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Preemption, Conversion And Limitation (Of Liability)—Oh My! Eighth Circuit Affirms $100 Liability Limit For FedEx’s Loss Of $250,000 Watch: Key Takeaways For Shippers And Carriers
The Eighth Circuit's recent decision examines critical questions facing the transportation and logistics industry: How far does the Airline Deregulation Act's preemption reach? Can carriers enforce contractual liability limitations when high-value shipments go missing? What happens when an employee allegedly steals a $250,000 luxury watch during transit—does the conversion exception apply?
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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States Challenge FAA’s Nationwide Environmental Review For Drone Package Delivery
A multistate coalition has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to set aside the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) nationwide drone-delivery environmental review. 15 states and Harris County, Texas (Petitioners), filed a lawsuit on September 28 challenging FAA’s July 28, 2026, Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for Drone Package Delivery Operations in the United States. The short initial filing does not yet state the merits arguments.
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Preemption, Conversion And Limitation (Of Liability)—Oh My! Eighth Circuit Affirms $100 Liability Limit For FedEx’s Loss Of $250,000 Watch: Key Takeaways For Shippers And Carriers
The Eighth Circuit's recent decision examines critical questions facing the transportation and logistics industry: How far does the Airline Deregulation Act's preemption reach? Can carriers enforce contractual liability limitations when high-value shipments go missing? What happens when an employee allegedly steals a $250,000 luxury watch during transit—does the conversion exception apply?
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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States Challenge FAA’s Nationwide Environmental Review For Drone Package Delivery
A multistate coalition has petitioned the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to set aside the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) nationwide drone-delivery environmental review. 15 states and Harris County, Texas (Petitioners), filed a lawsuit on September 28 challenging FAA’s July 28, 2026, Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision (FONSI/ROD) for Drone Package Delivery Operations in the United States. The short initial filing does not yet state the merits arguments.
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Environmental Stewardship In Antarctic Cruising: What Operators Must Navigate
Antarctica's pristine environment faces unprecedented challenges as expedition cruise tourism continues to grow. Operators must navigate a complex three-tiered regulatory framework spanning international maritime law, Treaty-level obligations, and voluntary industry standards. Understanding these environmental obligations and implementing rigorous compliance protocols is essential for protecting both the continent's fragile ecosystems and operators' legal exposure.
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Recent Cyber Incidents Underscore The Need For Maritime Cybersecurity Compliance
Federal authorities recently intervened when a commercial oil tanker and an LNG carrier experienced potential cyberattacks, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the Maritime Transportation System. As Congress considers the MTS CYBER Act and regulators strengthen oversight, these incidents demonstrate how threat actors could manipulate vessel propulsion, navigation, and cargo systems with potentially catastrophic consequences.
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Holland & Knight
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FMCSA MOTUS Implementation – Common Motor Carrier Concerns
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration launched MOTUS in May 2026, replacing legacy registration platforms and fundamentally changing how motor carriers, freight brokers, and surface freight forwarders handle operating authority applications and license maintenance. While designed to combat fraud and streamline registration activities, the transition has created significant user experience challenges that threaten operating authority status and customer relationships for transportation service prov
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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