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Trucking Industry Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) Brokers

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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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The Growing Risk of Liability for Freight Brokers, Direct Shippers and Third-Party Logistic Providers in Motor Carrier Collisions

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Negligence claims arising from motor carrier collisions have typically focused on the driver, owner and/or operator of the subject vehicle involved in the accident. This traditional model allowed freight brokers, direct...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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New Avenue for Motor Carriers and Brokers to Remove Cases to Federal Court

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Earlier this year in Desiree Luccio and Reed Frerichs v. UPS Co., the Southern District of Florida brought good news for motor carriers and brokers. This case involved UPS’ intrastate transportation of frozen embryos. The...more

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