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Colorado Bill Would Reshape Auto Repossessions and Create 3‑Day Return Right for Certain Vehicles

3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (504+ words) Colorado lawmakers are considering legislation that would significantly expand consumer protections around motor vehicle finance and sales. House Bill 261261, introduced on February 19, 2026 and currently pending before the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee, would overhaul repossession timelines for certain "qualified motor…...

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Petition Summary: Truck Bed Covers from China

6+ hour, 44+ min ago  (224+ words) On February 25, 2026, RealTruck, Inc., Laurmark Enterprises, Inc. (d/b/a "BAK Industries), Undercover, Inc., Retrax Holdings, LLC, Truxedo, Inc., Extang Corporation, A.R.E. Accessories LLC, and Roll-N-Lock Corporation ("Petitioners), filed a petition for the imposition of Antidumping Duties and Countervailing Duties on…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > rear-end-collisions-in-california-9148080

Rear-End Collisions in California: Presumption of Fault and Exceptions

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (336+ words) A rear-end motorist may rebut the presumption of fault under certain circumstances. These include the following: "A vehicle can experience a mechanical failure while it is being operated, but the motorist has the duty to pull over to the side…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > navigating-battery-validation-risk-in-4813802

Navigating Battery Validation Risk In The EV Supply Chain

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (1403+ words) This article was originally published in Law360 on January 26, 2026, and is republished here with permission. Vehicle electrification has moved battery system supply chains from a background component into the center of the automotive universe, simultaneously shifting the focus of contract disputes…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > robotaxis-adas-and-the-regulatory-2323014

Robotaxis, ADAS and the regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles in Great Britain

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (943+ words) 2026 looks set to be a significant year in the road to autonomous driving in Great Britain and, against a backdrop of fragmented global regulation for the deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the UK Government is seeking to put itself near…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > waste-tire-enforcement-mississippi-3631948

Waste Tire Enforcement: Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality and Jackson Waste Tire Stockpile Owner Enter into Agreed Consent Order

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (138+ words) The Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality (MCEQ) and Vemoci, LLC (Vemoci) entered into a January 8th Agreed Consent Order (ACO) addressing issues associated with a waste tire pile. See Order No. 7533 25. The ACO provides that the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > ags-drive-home-150m-deal-with-mercedes-4557092

AGs Drive Home $150M Deal With Mercedes Over Diesel Emissions

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (52+ words) A bipartisan coalition of 50 AGs, co-led by Connecticut AG William Tong, secured a $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG (collectively, "Mercedes) to resolve allegations that the companies engaged in unfair or deceptive trade practices related to…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > the-details-you-should-know-about-6467491

The Details You Should Know About Underinsured and Uninsured Auto Insurance Coverage

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (609+ words) California's roads are busy, and the state's population is constantly on the move. With millions of drivers on the highways, collisions are unfortunately common. While liability insurance is legally required, not every driver follows the law. Studies show that a…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > 2025-us-electric-vehicle-landscape-6867909

2025 US Electric Vehicle Landscape: Market Growth and Regulatory Pressures

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (120+ words) Market Trends and Projections Federal and State Policy Dynamics Evolving trade policies have added another layer of challenge. Tariffs on key components such as semiconductors and industrial machinery are prompting a reevaluation of automotive supply chains, pushing manufacturers to invest…...

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jdsupra.com > legalnews > securing-the-future-tackling-automotive-7660795

Securing the Future: Tackling Automotive Material Challenges in a Changing World

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (105+ words) In today's rapidly evolving automotive industry, the reliance on battery and other key materials and components, such as microchips and rare earth metals, has become more pronounced than ever. As suppliers navigate a world fraught with supply chain disruptions and…...