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(10 articles)Supply Chain Disruption: Legal & Strategic Imperatives for 2024
The International Bar Association has published analysis on the persistent challenges of supply chain disruption affecting global trade operations. This authoritative perspective highlights that disru
Supreme Court Expands Freight Broker Liability: What You Need to Know
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision that significantly expands the legal liability exposure facing freight brokers across North America. This ruling clarifies that freight brokers can be
Texas Supreme Court Shields Shippers from Carrier Accident Liability
The Texas Supreme Court's May 15, 2026 ruling in *In re Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.* establishes that direct shippers using federally regulated carriers for routine freight shipments cannot be held liable
Prevent Supply Chain Pricing Disputes with Smarter Contracts
Foley & Lardner LLP, a major law firm, has published guidance on contract strategies designed to prevent pricing disputes in supply chain relationships. The article addresses a persistent challenge wh
Supreme Court Expands Freight Broker Liability for Unsafe Carriers
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling that significantly expands the legal liability of freight brokers when they hire trucking companies with poor safety records or unsafe operating pra
Trump Admin Escalates Tariff Legal Battles—Supply Chain Faces Uncertainty
The Trump administration has filed additional tariff-related lawsuits, signaling an aggressive expansion of its trade enforcement posture. This development represents a structural shift in how tariff
SCOTUS Ruling on Broker Liability: What It Means for Trucking Rates
The Supreme Court's decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC fundamentally shifts liability exposure for freight brokers, marking a structural change in the trucking market. Previously shiel
Supreme Court Freight Broker Ruling: What Really Changes?
The Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II strips away Federal Aviation Administration Authorization (FAAAA) preemption protections that previously shielded freight br
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Brokers to State Liability Lawsuits
On May 14, the US Supreme Court delivered a unanimous 9-0 decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that fundamentally reshapes legal exposure for the nation's approximately 30,000 freight br
Logistics Legal Updates: February 2026 Compliance Briefing
Kennedys Law LLP's monthly 'Bite-Size Insights' series provides condensed regulatory and legal updates relevant to the logistics and supply chain sector. This February 2026 edition synthesizes emergin