Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJul 8, 2026Supreme Court Kills Broker Defense; Leasing Liability Next?
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, eliminating the federal preemption defense that has shielded freight brokers from sta
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