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Is There a Chinese Import Nightmare Looming from Nonroad Equipment?
Small, spark-ignited nonroad engines from China are the latest imports that run afoul of U.S. standards, as many do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (“the Act”). Examples of such products include landscaping and lawn-mowing equipment; gas or diesel-powered tools such as chainsaws, power-washers and snow blowers; warehousing equipment, such as forklifts and conveyor systems; generators; and other construction equipment, such as pumps, earthmovers, and tractors. Diesel-powered golf carts and other recreation vehicles may also contain imported engines. Thus, the scope of the problem with imported engines may vastly exceed the issues previously raised by other imported Chinese goods.
The Problem
Why these engines, and why now? The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has been criticized for the lack of enforcement of the small, nonroad air emissions requirements of the Act, and has promised more vigilant enforcement going forward. The emissions from these engines include particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, air toxics, and nitrates of oxygen. In fact, on-road and nonroad engines contribute to nearly half of the air pollution in the United States. The EPA established emission standards to reduce the impact from these emissions, and recent testing suggests that an imported engine properly certified under the Act emits two to three times fewer emissions than a noncertified engine.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.