On Thursday, the President signed three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that effectively prevent California from implementing its zero emission mandates for passenger vehicles and commercial trucks and its stricter emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. Previously, the Government Accountability Office
Transportation Law: Moving Forward
Legal Insights on All Things Transportation
Transportation Law: Moving Forward, published by Crowell & Moring LLP, focuses on legal issues related to transportation industries including automotive, aviation, and commercial carriers. The blog covers regulatory developments, safety standards, contract disputes, privacy concerns related to data collection on roadways, and litigation involving transportation companies. It addresses topics such as vehicle safety technologies, jurisdictional challenges for international carriers, data privacy laws affecting transportation data, and commercial contract law implications in the automotive sector. The blog also discusses cybersecurity threats impacting transportation manufacturers and evolving legal standards affecting transportation operations and compliance.
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Crowell Presents on Maritime Compliance Webinar
This May, Crowell’s Erik Woodhouse spoke on a panel hosted by Windward/RUSI Centre for Finance & Security that explored the implications of the 2025 OFAC maritime sanctions advisory for compliance in the maritime sector. Erik is an International…
Global Trade Talks Podcast: Tariffs-IEEPA Litigation Update
Please listen in as hosts Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff, co-chairs of Crowell’s International Trade Group, and featured guest Dan Wolff, a Transportation, and Litigation and Trial partner, review and consider the impact of the Court of International Trade’s recent decision…
Supreme Court Dismisses Cert Petition On Uninjured Class Members
Chambers Ranks Crowell’s Aviation Attorneys in 2025 Guide
We are proud to announce that Crowell has again been ranked in Band 2 of the “Transportation: Aviation: Transactional − Nationwide” category in the Chambers USA 2025 guide.
In addition, two of Crowell’s premier Aviation attorneys, Amna Arshad and Mary-Caitlin…
U.S. Court of International Trade Blocks IEEPA Tariffs
On May 28, 2025, the Court of International Trade granted summary judgment in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. et al v. Donald J. Trump Case No. 25-cv-66, ordering that all the executive orders imposing tariffs on the basis of IEEPA (Executive Order 14193, Executive…
Congress Voted to Revoke California Waivers, Stalling EV Deployment Efforts
This week, the U.S. Senate voted to block California’s emissions standards for cars and trucks after taking a procedural vote that defied the Government Accountability Office and the Senate parliamentarian.
The party-line vote allowed Republicans to use the expedited procedures…
Senate Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for FRA Administrator Nominee David Fink
On May 13, 2025, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a confirmation hearing for David Fink, nominee for Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Led by Senator Ted Cruz, the hearing spanned two hours and focused…
Crowell’s Crisis Handbook: A Desktop Investigations Guide
We are pleased to announce the release of Crowell’s Crisis Handbook designed to assist those who find themselves faced with challenging issues that require immediate action. Download your copy today.
Inside the handbook, you can find our recommendations on mastering…
Autonomous Commercial Vehicles Now Come “Heavy-Duty” If New California DMV Law Passes
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.
The proposed regulations…
