Federal preemption over state causes of action in regards to cargo claims remains one of the most important principals of transportation law. Its history is rooted in the United States Constitution....more
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On July 14, 2016, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (“NMFTA”) published a supplement that changed the terms and conditions of the Uniform Straight Bill of Lading (“USBL”) published in the National Motor Freight...more