
The Latest Trends and Developments in the Class Actions World - Labor & Employment- Labor and Employment class actions involving contractors are on the rise in California, especially in its $50-plus billion per annum...more
They are on the front lines of daily logistics—the unsung heroes behind the scenes in the energy supply chain who get in early, stay late and typically work odd hours scheduling and coordinating daily and monthly product...more
The growing prevalence of supply chain sustainability and related environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles signals a shift requiring attention. Despite some vocal holdouts across the supply chain, the speed of...more
Over the past few years, we’ve faced and weathered tough crises—from COVID to war to inflation—each one disrupting some aspect of the supply chain. Earlier this month there was another shock to the system which thankfully...more
The transportation and logistics industry has been widely anticipating a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court as to whether or not it will accept for review two very significant cases involving the scope of the Federal...more
Hurricane season is a crucial time to consider disaster preparedness and disaster relief programs available so that individuals and organizations can proactively prepare for and actively respond to negative circumstances that...more
There are only a handful of things you can count on in life: death, taxes, and hurricanes. This is especially true for those of us living along the Gulf Coast. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)...more
On February 4, 2022, the FDA released its long-awaited proposed national standards for the licensure of third party logistics providers (3PLs) and wholesale drug distributors. The draft rules were years over-due and the delay...more