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Caging the Reptile: McNamara v. Navar

Transportation
February 10, 2021
Transportation
Winter 2021

Caging the Reptile: McNamara v. Navar

Plaintiffs use of the “Reptile Theory” in trucking cases has undoubtedly led to many so-called nuclear…
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Highway Robbery: Excessive Invoices for Nonconsensual Tows and What You Can Do About Them

Transportation
January 23, 2021
Transportation
Winter 2021

Highway Robbery: Excessive Invoices for Nonconsensual Tows and What You Can Do About Them

Following a commercial motor vehicle accident, motor carriers are often held responsible for the cleanup,…
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Digital Freight Brokerages May Impact Liability for Shippers and Carriers

Transportation
October 16, 2020
Transportation
Summer 2020

Digital Freight Brokerages May Impact Liability for Shippers and Carriers

The transportation industry continues to evolve.  With the advent of new technology such as autonomous…
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Electronic Logging Devices: Information and Tips on FMCSA Mandate Now in Effect

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Transportation
April 24, 2020
Transportation
Spring 2020

Electronic Logging Devices: Information and Tips on FMCSA Mandate Now in Effect

As of December 16, 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s ELD mandate has gone into…
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US DOT Debuts the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

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Transportation
February 17, 2020
Transportation
Winter 2020

US DOT Debuts the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

As of January 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) activated the Federal Motor Carrier…
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F&P on the Road

Transportation
February 2, 2020
Transportation
Winter 2020

F&P on the Road

Bert Randall presented “High Times at Work – Medical Marijuana and the Workplace” at the Carroll…
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FMC Investigation into Demurrage and Detention Charges

Transportation
August 17, 2019
Transportation
Summer 2019

FMC Investigation into Demurrage and Detention Charges

An increase in frequency of detention and demurrage charges assessed against port users across the country…
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Distracted Driving and Nuclear Verdicts

Transportation
July 17, 2019
Transportation
Summer 2019

Distracted Driving and Nuclear Verdicts

The trucking industry has experienced an increase in nuclear jury verdicts since January 2017.  In fact,…
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