Massachusetts and Virginia Courts Strike down Nexus Regulations as Unconstitutional
Kenneth R. Werner of Angela E. Peters
Within the last year, the high courts of two states have found unconstitutional department regulations that required delivery of goods by common carrier as a prerequisite to the protection from net income tax of Public Law 86-272.
Loss and Damage Considerations on Intermodal Shipments Between Canada and the United States
Steven C. Weiss of Law Offices of Steven C. Weiss
The deregulation of various modes of freight transport in the United States and increased...
The Revised Interstate Commerce Act: A Black Hole for Freight Brokers?
Paul David Keenan of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The following is a brief analysis of how the current provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act, 49 U.S.C ?101 et. s.
The Carrier's Role In Epa's Gasoline Rules
Gary R. Letcher, Environmental Counsel
Carriers beware: under EPA's Clean Air Act rules, a carrier can be held liableÃÂfor up to $25,000 per incident .
The $50,000 Can Of Paint: What You Need To Know About Shipping "Dangerous Goods" In Compliance With DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations
Paul Jackson Rice,Peter S. Reichertz and Adam B. Cramer of Arent Fox LLP
In the wake of the 1996 ValuJet disaster over the Florida Everglades, FAA has increased its "dangerous goods" staff by 500%, and specifically targeted persons or companies that offer such goods for commercial shipment. With a $27,500 maximum civil penalty for each violation as well as the specter of criminal liabilities, careful attention to this complex area of federal law is a must for any corporate compliance program.
Recent Changes in Canadian Transportation Law
Catherine Agnes Pawluch of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP
Over the past several years, there has been a continuous trend towards the reduction of economic regulation of Canada?s truck transportation industry in favour of increased regulation of the industry?s safety operating practices.
The Carmack Amendment: A Uniform System Of Liability For Interstate Transportation Carriers
Janet E. Humphrey of Songstad & Randall
Counsel seeking recovery on behalf of their clients for damage or loss incurred as a result of the interstate .