Sydney Christian Urban growth across the United States has steadily increased land use conflicts around airports as metropolitan areas expand and absorb what were once remote airfields.[1] Many airports were originally sited on the edge of urban areas, but over time, residential and commercial developments have encroached into these areas.[2] This often leads to incompatible land use, a situation where residents’ expectations, such as quiet neighborhoods, safety, and stable

Cameron Westbrook The first post in this series introduced the Denver Urban Renewal Authority's newly initiated blight conditions study for the area surrounding the Broncos' planned Burnham Yard stadium development. It identified a structural concern: Colorado's blight definition allows conditions on public rights-of-way to satisfy statutory factors that can then justify condemning neighboring private property.[1] This post examines that problem in closer statutory detail, tr

Cameron Westbrook In February 2026, the Denver Urban Renewal Authority sent notice letters to property owners in Denver's Lincoln Park and Baker neighborhoods. [1] This letter informed residents that DURA was conducting a "conditions study" to determine whether an area stretching from First Avenue to Thirteenth Avenue qualifies as "a slum or blighted area" under Colorado's Urban Renewal Law. [2] The study area (below) encompasses not only private parcels but also public rig

Chandler D. Thornton The author is a J.D. candidate at Tulane University Law School, where he is pursuing a certificate of concentration in maritime law and is a member of the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. All views expressed are the author’s alone. I. What is the Jones Act? The Jones Act has been in the news recently. Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, commonly known as the Jones Act, is the primary law governing the U.S. coastwise trade or maritime cabotage.

Sathya Dugini Introduction Modern technology has evolved beyond what was previously imaginable. Artificial Intelligence is the next big step in our technological evolution as AI has made its way into phones, robots, and now our vehicles. 94% of vehicle crashes today are due to human error. But what happens when you take the human out of the equation, and we rely on these automated systems to navigate our streets? [1] Existing legal principles emphasize fault based on the per

Madeleine English Aviation safety depends on two competing imperatives: pilots must be mentally fit to fly, yet they also deserve robust protection of their medical privacy. High-profile pilot suicides, like the 2015 Germanwings 9525 [1] and 2025 Air India 171 [2] commercial airline crashes, have sharpened regulatory focus on mental health. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2024–25 expanded its antidepressant policy [3] , convened an Aviation Rulemak

Courtney Iseman INTRODUCTION Forty-eight-year-old doctor Omar Awan drove his 2016 Tesla Model S on an afternoon in early 2019. [1] During his drive, Dr. Awan experienced a collision. [2] As a result of the collision, the car caught fire. [3] The Model S’s retractable door handles did not retract due to a battery fire. [4] Police and bystanders helplessly watched as Dr. Awan asphyxiated inside the car. [5] Despite door handles being one of the least considered attribut

Cameron Westbrook In 2021 in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards, Amtrak acquired Block 675, Lot 1 for the planned Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) [1] . Billed as a critical update to the Northeast Corridor (NEC), the project would consist of two new passenger rail tunnels under the Hudson River connecting New York and New Jersey [2] . Using federal condemnation authority, Amtrak asserted the property was necessary for passenger rail improvements [3] . Yet, with federal funding withdrawn [4

Hannah Svarverud Electric vehicles (EV) have increased in popularity over the past several years. It has become increasingly common to observe electric cars driving through neighborhoods and city centers with local advertisements and national news outlets promoting the sale of these cars daily. However, these battery powered vehicles are no less prone to accidents than solely gas-powered vehicles, presenting distinct dangers that can occur from traffic accidents unlike those

Cooper Motley The Great Lakes, their connecting rivers, and the St. Lawrence Seaway–collectively, the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System–are a vital natural and economic resource to millions of people in both the United States and Canada. The region, encompassing eight states and two Canadian provinces, is an economic powerhouse, with a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of more than $6 trillion U.S. dollars. [1] The transportation of cargo via marine vessels in the

Lauren McManus In August of 2024, the recent surge in labor movements hit the transportation industry in a big way. The union of flight attendants at one of the country’s largest airlines, United, went on strike. [1] While the strike itself may not be surprising, the immense support that it received from the union members was. With over 90% of members participating in the vote, the strike was authorized by 99% of participants. [2] A strike like this raises big questions reg

Kate Lampert The Convention for International Carriage by Air, commonly known as the Montreal Convention, is the primary international treaty governing airline liability for passengers injured during international flights. [1] Enacted in 1999 to modernize and replace the Warsaw Convention, the Montreal Convention seeks to create uniformity and predictability in international aviation law. [2] Despite its modernizing intent, the Montreal Convention leaves unresolved a pers

Caroline Rollheiser Autonomous driving pushes centuries-old tort and agency doctrines into unfamiliar territory. When a self-driving truck barrels through a red light [1] or a robotaxi clips a cyclist, [2] the injured plaintiff still wants to know: who must pay? Vicarious liability can help to answer this question by transferring the autonomous vehicle’s (“AV”) torts to the deployer. Additionally, negligent supervision imposes primary fault for carelessly entrusting a dange

Madeleine English The U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system is currently facing urgent issues, including staffing shortages, outdated infrastructure, and escalating safety risks. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and lawmakers are under immense pressure to modernize and legislate with clarity. This blog post explores the pressing legal landscape of ATC operations, examining the statutory framework, agency responsibilities, and pending legislative reforms. The FAA is a

Dr. James Marson & Dr. Katy Ferris Can the UK’s infrastructure keep pace with the rapid advance of autonomous and electric mobility? Our new article in the Transportation Law Journal explores how local authorities, funding gaps, and legal frameworks are shaping the country’s readiness for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. [1] Are Infrastructural Barriers Holding Back the UK’s Move to Electric and Autonomous Mobility? Despite the UK’s ambitious vision for a net-zero, tech-e

Olivia Widman The Front Range Pass enger Rail (FRPR) was initiated by Colorado Legislature to provide a passenger rail that connects the cities along the Front Range from Fort Collins to Pueblo, with plans to eventually span from Wyoming to New Mexico [1] . The goal is for the initial service to start in 2029 with have ten round trips daily at a speed of 79 mph by 2035. [2] The travel time estimate from Fort Collins to Pueblo will be just over three hours. [3] With 85% of Co

Courtney Iseman What are the metal cages welded to the front of trucks, and what is their purpose? Bull bars are inflexible metal cages affixed to the front of large cars, originally created to prevent auto body damage in vehicle collisions with wildlife. [1] This post-production modification is not created or added by the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of the vehicle. [2] Rather, vehicle owners purchase the bars from third-party manufacturers who are not associate

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