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Foley & Lardner partner Vanessa Miller commented on the Trump administration’s imposition of automotive tariffs in the Associated Press article, “Trump’s latest auto tariffs explained: What car buyers should know this year.”...more
Massachusetts courts issued several important product liability decisions in late 2023 and 2024. Nutter’s Product Liability practice group reviewed these cases and report on their significant holdings as follows ...more
Our expectations for a new regulatory policy from the Trump Administration are quickly taking shape. The White House wasted no time kicking off changes to our regulatory environment and compliance enforcement posture....more
California is a large state with thousands of miles of roads, highways, and interstates within its borders. The state also has one of the nation’s highest numbers of traffic fatalities. From Sacramento to Encino, CA,...more
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Vanessa Miller commented on the risk of increased costs in the automotive supply chain that could result from new import tariffs in The Wall Street Journal article, “Tariff Threat Prompts...more
A group of 15 Democratic AGs filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and its defense of its final rule setting...more
The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association on January 7 released a federal policy framework to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of autonomous vehicle technology and maintain the US leadership role in AV...more
Foley & Lardner assessed automotive supply chain implications of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Final Rule prohibiting the import and sale of connected vehicles and related components...more
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is charged with establishing safety and fuel economy standards for motor vehicles and promoting overall highway traffic safety....more
On December 17, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA” or “Agency”) adopted a final rule to formalize its whistleblower program under the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act (Whistleblower Act). ...more
OEMs may finally get some clarity in the next couple of months about their obligations under Massachusetts and Maine right to repair laws requiring them to provide owners and independent repair facilities access to mechanical...more
The autonomous vehicle (AV) industry stands at the forefront of innovation, poised to revolutionize transportation globally. As the second Donald Trump Administration takes office on Jan. 20, 2025, the AV sector faces a mix...more
Dangerous products are far more common than they should be. Despite manufacturers’ and retailers’ obligations to avoid putting dangerous products on the market, numerous people suffer serious and fatal injuries caused by...more
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) has published a long-awaited final rule establishing regulations to implement its whistleblower program. The whistleblower program authorizes the Secretary of...more
On December 12, 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finalized a new rule formalizing its whistleblower program and implementing the whistleblower provisions of the Vehicle Safety Act. In...more
Welcome to The On-Ramp, the newsletter published by Venable's Autonomous and Connected Mobility Team. The On-Ramp explores legal and policy developments in the world of autonomous and connected vehicles, smart infrastructure,...more
Foley & Lardner announced the 2024 installment of its Auto Trends series—A Year in Review: Updates, Trends and the Road Ahead. This series delves deep into the transformative forces shaping the automotive world by providing...more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to impact almost every modern industry, with no exception for the automotive and transportation industries. Today’s cars are more “connected” than ever, offering features such as...more
On the day of his inauguration, President Joe Biden issued a historic number of executive orders, several of which focused on overturning actions taken by the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We...more
Night driving can be a uniquely serene experience, with quieter roads and cooler temperatures in Florida’s tropical climate. However, it also comes with significant risks that make it one of the most dangerous times to be on...more
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top Through 2024, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA” or the “Agency”) continued its efforts to improve safety statistics and reduce the number of...more
Foley & Lardner will provide podcast commentary on key trends impacting the automotive supply industry as part of the firm’s participation in the MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers Annual Conference on November 12-13, 2024...more
The trucking industry recently received 450 million reasons to pay closer attention to best practices for trailer safety and the business relationships involving trailer use. On September 5, 2024, plaintiffs suing trailer...more
Welcome to Industrials Regulatory News and Trends. In this regular bulletin, DLA Piper lawyers provide concise updates on key developments in the industrials sector to help you navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and...more