California pauses Advanced Clean Fleets regulation amid political uncertainty

With the imminent inauguration of elected President Donald Trump and no response from the Biden administration, California decided to temporarily suspend the advancement of the regulation. California has made a significant shift in its effort to impose stricter environmental regulations in the transportation sector. On January 14, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) withdrew its […]
US Department of Labor introduces new labor classification regulation

Controversies surrounding the determination of employee or independent contractor status. On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new regulation modifying guidelines for determining the classification of employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This regulation, effective from March 11, 2024, aims to establish a more consistent analysis […]