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Trump Administration Set to Revamp Regulatory Framework for Autonomous Vehicles

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On April 24, 2025, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it is expanding the Automated Vehicle Exemption Program (AVEP) to allow domestically produced autonomous vehicles to qualify for...more

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Mitigating the Risk of a Commercial Motor Vehicle Claim

The numbers are frightening. In recent years, juries have routinely rendered outsized verdicts, a trend attributable in part to social inflation, public sentiment toward corporate defendants, and sophisticated litigation...more

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The Deadliest Highway in Colorado

Colorado is famous for its majestic mountain ranges and scenic highways that bring thousands of tourists and thrill-seekers from all over the world every year. Although these roads are ruggedly beautiful, many of them are as...more

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New EU Road Safety Regulation Package, Armelle Sandrin-Deforge

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For better road safety and air quality across the EU, the European Commission is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the EU's road safety and vehicle registration rules....more

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Commerce Initiates New Section 232s on Critical Minerals and Medium/Heavy Trucks

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On April 23, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its initiation of investigations into the national security effects of imports of critical minerals and medium/heavy trucks, parts for such goods, and their...more

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The 114th General Assembly Adjourns First Regular Session: An Overview

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The first regular session of the 114th General Assembly began on January 14, 2025. The next day, Governor Bill Lee announced an extraordinary or "special" legislative session to address educational scholarship program...more

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Trump Administration Initiates New Section 232 Probe on Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks and Truck Parts

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On April 23, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a pre-publication federal register notice scheduled to be published on April 25, 2025. The notice seeks public comments following the April 22, 2025, initiation of an...more

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Transportation/Hazardous Materials: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Interpretive Letter Addressing Shipping...

The United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) addressed in an April 8th Interpretive Letter a question regarding the Hazardous Materials Regulations (“HMR”) applicable to the use of United...more

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Public Finance: Adjusting to New Transportation and Infrastructure Priorities

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In uncertain times, it is best to focus on what is known. We are going to see significant changes in the way in which the Trump administration and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy want to define, build and maintain...more

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Taking Off: Financing the eVTOL Revolution

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Imagine waking up in a peaceful, spacious community free from traffic and congestion, yet commuting quickly and comfortably into the bustling city center or directly to the airport within minutes. Picture military operations...more

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Global Transportation Finance Newsletter | April 2025

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1. Remember Basic Import Rules when Calculating Tariffs 3. Taking Off: Financing the eVTOL Revolution 5. Court Decides Lessee’s Failure to Engage Won’t Fly 7. In Discussion with Molly McCafferty 9. The Mouse That...more

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Ports & Maritime News | March 31 – April 6, 2025

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The Ports & Maritime team has compiled the sector’s important news items for the week of March 31–April 6, to keep you in the loop. On April 3, ANTAQ approved a review of the contributions received as part of Public...more

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Aging in Place: Michigan Cities Creating Age-Friendly Communities

Michiganders 65 and older represent one of the state’s fastest growing age groups. Free fitness memberships for residents 60 and over to its 12 recreation centers is just one way Detroit is working to improve the quality of...more

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Court of Appeal Invalidates County's Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Screening Thresholds for CEQA Review

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A California court of appeal has held that a lead agency conducting environmental review, under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), of “vehicle miles traveled” (VMT) impacts may not unquestioningly use thresholds...more

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TUPs May Contract Third Parties to Provide Port Services or Lease Areas Within a Terminal

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In a move aimed to reduce bureaucratic red tape, Brazil’s National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) reached an understanding, through Ruling No. 662/2024 (SEI Process No. 50300.015705/2023-10), to allow the...more

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United States Biodiesel Consumption by Sector (2001-2023): U.S. Energy Information Administration Report

The United States Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) issued a March 26th in-brief analysis  (“Analysis”) titled: U.S. biodiesel consumption by sector (2001-2023). ...more

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Europe Daily News, 04 April 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11817 - Metinvest / IB / JV)... Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11962 - Actis / EdF / Bharat Grid)...more

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Fourth District Invalidates San Diego County’s “Infill” And “Small Project” VMT Screening Thresholds As Lacking Substantial...

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In a published opinion filed March 27, 2025, the Fourth District Court of Appeal (Div. 1) reversed the trial court’s judgment denying a writ petition, and held that two screening thresholds of significance for vehicle miles...more

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DOJ Launches Deregulation Task Force

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The Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched the Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force on March 27, 2025, to review and advocate for the elimination of anticompetitive state and federal laws and...more

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DOJ Antitrust Division Announces Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force

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On March 27, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of an Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force. The Task Force broadly aims to eliminate anticompetitive state and federal laws and regulations that...more

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Europe Daily News, 01 April 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11889 - Amcor / Berry)... Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11933 - PAI Partners / Motel One)...more

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Elder Law and Special Needs Newsletter: March 2025 Issue

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New Jersey Officially Introduces Driver’s License Notation for Autistic Motorists - Autistic motorists in New Jersey, as well as their parents/guardians, are now able to request that their autism diagnoses be notated on...more

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U.S. Department of Justice Launches “Anticompetitive Regulations” Task Force

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In the first major initiative of the Antitrust Division within the Trump Administration’s Department of Justice, the DOJ announced on March 28, 2025 the creation of a task force to “advocate for the elimination of...more

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Is Uber Safer Than Taxis?

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Uber and its fellow ridesharing services are immensely popular throughout the country. Customers enjoy knowing that they can quickly get a ride no matter where they are and for rates that are typically more affordable than...more

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Navigating Rail Fuel Surcharges: Automation With Web…

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Rail fuel surcharges are a moving target. They are constantly changing, wildly inconsistent across carriers, and often buried in websites or PDFs that require extra effort to decode. Keeping up with these charges can feel...more

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