Utilities & Transport

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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Apr
18
2018
Woman Passenger Killed as Southwest Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Philadelphia; Top Aviation Attorney Calls for Immediate Safety Inspections of All Nickel-Based Fan Discs on All Aircraft Clifford Law Offices
Jun
29
2023
With the IRS, Mail Delivery Counts! McDermott Will & Emery
Feb
17
2015
With Self-Driving Vehicles on the Forefront, Companies Should Consider Cyber Insurance Coverage Options Gilbert LLP
May
6
2020
With Most State Capitols Closed, Some States Press Forward on Clean Energy Legislation Mintz
Aug
21
2017
With Electric Cars on the Horizon, the Internal Combustion Engine Fights Back Foley & Lardner LLP
Aug
8
2014
With Billions in New Pledges, Power Africa Gains More Power Covington & Burling LLP
Oct
20
2015
Wisonsin Judge Reconsiders and Holds that Superfund Costs Cannot Be Apportioned ArentFox Schiff LLP
Jan
7
2016
Wisconsin Wind Energy System Determined Not to Present Human Health Hazard Godfrey & Kahn S.C.
Aug
19
2010
Wisconsin Supreme Court: Settling Within Policy Limits Does Not Preclude a Bad Faith Claim Against Insurer Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jul
12
2011
Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Village of East Troy’s High Capacity Well Permit; Finds WDNR Has a General Duty under Statute and the Public Trust Doctrine to Consider Impact to Waters of the State Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Feb
9
2012
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules Nonmetallic Mining Ordinance is not a Zoning Ordinance Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jun
13
2011
Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds There is No Coverage for Negligent Entrustment of a Vehicle Because There Was No Coverage for the Underlying Negligent Operation of the Vehicle von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
May
5
2014
Wisconsin Supreme Court Holds that Not All Maintenance and Repairs Further the Commercial Interests of a Trucking Lessee von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jul
29
2011
Wisconsin Supreme Court Addresses Issues Concerning the Default Judgment Statute, the Direct Action Statute, and Personal Liability for Corporate Officers von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Aug
14
2010
Wisconsin Public Service Commission Presented Final Recommendations For Rule to Site and Permit Wind Farms Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Sep
13
2010
Wisconsin Public Service Commission Approves Administrative Rule to Site and Permit Wind Farms Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Aug
8
2013
Wisconsin Governor Walker Signs Wisconsin State Budget Bill Into Law Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
May
10
2011
Wisconsin DNR’s New Phosphorus Rules: Are They in Effect? Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
8
2011
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Announces December 8, 2011 Permitting Deadline Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Oct
25
2013
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Seeks Comment on Particulate Monitor Guidance Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Nov
8
2013
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Releases Three Draft Guidance Documents on Storm Water Management Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
8
2014
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Gets (One of) Its Wish(es): Citation Authority for Wetland Violations Michael Best & Friedrich LLP
Jan
4
2013
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Upholds Asbestos Exclusion von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Feb
20
2019
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Leaves Freeway Designation Up to Wisconsin Department of Transportation von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jan
17
2013
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Holds the Omnibus Statute, Wis. Stat. § 632.32, Requires an Auto Insurer to Provide Coverage to a Permissive User Tortfeasor in a Suit Filed by the Named Insured von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Dec
8
2010
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Finds For Insurer Holding That Insured’s Alleged Negligence Was Not An Independent Concurrent Cause of An Accident von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Apr
10
2019
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Determines That No Taking Occurred When Relocated Highway Causes Business Closure von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Oct
21
2019
Wisconsin Bills That Could Impact Local Governments von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
Jun
2
2014
Winners and Losers in the EPA’s Long-Awaited “Clean Power Plan” - Environmental Protection Agency Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
Aug
31
2023
Windsor Framework: Deadline for Businesses to Register for New Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme Approaches Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Nov
8
2013
Wind Turbine Noise Mitigation Required Varnum LLP
Feb
17
2016
Wind Power Blows by Other Resources Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP
May
5
2014
Wind Farms and Eagle “Take” Permits – Litigation is Coming Over the New “30-Year” Permit Rule McDermott Will & Emery
Nov
2
2013
Wind Farm to Have 50 Percent Michigan Content Varnum LLP
Aug
4
2012
Wind Energy Industry Will Be Affected by Recent Trade Decisions, Tax Policy McDermott Will & Emery
 

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