Autonomous heavy-duty motor vehicles — those with a gross weight of 10,001 pounds or greater — to date have been barred from public roadways in California. This will change if newly proposed California DMV regulations take effect.
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Commerce Calls for Public Comments on Targeted Dumping Analysis
The U.S. Department of Commerce is seeking information and public comments regarding its use of the Cohen’s d test in assessing targeted dumping. Targeted dumping refers to the practice of selling goods at prices that differ significantly among particular purchasers,…
International Trade Group Co-Chair Nicole Simonian Short Listed for 2025 Women in Business Law Americas Awards
We are pleased to announce that our very own Nicole Simonian has been shortlisted for the 2025 North America International Trade Lawyer of the Year award. The shortlist “[honors] the exceptional achievements of women in the legal profession and the…
Federal PFAS Reporting Delayed, but Aerospace and Car-Part Companies are not Off-the-Hook

EPA recently published an interim final rule delaying by nine months the time for manufacturers and importers of products containing perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to report to EPA on their past activities. EPA’s PFAS reporting rule requires anyone who…
State AG News: Consumer Protection, Medicaid Fraud, Environment May 8-14, 2025
Each week, Crowell & Moring’s State Attorneys General team highlights significant actions that State AGs have taken. See our State Attorneys General page for more insights. Below are the updates from May 8-14, 2025
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Global Trade Talks: Tariff Relief: Update on the U.S. – China Tariffs
Considering the impact of U.S. – China tariffs on our economy and the global supply chain, Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff, Co-Chairs of the International Trade Group, talk with Alex Schaefer, International Trade partner, as he helps us understand the…
MAHA’s Vision for Healthier Diets: Awaiting Concrete Steps and Assessing Challenges

OOn May 24, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission are expected to submit the Make our Children Healthy Again Assessment to President Trump as required by the President’s February 13 Executive Order (EO)…
DOT Announces Progress on Key Drone Regulations

On May 14, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced significant advancements in drone regulations. FAA’s proposed rules related to Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS) and restricting UAS operations at a fixed site facility have been submitted to…
Recent Federal Cases on Information Blocking Violations Pave Way for State Court Claims and Shed Light on Manner Exception
Two recent federal cases are providing insight into what to expect in state court litigation related to information blocking, defined in the 21st Century Cures Act (Cures Act) as a practice that interferes with the access, exchange, or use of…
Global Trade Talks Podcast: Newly Announced Section 232 Investigation into Commercial Aircraft and Parts
In this podcast, Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff, co-chairs of Crowell’s International Trade Group, continue their conversation with Daniel Cannistra, an International Trade partner. This session focuses on the newly announced Section 232 Investigation focusing on commercial aircraft and parts,…