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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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District Court of South Carolina Slams the Brakes on Broker Liability

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In a negligence action brought against transportation broker, Echo Global Logistics, Inc. (“Echo”), the District Court for the District of South Carolina held that Congress expressly preempted state laws related to brokers’...more

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