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FMCSA Makes Rule Changes Regarding Electronic Logging Devices In Commercial Vehicles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed 12 electronic logging devices from its registry due to safety and security failures, bringing the total to 79 devices removed since January 2025. Motor carriers now face a 60-day deadline to replace non-compliant ELDs while the agency simultaneously eliminates the requirement to keep physical user manuals in vehicles, raising questions about whether these measures adequately address underlying software vulnerabilities in the ELD market.
United States Transport
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Freight Brokers And Risk Management In The Post-Montgomery World
The Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II decision has eliminated a critical preemption defense for freight brokers, exposing them to state law negligence claims for hiring unsafe motor carriers. This ruling creates unprecedented litigation risk and insurance cost implications for both U.S. and Canadian freight brokers operating in interstate commerce, prompting the Transportation Intermediaries Association to petition for federal safety selection standards.
United States Transport
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
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Laura Alaniz Featured On Marine Log’s “Listen Up!” Podcast
As federal enforcement priorities shift and state laws continue to evolve, how are recent regulatory developments reshaping the conversation around noncompetes in the maritime industry? This discussion examines the Federal Trade Commission's move away from pursuing a broad ban in favor of case-by-case enforcement, while exploring where maritime employers are most likely to encounter legal challenges and how companies can protect proprietary information while minimizing legal risk.
United States Employment
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Liskow & Lewis
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FMCSA Makes Rule Changes Regarding Electronic Logging Devices In Commercial Vehicles
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has removed 12 electronic logging devices from its registry due to safety and security failures, bringing the total to 79 devices removed since January 2025. Motor carriers now face a 60-day deadline to replace non-compliant ELDs while the agency simultaneously eliminates the requirement to keep physical user manuals in vehicles, raising questions about whether these measures adequately address underlying software vulnerabilities in the ELD market.
United States Transport
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Gardiner Roberts LLP
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NHTSA Proposes Updates To Federal Brake Standards For Autonomous Vehicles And Withdraws AV STEP Program
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed sweeping changes to federal brake system standards to accommodate autonomous vehicles without traditional driver controls, while simultaneously withdrawing its voluntary AV STEP oversight program. These parallel actions signal a fundamental shift in how federal regulators approach the certification and deployment of self-driving vehicle technology on public roads.
United States Media & IT
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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Building For The Road Ahead: Regulatory Strategy And Investment In The AV Startup Era
Autonomous vehicle startups face a complex regulatory landscape where compliance is not just a legal requirement but a strategic advantage. Understanding how federal and state frameworks govern operating authority, insurance, data collection, and foreign investment can determine whether a company achieves sustainable growth or faces costly setbacks that derail commercialization efforts.
United States Transport
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Holland & Knight
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AUVSI XPONENTIAL Recap: Drone Operations Over The High Seas
The legal framework for civil unmanned aircraft operations over the high seas remains unresolved, creating a fundamental threshold issue for operators planning routes beyond 12 nautical miles offshore. While domestic statutory flexibilities exist, the Chicago Convention and ICAO Annex 2 requirements present compliance challenges that differ significantly from traditional crewed aviation.
United States Transport
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Adams and Reese
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