Marc Nichols

On May 14, 2026, a unanimous Supreme Court decision held that state-law negligent-hiring claims against freight brokers are not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA or F4A). The...more For transportation and logistics employers in 2026, worker safety, compliance, and enforcement oversight may involve more than one regulator and extend beyond a single point in time....more On April 16, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a final order establishing scheduling limits at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for the Summer 2026 scheduling season, concluding the 49 U.S.C. §...more On March 3, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will formally publish a notice in the Federal Register initiating a scheduling reduction process at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) for the Summer 2026...more