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Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Are Larger Cars Safer Than Smaller Cars?

When it comes to purchasing a car, safety is often a top concern for buyers. One of the most common questions asked is whether larger cars are safer than smaller cars. Many assume so because of larger vehicles’ weight and...more

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Broad Street Brief: How a City-Led Redesign Made a Dangerous Intersection Safer

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City May Revive Fairmount Park Police Unit for World Cup - As Philadelphia prepares for a landmark summer of sports in 2026—including the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, NCAA men’s basketball tournament, and PGA...more

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Tips on Staying Safe When Taking an Uber or Lyft

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Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have become a common method for getting around Encino, but their convenience doesn’t guarantee their safety. While most trips proceed without incident, some situations may require extra...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

The Deadliest Highway in Colorado

Colorado is famous for its majestic mountain ranges and scenic highways that bring thousands of tourists and thrill-seekers from all over the world every year. Although these roads are ruggedly beautiful, many of them are as...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

The Role of Cruise Ship Traffic in Florida Car Accidents: How Port Areas Create Unique Risks

Florida is home to some of the busiest cruise ship ports in the world. Not only do U.S. residents flock to the state’s cruise ports to set sail for the Caribbean, but visitors from around the world buy cruises specifically to...more

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New Regulations on Driving License and Vehicle Registration

Obtaining a driver’s license is a rite of passage for every individual. It is a symbol of coming of age for teenagers and young adults, as well as the first significant step that one takes after moving to a new country. The...more

Mandelbaum Barrett PC

Navigating the Complexities of Cannabis and Road Safety

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As the legalization of recreational cannabis continues to gain momentum across the United States, the need to address its impact on road safety has become increasingly urgent. Colorado, a pioneer in cannabis legalization, has...more

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Children in Public Transport

Affordable and safe public transport is an important requirement for the smooth functioning of daily life in any country. Dubai in particular stands out with an array of public transport available to choose from. Although the...more

Morris James LLP

Winter Driving Safety Tips: Stay Safe on Icy Roads

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Driving in winter can be challenging, with icy roads, snowstorms, and reduced visibility making it difficult to stay safe on the road. Preparation and cautious driving are key to protecting yourself and others during the...more

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Interstellar Insights - November 2024

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FAA to update launch regulations. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced it is creating a committee to review and update its Part 450 launch and reentry licensing rule. Part 450 was implemented in...more

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Cozen Cities - July 2, 2024

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BALTIMORE — Gig Work on the Rise in Baltimore Area- Gig work is on the rise in the Baltimore area, becoming a predominant lifestyle choice for many individuals. The trend underscores a significant shift in employment...more

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Cozen Cities - May 8, 2024

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CHICAGO — City Council to Consider Requiring Testing, Guidelines for City Government AI Tools- Chair of Chicago City Council’s Committee on Economic, Capital & Technology Development Gilbert Villegas (Ward 36) introduced a...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Looking Back and Looking Forward: What Has Happened in the Year Since the East Palestine Train Derailment

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In the year since the East Palestine train derailment, rail safety has been a hot button issue in the United States. After the East Palestine derailment dominated news headlines in late February and March of 2023, there...more

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Cozen Cities - October 26, 2022

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CHICAGO — Chicago Offering 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave to City Employees; New Policy Applies to Birthing, Non-Birthing Parents- In yet another pre-election sweetener, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced that the city is...more

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As vehicle makers race into future, whither road- and product-safety issues?

The race to deal with the existential threat of climate change by making millions of vehicles smarter, more efficient, and environmentally friendly may be on a collision course with safety concerns....more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Developing Autonomous Vehicles -- Will Slow and Steady Win the Race?

Advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, have flooded the car market in recent years, giving automobiles the technological wherewithal to decrease operator error during dangerous situations on the road. ADAS work to...more

Holland & Knight LLP

PHMSA Seeks Public Comment on LNG by Rail Assessment

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On June 6, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation (PHMSA) announced the availability for comment of its draft Environmental Assessment for a Special Permit to...more

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Commercial Passenger and Cargo Flights Between U.S. and Venezuela Suspended

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Because of security concerns, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 15, 2019, ordered the suspension of all commercial passenger and cargo flights between the United States and Venezuela. The suspension of...more

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Aviation Update: U.S. Regulator Takes Actions Affecting Air Service to Venezuela and Costa Rica

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U.S. transportation officials have taken two separate actions which will affect transportation between the United States and Latin America. These developments are summarized below...more

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New “Draft” Drone Rulemakings Released During Government Shutdown—Remote ID Still Priority #1

During the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced the initiation of two long-awaited rulemakings related to the operation of small unmanned...more

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The Impact of the Partial Government Shutdown on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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No cabinet department stands more in the center of the federal shutdown drama than the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Indeed, the issue at the shutdown's heart – President Trump's proposed border "Wall" – would be a...more

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Have Electric Scooters Pushed Cities Too Far?

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In our May 31 article, “Scooters – The Next Mobility Wave”, we talked about how electric scooters such as Lime, Bird, and Spin have been taking cities by storm. We noted how they are many times met with enthusiasm by the...more

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Autonomous Co-Pilot: How GM Plans to Revolutionize Consumer Use of Autonomous Driving Technology While Keeping You Focused at the...

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In the competition amongst automobile manufacturers to knock autonomous driving out-of-the-park, Cadillac is next up to the plate. Recently – rolling-out its newest autonomous driving technology – General Motors (“GM”)...more

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Self-Driving Cars: Are You In or Out?

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Autonomous vehicle testing and development continues to accelerate. Problems and setbacks, however, have delayed technology advancement and assessment, and influenced public perception of this new transportation mechanism....more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

[WEBINAR] Laying the Foundation for Maximizing Benefits Around Emerging Technologies

This webinar focuses on the important legal and policy foundations that should be considered when integrating emerging technologies into cities and counties. From smart traffic signals and street lights to automated vehicles...more

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