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Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Proximate Cause in Catastrophic Highway Accident – Werner Enterprises, Inc. v. Blake

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On June 27, 2025, the Texas Supreme Court issued its opinion in Werner Enterprises, Inc. v. Blake, No. 23-0493, providing significant guidance on the doctrine of proximate cause in Texas negligence law. The Court reversed a...more

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Sixth Circuit Decision Raises the Stakes for Supreme Court Review and Broker Liability

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The Sixth Circuit recently became the latest Court of Appeals to weigh in on whether the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) preempts claims of negligent carrier selection under state common law for...more

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New York Appellate Clarifies Interplay Between Graves Amendment and Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 370

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Important news from New York’s Appellate Division. In Second Child v. Edge Auto, Inc., 236 A.D.3d 499 (1st Dep’t 2025), the court addressed the interplay between the Graves Amendment and New York Vehicle & Traffic Law section...more

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Appellate Court Rejects Negligence Claim in Bus Injury Case, Finds Normal Travel Conditions

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McClain v. MTA Bus Co., 222 N.Y.S.3d 142 (2d Dept Nov. 27, 2024) - The appellate division addressed a common issue in transportation actions, a plaintiff alleges they were caused to fall or be injured as a result of actions...more

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Global Transportation Finance Newsletter - December 2018

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In This Issue: - Federal Safe Harbor from Liability Expanded for Aircraft Lenders and Lessors - ICAO CORSIA Update: Compliance Complexities Under ICAO’s New Carbon Offsetting Scheme Federal Safe Harbor from Liability...more

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