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Freight Brokers Face Escalating Exposure Following Landmark $604 Million Verdict
A Texas jury has returned a $604 million verdict against freight broker C.H. Robinson following a fatal 2021 trucking accident, finding the broker 23% liable despite the carrier holding a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. This landmark decision, arriving months after the Supreme Court's Montgomery ruling eliminated federal preemption defenses, signals a fundamental shift in broker liability exposure and raises critical questions about whether standard carrier vetting procedures remain legally sufficient i
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Freight Brokers Face Escalating Exposure Following Landmark $604 Million Verdict
A Texas jury has returned a $604 million verdict against freight broker C.H. Robinson following a fatal 2021 trucking accident, finding the broker 23% liable despite the carrier holding a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. This landmark decision, arriving months after the Supreme Court's Montgomery ruling eliminated federal preemption defenses, signals a fundamental shift in broker liability exposure and raises critical questions about whether standard carrier vetting procedures remain legally sufficient i
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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Latest FCC, DOJ, DHS Actions On Drones Indicate An Increased Focus On National Security
The Trump Administration has intensified its focus on drone security through coordinated federal actions in July 2026, expediting counter-drone capabilities for state and local governments while simultaneously strengthening prohibitions against foreign-produced unmanned aircraft systems. These sweeping regulatory changes mark a significant expansion of national security measures affecting the entire UAS marketplace.
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Lucy Marvin's Maritime Musings: The Federal Government's Best-Kept Secrets
Two small federal offices within the FMC and Surface Transportation Board quietly demonstrate how responsive government can resolve commercial disputes and assist transportation stakeholders. These programs help parties navigate regulatory questions and resolve disagreements before they escalate into costly litigation, serving as valuable resources for shippers, carriers, and consumers in the freight transportation network.
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Lucy Marvin's Maritime Musings: ALJ Budgeting For The FMC
As the Federal Maritime Commission's adjudicatory workload has quadrupled since 2020, its Office of Administrative Law Judges operates with minimal permanent staff and no dedicated law clerks. With demurrage and detention litigation surging and new enforcement matters on the horizon, the question emerges whether current judicial resources can sustain fair and efficient resolution of increasingly complex shipping disputes.
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Holland & Knight
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