Utilities & Transport: The National Law Review

The National Law Review provides visitors a free online legal news resource, providing the latest news, legislation, and relevant stories in utilities and transportation law. Covering topics from autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence, to the new legal issues emerging surrounding these technologies in the US and around the world, visitors will learn about the latest developments in utilities and transportation law as they unfold.

The utility law section provides detailed information on Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and other agency news. The National Law Review has weekly updates on Airline regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the use of unmanned aircraft carriers, use of drones in military actions, and other government stories are analyzed by the legal experts at the National Law Review.

Visitors will find details on new legislation from government agencies that regulate the utilities and transportation sector. Compliance under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines relating to new vehicles, and regulations related to self-driving cars, are covered on the site. Safety concerns in transportation, including litigation and regulation developments, are reported on and analyzed.

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Date	Title	Organization
27 Mar	New Law Exempts Certain Airline Cabin Crew from California Meal and Rest Period Requirements	Jackson Lewis P.C.
25 Mar	Behind the Scenes in the Manufacturing Site-Selection Process	Jackson Lewis P.C.
21 Mar	Telecom Alert: NTIA Spectrum Repurposing Proposal; USF Contribution Factor; ECF Funding; 900 MHz Applications Granted [Vol. XX, Issue 12]	Keller and Heckman LLP
21 Mar	Fannie Mae to Test Drive Ditching Title Insurance	Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
20 Mar	Will Jones Act Waivers Be a Viable Option in the Future?	Blank Rome LLP
16 Mar	Using M&A and Other Strategic Transactions to Enhance EV-Launch Readiness	Foley & Lardner LLP
15 Mar	A Complimentary Infrastructure Funding Solution: The Federal Infrastructure Bank	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
15 Mar	Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act Aim to Build a More Equitable EV Market	Foley & Lardner LLP
15 Mar	Electric Vehicle Charging Gets a Boost	Foley & Lardner LLP
15 Mar	What to Do if Injured by a Driver Who Is Under the Influence	Ward and Smith, P.A.
14 Mar	Telecom Alert:FCC Auction Authority Expires; $66M in Affordable Broadband Outreach Grants; 3.45 GHz Band Clearinghouse RFP; CPF Grants [Vol. XX, Issue 11]	Keller and Heckman LLP
10 Mar	What’s new in Belgium on the employment front, Part 2 – rolling out the biking allowance	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
9 Mar	TSA Announces New Cybersecurity Requirements for Airport and Aircraft Operators	Hunton Andrews Kurth
8 Mar	Will Mallory Derail Delaware's Dominance?	Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
7 Mar	Telecom Alert: Supply Chain Annual Reports Due; 2.5 GHz Band Apps Granted; 4.9 GHz Pleading Cycle; ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 10]	Keller and Heckman LLP
7 Mar	New Rules for the EV Tax Credit under the Inflation Reduction Act	Foley & Lardner LLP
3 Mar	CFPB Provides Guidance on Auto Finance Data Pilot	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
2 Mar	A Forward Look at IRA’s Sweeping Impact on the EV Sector [PODCAST]	ArentFox Schiff LLP
2 Mar	The 2023 AIEN Model Form JOA Placing ESG Issues at The Heart of Oil and Gas Operations	Bracewell LLP
1 Mar	Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Future of Low Carbon Transportation Fuels and Considerations for a National Clean Fuels Program	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
28 Feb	TELECOM MELTDOWN: The FCC’s New DNO Mandate is Just The Latest In a Series of Restrictions Imposed on Carriers–Let’s Try to Make Sense of Them All	Troutman Firm
25 Feb	CES 2023 Highlights – Technology Continues to Shine	Foley & Lardner LLP
25 Feb	Utility Companies Face Credit Risk from Bankruptcies of Crypto Miners	Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
24 Feb	Telecom Alert: New Wireless Application Fees; 2.5 GHz Band Apps Accepted; ReConnect Funding; ECF Funding [Vol. XX, Issue 8]	Keller and Heckman LLP
23 Feb	What Travelers Need to Know About Electronic ‘E-Gate’ Border Entry Systems	Jackson Lewis P.C.
22 Feb	Warranty and Pricing Disputes Between Suppliers and OEMs: Trends, Pitfalls and Preparation	Foley & Lardner LLP
22 Feb	The Commercial Division Rejects Yet Another Insured’s Claim for Coverage for Covid-Related Revenues Losses	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
22 Feb	Are We There Yet?	Foley & Lardner LLP
17 Feb	DC Circuit Delivers Valentine to Solar-Battery Hybrids	Beveridge & Diamond PC
15 Feb	Environmental Essentials: Permitting and Environmental Justice: What's Next? [Video]	Bracewell LLP
15 Feb	A Closer Look at the Recent USMCA Automobile Disputes Panel Decision	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
12 Feb	US Department of Labor Resolves Wage Violations, West Hartford Moving, Storage Company Pays $41 K to 22 Employees	U.S. Department of Labor
10 Feb	Interstate Cannabis Commerce on the Horizon Thanks to California	Stark & Stark
7 Feb	Foley Automotive Update 7 February 2023	Foley & Lardner LLP
7 Feb	This Is Your (Antitrust) Captain Speaking: Fasten Your Seatbelt and Comply with Competition Law	K&L Gates
2 Feb	Governor Shapiro Takes Action to Improve Permitting Efficiency Within Pennsylvania Agencies	K&L Gates
2 Feb	UK Regulator Bans Misleading “Hot Air” Ads	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
1 Feb	EPO and IEA Release Hydrogen Patent Report Showing Automotive Sector Plays a Key Role in Innovation	Foley & Lardner LLP
30 Jan	Telephone and Texting Compliance News: Regulatory Update — Commission Submits Stir/Shaken Report to Congress, Clarifies Robocalling Consent Rules and Upholds Call Limits, Targets Mortgage Scam Robocalling	Mintz
25 Jan	The USMCA – More than A Trade Agreement, A Competitive Strategy: Four Big Questions	ArentFox Schiff LLP
25 Jan	U.S. EPA Finalizes Step One of its “Clean Trucks Plan,” Tightening Emission Standards for Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Vehicles Starting with the 2027 Model Year	Foley & Lardner LLP
25 Jan	Washington’s Focus on the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain in 2023	ArentFox Schiff LLP
25 Jan	New California Law Regulating Semiautonomous Vehicles Effective on January 1, 2023	Foley & Lardner LLP
25 Jan	Former PennDOT Employee Charged in Illegal Licensing Scheme that Targeted Immigrants	Norris McLaughlin P.A.
24 Jan	Foley Automotive Update 24 January 2023	Foley & Lardner LLP
23 Jan	Telecom Alert: 4.9 GHz Band Framework Adopted; $62M EBB Penalty; Data Breach Reporting Rules Pleading Cycle; Quarterly Tower Inspection Waiver [Vol. XX, Issue 4]	Keller and Heckman LLP
23 Jan	You're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat: Congress Amends the Limitation of Liability Act to Remove Small Passenger Vessels from Its Protection	Jones Walker LLP
23 Jan	California Federal Court Dismisses GPS Data Tracking Privacy Class Action in Ruling of First Impression For CIPA Claims Involving Devices Installed by Car Manufacturers	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
22 Jan	Arrest and Criminal Charges Announced Against British and Russian Businessmen for Facilitating Sanctions Evasion of Russian Oligarch’s $90 Million Yacht	The U.S. Department of Justice
20 Jan	Fifth Circuit Revives Securities Class Action Against Six Flags	Proskauer Rose LLP
18 Jan	US Executive Branch Update – January 18, 2023	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
18 Jan	California Air Resources Board Adopts 2022 Scoping Plan	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
18 Jan	Southwest Airlines' December Debacle Fuels Anti-Merger Campaign Against the Industry	MoginRubin
17 Jan	Class Action Year in Review: Logistics	ArentFox Schiff LLP
16 Jan	Statement By Secretary Walsh On the Telecommunications Workforce Interagency Group’s Release of Its Report To Congress	U.S. Department of Labor
13 Jan	Long Awaited USMCA Panel Decision on Automotive “Core Parts” – What Happened and What’s Next	ArentFox Schiff LLP
11 Jan	Off-Road Vehicle Crash Lawsuits in Michigan	Buckfire Law
10 Jan	Foley Automotive Update 10 January 2023	Foley & Lardner LLP
9 Jan	The Mega Rule Part 3 Is Published With Keith Coyle [PODCAST]	Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
9 Jan	Pipeline Incidents From an Inspector’s Perspective With Chris Hoidal [PODCAST]	Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
9 Jan	Redundancy No Longer Out of Favor in Manufacturing	Jackson Lewis P.C.
9 Jan	Spaced Out – The Shift Away from Minimum Parking Requirements	ArentFox Schiff LLP
9 Jan	Digital License Plates and Tracking Devices	ArentFox Schiff LLP
8 Jan	The USPTO Joins WIPO GREEN	Foley & Lardner LLP
8 Jan	Bitcoin, Crypto-Assets, and the Energy Sector	Foley & Lardner LLP
7 Jan	Pennsylvania General Assembly Enacts Senate Bill to Amend Oil and Gas Lease Act	Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
5 Jan	EPA Issues Environmental Justice Guidance for Clean Air Act Permits	Beveridge & Diamond PC
5 Jan	DOD, GSA AND NASA Propose Climate-Related Disclosures for Federal Suppliers	Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
4 Jan	ALERT: FCC Opens Rulemaking on Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Licensed Spectrum	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
3 Jan	Treasury Releases Guidance on Electric Vehicle Tax Credits	Katten
3 Jan	Leased Aircraft Stranded in Russia: A Survey of the Pending Insurance Claim Litigation in Different Jurisdictions	Katten
1 Jan	A COVID Surge in China Results in Renewed Restrictions for Travel to the United States	Hunton Andrews Kurth
25 Dec	US Department of Labor Finds Texas Construction Company Willfully Exposed Workers to Deadly Hazards after Trench Collapse Kills Two Workers	U.S. Department of Labor
25 Dec	USDA Invests in Critical Infrastructure to Lower Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Climate Change Across South Dakota	U.S. Department of Agriculture
22 Dec	E2 Law Podcast: Episode 19 \| Empire Environmental – New York State Climate Action Council Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions	Greenberg Traurig, LLP
22 Dec	For OT Cybersecurity, Extra Time is Running Out	Polsinelli PC
21 Dec	IRA Update: IRS Releases Reporting Requirements for EV Manufacturers and Sellers	Mintz
21 Dec	U.S. EPA Rule Making Set Grants Exclusive E-RIN Production Right to EV Automakers	Foley & Lardner LLP
20 Dec	Foley Automotive Update 20 December 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
19 Dec	Philadelphia Commuter Transit Benefits Coming Soon	Proskauer Rose LLP
15 Dec	Battle Lines Drawn on Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Specifics	Foley & Lardner LLP
13 Dec	Telecom Alert: Providers Support 10-10.5 GHz NPRM; FCC Blocks Student Loan Robocalls; CPF Grants for Colorado, New Mexico; ECF Funding [Vol. XIX, Issue 50]	Keller and Heckman LLP
9 Dec	ELECTRIFYING THE RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARDS: EPA PROPOSES A MAJOR EXPANSION OF THE RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD PROGRAM	K&L Gates
8 Dec	Design Patent Protection Remains a Valuable Tool for Automotive Manufacturers	Foley & Lardner LLP
8 Dec	The Automotive Recall Landscape in the US	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
6 Dec	Foley Automotive Report 06 December 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
5 Dec	Telecom Alert:2.5 GHz Band Licenses Granted; 911 Location-Based Routing NPRM; NTIA Internet for All Grants; EAS NPRM Pleading Cycle [Vol. XIX, Issue 49]	Keller and Heckman LLP
5 Dec	Get up to Speed: Blockchain for the Auto Industry	Foley & Lardner LLP
5 Dec	California Air Resources Board Releases Updated 2022 Scoping Plan	Greenberg Traurig, LLP
5 Dec	TSA Requests Input from Pipeline and Rail Sectors on Cyber Risk Management to Inform New Regulations	Van Ness Feldman LLP
4 Dec	IRS and Treasury Department Release Initial Guidance for Labor Requirements under Inflation Reduction Act	Bracewell LLP
2 Dec	Congress Votes to Impose Bargaining Agreement to Avoid Nationwide Railroad Strike	Jackson Lewis P.C.
1 Dec	Medical Marijuana in Your Suitcase? How One Basketball Player’s Conviction Raises Concerns for Employers	Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
30 Nov	President Biden Calls on Congress to Avoid Mass Railroad Strike	Jackson Lewis P.C.
30 Nov	Motor Carrier Employers May Conduct Safety Performance History Investigations in FMCSA Clearinghouse as of January 6, 2023	Jackson Lewis P.C.
29 Nov	New North Carolina Executive Order Aims to Increase Percentage Zero-Emission Trucks & Buses Purchased in the State	Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
23 Nov	Google Maps Wins Early Victory in Maps Antitrust Class Action	MoginRubin
22 Nov	Harley-Davidson Facing Its Third Antitrust Class Action of the Year	MoginRubin
22 Nov	Foley Automotive Report 22 November 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
22 Nov	PA State Police Step Up Enforcement of Move Over Law	Stark & Stark
18 Nov	Eastern District of New York Rules on Use of Section 1782 in Aid of ICSID Arbitration	K&L Gates
17 Nov	OESA 2022 Automotive Conference - Outlook Panel Provides Tips for Navigating a Tumultuous Automotive Landscape	Foley & Lardner LLP
15 Nov	Automotive Industry Shows Potential For Growth and Potential For Contraction	Foley & Lardner LLP
14 Nov	Telecom Alert: Broadband Data Maps Release; EAS R&O Effective Date; ACP Notice of Funding Opportunity; 3.45 GHz Band Clearinghouse [Vol. XIX, Issue 46]	Keller and Heckman LLP
9 Nov	Are You Ready for District of Columbia’s Transportation Benefits Equity Law (Parking Cash Out Law)?	Jackson Lewis P.C.
9 Nov	USDOT Expands Financing for Certain Transit Projects	Robinson & Cole LLP
8 Nov	Foley Automotive Report November 08 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
4 Nov	US EPA Proposed Clean Air Act Endangerment Finding Targets Aviation Fuel	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
3 Nov	Where the Semiconductor Chips Will Fall: What Manufacturers Need to Know About the CHIPS Act	Jackson Lewis P.C.
3 Nov	More Autonomous Big Rigs Needed on the Road: Why Start There?	Robinson & Cole LLP
2 Nov	Foley Manufacturing Update: November 2, 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
2 Nov	NASEM Finds More Research Necessary to Improve Methods for Estimating Life Cycle of GHG Emissions of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels	Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
1 Nov	The Energizer – Volume 108	K&L Gates
31 Oct	TSA’s New Cyber Directive for Freight & Passenger Railroad Carriers are the Agency’s Latest Move to Keep the Nation on Track	Bracewell LLP
31 Oct	Telecom Alert: PSAP Notification R&O; EWA 800 MHz Band Petition for Rulemaking; ReConnect Funding; 900 MHz Applications Granted [Vol. XIX, Issue 44]	Keller and Heckman LLP
28 Oct	California Tightens Rules on Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Management	Jackson Lewis P.C.
27 Oct	Comments on DOT Proposed Rulemaking for DBE and ACDBE Programs Extended to October 31, 2022	Robinson & Cole LLP
26 Oct	TSA Issues New Railroad Cybersecurity Requirements	Hunton Andrews Kurth
26 Oct	UK Government Proposes 1,000 Fold Increase in Fines for Water Companies	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
25 Oct	Foley Automotive Report: October 25, 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
20 Oct	Soaring Eagle Technologies Obtains Nationwide BVLOS Drone Waiver from FAA	Robinson & Cole LLP
20 Oct	Supreme Court Questions Whether Highly Compensated Oil Rig Worker Is Overtime Exempt	Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
19 Oct	EU Sanctions Against Russia	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
18 Oct	Fifth Circuit Says A Solvent Debtor Must Pay According To The Contract – No Doubt About It	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
18 Oct	First BIPA Trial Results in $228M Judgment for Plaintiffs	ArentFox Schiff LLP
14 Oct	Beltway Buzz, October 14, 2022	Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
14 Oct	Sweeping Data Breaches Under the Bug Bounty Rug: Verdict against former Uber chief security officer highlights the risk of personal criminal liability for executives	Vedder Price
13 Oct	A Review of Comments to the Proposed Changes to Federal DBE Program	Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky
13 Oct	Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — October 2022	Mintz
12 Oct	US Moves to Seize Aircraft for Apparent Violation of Export Controls	Katten
12 Oct	US EPA Launches Initiative to Streamline the Review Process for Certain Electric Vehicle and Clean Energy Chemicals	Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
11 Oct	Electric Vehicle Batteries and Geopolitics: A Conversation With Steve Levine – Author, Journalist, and Editor of the Electric [PODCAST]	ArentFox Schiff LLP
11 Oct	Federal Court Orders Hyundai, Kia Auto Parts Manufacturer to Stop Employing Minors Illegally, End 'Oppressive' Child Labor Law Violations	U.S. Department of Labor
11 Oct	Foley Automotive Report October 11, 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
9 Oct	FCC Authorization of Digital Devices	Keller and Heckman LLP
8 Oct	EPA Penalizes DDM Imports $41K for Importing Tampered Truck	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
7 Oct	USFWS Tries Again to Make Eagle Take Permitting Process Work for Stakeholders and Wildlife	Hunton Andrews Kurth
7 Oct	EPA Proposes Endangerment Finding for Lead Emissions from Aircraft Engines that Operate on Leaded Fuel	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
6 Oct	Foley Manufacturing Update: October 6, 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
5 Oct	EPA Announces Innovative Effort to Bring New Chemicals Used in Electric Vehicle, Semiconductor, Clean Energy Sectors to Market	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
4 Oct	Features of the Hong Kong Airlines Restructuring Plan	Katten
4 Oct	What Has Four Wheels And Is An “Auto” But Not A “Car”?	Hunton Andrews Kurth
3 Oct	No Coverage for Late Night Snacks: New Jersey Court Finds Uber Eats is Not Covered by State’s Insurance Coverage Requirements for Ride-Hailing Companies	Hunton Andrews Kurth
30 Sep	Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act Aim to Build a More Equitable EV Market	Foley & Lardner LLP
29 Sep	The 350 North Atlantic Right Whales Deserve Our Protection but So Do the Year Round Residents of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket!	Mintz
29 Sep	United States: CFTC Reaches Settlement with Oil and Natural Gas Advisor for Failure to Register as A SEF	K&L Gates
28 Sep	Focus on French Labor Law Changes Coming Into Effect in the Second Half of 2022	K&L Gates
27 Sep	Texas Central Wins Authority to Take Land for High-Speed Rail System	Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
27 Sep	Foley Automotive Report: September 27, 2022	Foley & Lardner LLP
26 Sep	NHTSA Publishes Final Cybersecurity Best Practices	Hunton Andrews Kurth