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This week’s episode covers a SBA notice relating to the mentor-protégé program, an Army memo about its transformation strategy, revisions to DCSA Form 328, DOD’s Software Fast Track Initiative, and revisions to DOJ’s Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, and is hosted by Peter Eyre and Yuan Zhou. Crowell & Moring's "Fastest 5 Minutes" is a biweekly podcast that provides a brief summary of significant government contracts legal and regulatory developments that no government contracts lawyer or executive should be without.

With so much fast-moving activity on the tariffs front, Crowell hosts Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff continue their conversation with Crowell attorney Dan Cannistra in this episode discusses the newly announced Section 232 Investigation focusing on commercial aircraft and parts, including a summary review of 232 investigations, why this one came as a surprise, how it fits in with other current Section 232 investigations, and how it may impact the industry. Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law, and public policy as they impact our lives.

Crowell hosts Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff continue their conversation with Dan Cannistra on the Trump Administration tariffs. This session focuses on recent modifications to the automotive/auto parts tariffs, including discussion about the impact of the recent Executive Order “Addressing Certain Tariffs on Imported Articles” and other related guidance. Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law, and public policy as they impact our lives.

Crowell hosts Nicole Simonian and Dj Wolff speak with Daniel Cannistra as he helps our listeners understand the current tariff landscape and discusses some best practices for how to navigate. Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law, and public policy as they impact our lives.

&Motion sits down with industry expert, Chris Bonanti, and Crowell's own government affairs expert, Tracy Tolk, to discuss the numerous policy changes taking place in the new administration, their impact, and what the industry can expect going forward. Tariffs, emission standards, autonomous vehicles, AI, and global supply chain issues are all in play. Listen to these unique insights and how they may impact your business.

On March 12, the California Consumer Privacy Protection Agency announced it had entered into a settlement with Honda totaling more than $630,000 to resolve the Agency’s claims that Honda violated the California Consumer Privacy Act. The investigation came out of the Agency’s review of vehicles with embedded features such as location sharing, smartphone integration, and cameras.

&Motion sits down with Crowell’s own Jason Johnson and Neda Shaheen to discuss the basics of A.I., what Generative A.I. means, how these systems learn, and the uses of A.I. in, and risks for, the transportation space. To view the full presentation, please click here.

&Motion sits down with the CEO of e-bike manufacturer, JackRabbit, to discuss the micro-mobility industry, the particular niche that JackRabbit serves, and the technical and regulatory challenges that were encountered.

&Motion sits with Crowell's Jacob Bachman to discuss design patents and their relevance to the transportation industry.

SwRI's director of R&D discusses the technology that allows its NextCar project to improve the energy efficiency of today and tomorrow’s cars as well as their safety.

&Motion sits with May Mobility's Chief Strategy Officer and GC, Sid Venkatesan to discuss May's technology, goals, and strategies as well as the issues facing the broader AV market.

&Motion sits with Carina Federico and Christine Lane to discuss the clean energy tax credits, the IRA, as well as the IRS and what clients can do to prepare.

&Motion meets with Saferide's founder and CEO, Will Bright, to discuss the technology innovations that Saferide is bringing to market.

&Motion visits with Pyrra co-founder, Bec Jones, to discuss her team’s analysis of data from unmoderated social media sites relating to the EV industry.

&Motion sits with It's Electric's Tiya Gordon to discuss the novel approach they are taking to EV charging to bring more stations to more people in more places more cheaply and efficiently.

&Motion’s Paul Keller and Eric Ransom discuss with Forterra’s Pat Acox the company’s advances in off-road self-driving vehicles, their unique challenges and opportunities, and how the military’s continued development of the technology will enable faster adoption and save lives in the commercial sector.

Future episodes will tackle the full breadth of areas involving the transportation space, from how things work to what legal issues should be considered, both in the US and around the world.  Please stay tuned.

Today, Crowell & Moring has launched “&Motion,” a podcast addressing all things related to the transportation industry.  Hosted by the firm’s own Paul Keller, an IP litigation partner in the firm’s NY office, &Motion's mission is to share insights about the transportation industry through discussions with business leaders, academics, policymakers, and prominent legal minds.  The first of the regularly scheduled episodes, which highlights Crowell partners Scott Winkelman and Rebecca Chaney, the co-heads of the firm’s Transportation Group, sets out an overview of some of the most pressing issues facing the industry.