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(3 articles)Labor & Workforce
ModerateJun 5, 2026Federal Court Strikes Down California Bus Driver Meal Break Rule
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has invalidated California's meal and rest break requirements for bus drivers, determining that federal Hours of Service regulations established by the FMCSA preempt
FreightWaves#federal-preemption#hours-of-service#california-labor-law
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 1, 2026Small Businesses Still Struggling With Tariffs One Year Later
Despite optimism surrounding 'Liberation Day,' small businesses across North America continue facing significant operational and financial headwinds from persistent tariff policies. The article highli
FreightWaves#tariff-policy#small-business-impact#trade-barriers
Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateApr 20, 2026FMM Presents 12-Point Plan to Ease Supply Chain Burdens
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) is preparing a comprehensive 12-point proposal to present to Malaysia's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) minister, addressing signifi
The Edge Malaysia#malaysia-trade-policy#supply-chain-disruptions#fmm-proposal