United States: Rail, Road & Cycling

The D.C. Circuit's recent decision in a Buy America waiver challenge establishes new precedent for how federal agencies evaluate domestic availability in infrastructure projects. The ruling addresses whether manufacturers' future production capabilities should factor into waiver decisions and clarifies the standing requirements for suppliers challenging such waivers. This case provides critical guidance for companies navigating federal procurement requirements in transportation and infrastructure projects.

Most eminent domain lawyers tend to develop their practices on one side of the aisle. Some primarily represent public agencies and utilities acquiring property. Others primarily represent property owners and businesses facing condemnation.

As students return to classrooms across New Jersey, drivers face increased traffic congestion and heightened accident risks around schools and bus stops. Understanding state traffic laws regarding school bus stops, school zone speed limits, and pedestrian safety becomes critical during this busy season. This comprehensive guide explains the legal requirements and safety measures every motorist should follow to protect children and navigate back-to-school traffic responsibly.

On June 18, 2026, the BIS’s Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services issued GA #3, creating an Approved Supplier Registry under the Connected Vehicles Rule.

The Trump administration has issued new guidance on federal motor vehicle tampering enforcement, aiming to clarify when individuals can legally repair their own vehicles under the Clean Air Act. While framed as expanding "Right to Repair" freedoms, the policy largely reaffirms EPA's longstanding position that repairs with a reasonable basis for not adversely affecting emissions are permissible, though questions remain about state enforcement and onboard diagnostics systems.

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.

The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Flowers Foods, Inc. v. Brock significantly broadens the Federal Arbitration Act's transportation worker exemption, determining that last-mile delivery drivers...

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision expanding the Federal Arbitration Act's transportation worker exemption to include "last-mile" delivery drivers who never cross state lines.

The Supreme Court has unanimously expanded the Federal Arbitration Act's exemption for transportation workers, ruling that local delivery drivers who never cross state lines may still be exempt from mandatory arbitration if their work forms part of an interstate supply chain.