On April 21, 2025, the FTC filed an enforcement action against Uber alleging that it enrolled consumers in Uber One without proper consent, created substantial barriers to cancellation, and misrepresented the financial benefits of the subscription. To learn more, please read our Client Alert Three-Clicks You’re Out? The FTC’s Action against Uber Showcases That Businesses
New Executive Order on English Language Requirement for Commercial Vehicle Drivers
On April 28, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order for Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers. The EO declares it “the policy of [the] Administration to support America’s truckers and safeguard our roadways by enforcing the commonsense English-language requirement for commercial motor vehicle drivers and removing needless regulatory burdens that undermine the working conditions of America’s truck drivers.” Current Federal law provides that a commercial motor vehicle driver must be able to “read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.” 49 C.F.R. § 391.11(b)(2). A June 15, 2016, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) guidance document describes circumstances in which that regulation will and will not be enforced. The new EO requires that the Secretary of Transportation rescind that guidance document within 60 days and issue new guidance with “revised inspection procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. 391.11(b)(2).” Such guidance should ensure that “a violation of the English language proficiency requirement results in the driver being placed out-of-service.”Continue Reading New Executive Order on English Language Requirement for Commercial Vehicle Drivers
NHTSA Announces Actions Under Trump Administration’s New Framework for Removing Regulatory Barriers for Automated Vehicles
On April 24, the Department of Transportation announced the Trump Administration’s new framework for the regulation of Automated Vehicles (“AVs”). To learn more, please read our Client Alert NHTSA Announces First Actions Under Trump Administration’s New Framework for Removing Regulatory Barriers for Automated Vehicles.
Auto Dealers: Enhanced State-Level Enforcement Ahead
The Fifth Circuit vacated the FTC’s Combatting Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule in January of this year, finding that the FTC failed to follow the correct administrative procedures when it promulgated the regulation. To learn more, please read our Client Alert Auto Dealers: Buckle-Up Enhanced State-Level Enforcement Ahead.
SCOTUS Ruling on Civil RICO Claims Could Create Uptick in Personal Injury Lawsuits
On April 2, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court extended the reach of Section 1964(c) of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act by holding that a plaintiff may seek treble damages for a business or property loss resulting from a personal injury. To learn more, please read our Client Alert From Capone to Corporations:
Michigan Supreme Court Asked To Clarify 2023 Requirement Contracts Ruling in Airboss
For a discussion of recent cases regarding enforceability of automotive supply contracts, read our Client Alert Release-By-Release? The Michigan Supreme Court Is Asked To Clarify 2023 Requirement Contracts Ruling in Airboss.
NHTSA Rulemaking Roundup: March 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published the below notices of final rulemaking this month. Specifically, NHTSA published one correction to its recent final rule on child restraint systems, and two notifications of enforcement discretion announcing that it would not enforce the requirements of two of its new final rules until March 20, pursuant to the “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review” presidential memorandum. The agency did not take further actions on these rules after March 20 and they remain effective.Continue Reading NHTSA Rulemaking Roundup: March 2025
Crowell’s &Motion Podcast: Lessons From the CPPA’s Settlement with a Connected Vehicle Manufacturer
Crowell’s &Motion podcast addresses all things related to the Transportation industry. In this session, our privacy and cybersecurity partner Jason Johnson discusses the California Privacy Protection Agency’s (CPPA) recent settlement with Honda to resolve claims that Honda violated the California Consumer Privacy Act. This settlement comes out of the Agency’s review of vehicles with embedded
Steven G. Bradbury Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of DOT
Steven G. Bradbury has been appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) after the Senate confirmed him 51-46. Deputy Secretary Bradbury will be second in command to Secretary Sean Duffy.
Deputy Secretary Bradbury has a broad background in transportation, which includes serving as general counsel of the DOT from 2017 to 2021 and Acting Deputy Secretary of Transportation under the prior Trump Administration.Continue Reading Steven G. Bradbury Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of DOT
EU Commission Unveils Plan to Boost Europe’s Automotive Industry
On March 5, 2025, the European Commission presented a comprehensive Action Plan to boost the global competitiveness of the European Union’s automotive industry and support its transition to zero-emission, connected, and automated vehicles. To learn more, read our Client Alert European Commission Unveils Plan To Boost Europe’s Automotive Industry | Crowell & Moring LLP.