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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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7th Circuit Again Upholds Preemption of Negligent Hiring Claims Against a Freight Broker

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued another important ruling for brokers, upholding that a claim for negligent hiring against a freight broker was preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration...more

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Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad: The Seventh Circuit Enters a Huge Win for the Freight Brokerage Industry

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The freight brokerage industry began humming Meat Loaf’s 1977 power ballad earlier today when the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit became the third federal appellate court to consider the extent to which...more

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In Anticipation of Preemption: The U.S. Supreme Court Speaks (Sort Of...)

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The transportation and logistics industry has been widely anticipating a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court as to whether or not it will accept for review two very significant cases involving the scope of the Federal...more

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Federal Preemption, Brokers and Cargo Claims - A Primer and Update

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U.S. Constitution - Article VI: This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall...more

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"It Was A Very Good Year" (For Freight Brokers)

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Frank Sinatra certainly was not thinking about freight brokers when singing this Grammy-winning song back in 1966. However, the title of the song definitely resonates for freight brokers in 2018. In addition to capitalizing...more

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