Last Updated: November 2011
Transportation News & Updates
The following articles written by Ronald Usem were published recently:
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Jun-11 |
Railroad Limits Liability by Circular and Avoids Higher Carmack Liability |  |
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Apr-11 |
Analysis of Sperl et al v. C.H. Robinson, Illinois Court of Appeals, Third Judicial District, Case No. 3-09-0830 |
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Mar-11 |
Important Settlement in US Ct. of Appeals, DC Circuit, has Major Impact on Transportation Industry | |
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Feb-11 |
Insurance Company Attempts to Deny Cargo Liability Asserting "Failure to Cooperate" | |
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Dec-10 |
OOIDA Loses Major Leasing Rules Case | |
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Nov-10 |
Ocean Bills of Lading & Inland Transportation | |
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Aug-10 |
Can An Unlicensed Broker Recover Commissions From A Motor Carrier? | |
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Feb-10 |
Broker subjected to Risk of Loss When Carriers Insurance Fails | |
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Dec--09 |
Who Is Ultimately Responsible For Proper Loading Of A Truck | |
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Aug-09 |
Your Actions May Determine Liability for Personal Injuries | |
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Jul-09 |
Review of Risk When Contracting with Motor Carriers | |
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Mar-09 |
Broker Wins Negligent Hiring Case | |
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Dec-08 |
How to Deal with "Agents" | |
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Jul-08 |
Broker Liability For Negligent Hiring Expands, Due Diligence Obligations Increased | |
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Mar-08 |
Oak Harbor Freight Lines V. Sears Comes Back to Haunt Shippers and Brokers | |
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Feb-08 |
Scramm Type Risks Continue To Haunt Brokerage | |
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Apr-07 |
Illinois Court Refuses To Enforce Prohibition Against Back Solicitation | |
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Mar-07 |
Things to Note About 18 Month Statute of Limitations for Claims | |
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Dec-06 |
Freight Held "Hostage" | |
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Aug-06 |
Schramm Type Negligent Hiring Liability Imposed On Shipper | |
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Mar-06 |
Preferential Payments And The Defense Of Payment In The " Ordinary Course Of Business" | |
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