Transportation
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High Court rules London black cab drivers' conspiracy claims against Uber are time-barred
The High Court in London on October 19, 2026, held that unlawful means conspiracy claims by nearly 13,300 London black cab drivers, and by the assignee of two dissolved private hire operators, against Uber are time-barred. Mr Justice Birt, deciding a preliminary limitation issue in White v Uber London Ltd, found the claimants could with reasonable diligence have discovered the alleged fraud and concealment before June 2018, more than six years before they sued.
Order (The National Archives (Find Case Law)) → · Law360, The Lawyer, Solicitors Journal
State and local law roundup, week ending October 9, 2026: 3 developments
Illinois and Iowa suspended state dyed-diesel penalties for farm hauling this week. Illinois Executive Order 2026-08, filed October 6, bars penalties for farm use of dyed diesel on highways through December 31, 2026; Iowa's October 7 disaster proclamation extends its suspension to livestock and feed loads through February 4, 2027. California's SB 799 (Chapter 980) lets the South Bay Regional Housing Trust fund moderate-income housing from January 1, 2027.
Entries (California Legislative Information) → · Office of the Governor of Iowa, State of Illinois, Office of the Governor
Idaho pauses discretionary dyed-fuel inspections for 30 days under Executive Order 2026-07
Under Executive Order 2026-07, Gov. Brad Little directed the Idaho State Police and the Idaho Transportation Department to stop initiating discretionary dyed-fuel inspections under Idaho Code 49-676 for 30 days, the governor's office said. The two agencies must review inspection policy and send recommendations to the governor. The order does not exempt drivers from federal law, other states' laws or warranty terms.
Text (Office of the Governor of Idaho) → · Office of the Governor, Gem State Chronicle
Maryland lets farm and forestry haulers use dyed diesel on public roads without state penalties under EO 01.01.2026.19
Under Executive Order 01.01.2026.19 (Oct. 9, 2026), Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency over diesel prices. Vehicles hauling agricultural or forestry loads may use dyed diesel on public roads without state citations or fines, and fees for 30-day Exceptional Hauling Permits are waived on non-interstate state highways. Federal fuel tax and penalties still apply, and the Comptroller is asked to seek relief from the IRS.
Text (Office of Governor Wes Moore) → · The Equiery
Missouri suspends dyed-diesel highway ban for any purpose under Executive Order 26-20
Under Executive Order 26-20 (Oct. 9, 2026), Gov. Mike Kehoe suspended enforcement of Missouri's on-highway dyed-diesel ban (RSMo 142.932) and its penalties for any purpose. No state agency or officer may assess penalties under that section. The order replaces EO 26-19 and keeps a 90,000-pound limit for qualifying farm loads on non-interstate roads. It ends Dec. 31, 2026 unless extended.
Text (Missouri Secretary of State) → · Office of Governor Mike Kehoe, KCTV
North Carolina sets motor fuel tax to zero through November 30 under Session Law 2026-62
Session Law 2026-62 (HB 3), signed Oct. 9, 2026, sets North Carolina's motor fuel excise tax to zero from Oct. 10 through Nov. 30, 2026. Fuel cost may not include the suspended tax. Through Dec. 31, the Revenue Secretary may not penalize farm use of dyed diesel in highway vehicles. The State Controller must make monthly hold-harmless transfers from the Stabilization and Inflation Reserve; forgone revenue is estimated at $362.3 million, Brooks Pierce reported.
Enrolled text (North Carolina General Assembly) → · Governor Stein (governor.nc.gov), Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch
Wyoming authorizes oversize and overweight permits for agricultural hauling through November 7 under EO 2026-09
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon issued Executive Order 2026-09 on October 8, 2026, directing emergency relief permits for oversize and overweight loads of agricultural products on state highways, citing drought and strain on the agricultural supply chain. The order sets size, weight, lighting and permit conditions under Wyo. Stat. Ann. 31-18-804(n), extends to all agricultural products the relief EO 2026-08 gave livestock and feed, and expires no later than November 7, 2026.
Text (Governor of Wyoming) → · Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Wyoming extends the federal fuel-hauler hours-of-service waiver to intrastate deliveries through December 16 under EO 2026-10
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon issued Executive Order 2026-10 on October 8, 2026, directing the Wyoming Department of Transportation to recognize and adopt, for intrastate commerce, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours-of-service waiver for gasoline and diesel haulers. The driving-time limits in 49 C.F.R. 395.3, as incorporated by Wyo. Stat. Ann. 31-18-303, do not apply to carriers and drivers moving gasoline or diesel within Wyoming, subject to the FMCSA waiver terms, until 11:59 p.m. on December 16, 2026.
Text (Governor of Wyoming) → · Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Your Wyoming Link
Rulings this week
- UK · EWHC Spares 5,000 late-served Dieselgate claims but makes claimants share costs
- 9TH CIR. Keeps California's captive audience meeting ban on hold
- CANADA Ontario Court of Appeal says licensed paralegals can negotiate accident benefits settlements for parties under disability
- UK · UKSC Backs insurer against Spain and France in Prestige oil spill arbitration case
Kentucky suspends dyed-diesel road-use ban and state penalties under Executive Order 2026-667
Under Executive Order 2026-667 (Oct. 7, 2026), approved by Attorney General Russell Coleman in AG Order 2026-07, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and suspended Kentucky's ban on using untaxed or dyed diesel on public roads (KRS 138.502(1)-(3)) and its state penalties, effective Oct. 8. The AG's approval limits the suspension to a period consistent with KRS 39A.090(2), generally 30 days; federal dyed-diesel rules still apply.
Text (Office of the Governor of Kentucky) → · Kentucky Lantern
Trump order directs Treasury to weigh diesel tax deferral and waive dyed-diesel highway penalties
President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14435 on Oct. 5, directing the Treasury secretary to decide within five days whether 26 U.S.C. 7508A allows deferring certain diesel fuel taxes incurred Oct. 5 through Dec. 31, 2026, without penalties or interest, and to have the IRS announce it will not impose penalties for highway use of dyed diesel in that period. The order also asks Treasury to explore eliminating the deferred tax.
Text (Federal Register) → · The White House, TheTrucker.com
State and local law roundup, week ending October 2, 2026: 23 developments
Twenty-three state and local measures dated September 25 to 29, 2026. California enacted laws on prescribed fire, children's meals, added-sugar menu warnings, diaper ingredients, disposable vapes, supplement sales to minors and disability-form fees. North Dakota, Texas, Arkansas and Georgia issued fuel emergency orders. New Jersey and New York signed school, reentry, Rutgers and climate bills, Massachusetts set emergency adult foster care rates, and San Jose paused detention-facility applications.
Entries (California Legislative Information) → · North Dakota Office of the Governor, City of San Jose, Office of the City Clerk (Legistar), Office of the Texas Governor +6
California sets emergency-response duties for driverless vehicle makers from July 2028
Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1246 on September 30, 2026. From July 1, 2028, autonomous vehicle manufacturers must use U.S.-based, California-licensed remote drivers, immediately dispatch local incident technicians after crashes or official requests, notify local jurisdictions of fleetwide failures, and let remote staff move or stop driverless commercial vehicles at an emergency official's direction. They must report response data to the DMV quarterly, and city attorneys may sue for civil penalties.
Enrolled text (California Legislative Information) → · Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Missouri governor signs EO 26-19 letting farm haulers use dyed diesel and heavier loads
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-19 on September 30, 2026, declaring a state of emergency and suspending enforcement of the motor fuel restrictions in Section 142.932, RSMo, so vehicles used strictly for agricultural purposes may run on dyed diesel on state highways and local roads, but not interstates. Six-axle farm combinations may carry up to 90,000 pounds. The relief runs through October 30.
Text (Missouri Secretary of State) → · Office of Governor Mike Kehoe, Missouri Farm Bureau
Law roundup: seven FAA airworthiness directives, IRS and HUD fee changes, Nebraska harvest weight relief
Sixteen federal rules and notices published September 24 to 28, plus one Nebraska executive order. They include seven FAA airworthiness directives and new IFR altitudes, an IRS estate tax closing letter fee rising from $56 to $76, a 1.05% HUD Section 108 guarantee fee for fiscal 2027, PHMSA's adoption of ASME Section XII for transport tanks, FTC rules of practice changes, and Nebraska's 90-day, permit-free 25% weight allowance for harvest haulers.
Entries (State of Nebraska, Office of the Governor) → · Federal Register
Sidley Austin hires Squire Patton Boggs energy partner James Schneider in Miami
James Schneider joined Sidley Austin as a Miami partner in its energy, transportation and infrastructure practice from Squire Patton Boggs, Law.com’s Daily Business Review and Law360 Pulse reported on September 22, 2026. The hire follows Sidley’s August Miami energy launch and brings the Miami office past 70 lawyers and professionals.
Announcement (Law.com Daily Business Review) → · Law360 Pulse