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The Mouse That Roared: A Look Back at TCW v. Evergreen

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The Federal Maritime Commission (the “FMC” or the “Commission”) recently issued its highly anticipated decision on remand in TCW, Inc. v. Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp. et al. (the “Order on Remand”),[1] a...more

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2025 Preview: New Year Brings New Chairman at the FMC and Notable Developments for Shippers, OTIs, Carriers, and Others to Monitor

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This advisory alert is part of an ongoing series from Venable regarding noteworthy developments in trade laws expected in 2025....more

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Federal Net Neutrality Reinstatement Denied by Court of Appeals; State-Level Laws Remain in Place

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The Net Neutrality rules aimed to protect open, free, and fast Internet for all, while opponents questioned federal agency authority and worried the rules stymied investment and innovation....more

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OFAC Issues Sanctions Compliance Guidance and Scenarios for U.S. and International Maritime Industry

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On October 31, 2024, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued scenario-based guidance specific to the maritime shipping industry....more

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Global Services Contracts - Going to Market with the Best Strategy for Your Case

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Global transportation and logistics services can amount to some of the largest expenses, and even the largest single contracts by spend, for enterprises with high traffic volumes. Among mature buyers and sellers of goods the...more

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Double Brokering and Hostage Load Action Plan: What to Do When You’re Asked to Pay More or Pay Twice

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You just received a demand that you must pay an unknown party to receive your cargo—NOW WHAT? Shippers and brokers too frequently receive payment demands for transportation services that far exceed contracted amounts or any...more

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FMC Final Rule on “Refusal to Deal or Negotiate” Effective Sept. 23, 2024

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The Federal Maritime Commission (the “FMC”) issued its Final Rule on July 22, 2024, establishing its approach to determining what constitutes an unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate cargo space and vessel space...more

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FCC’s Net Neutrality Order Extends Exclusive Access Prohibitions to Broadband-Only Services Delivered to Residential and...

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In April, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted its Net Neutrality Order which once again reclassified Broadband Internet Access Service (BIAS) as a Title II, common carrier service. ...more

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Texas Common Carrier Status Confirmed

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Litigation practice tip before we dive into Right-Way Sand Co. v. South Texas Pipelines LLC (STX). Waiting 27 months after being sued and after the offending activity has occurred before asking for an injunction to “protect...more

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InterConnect Newsletter - Q2 2024

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking input from industry stakeholders on the role of artificial intelligence in the supply chain. The DOT’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure is one of many federal...more

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The FMC’s Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Requirements Takes Effect Despite Pending Litigation

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On February 26, 2024, the FMC issued its final rule on detention and demurrage billing requirements. On February 27, 2024, our team outlined the practical impact that the Final Rule will have in the article: “A Whole New...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

How Will the FTC Ban on Non-Competes Impact the Healthcare Industry?

There is a misperception that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete clauses excludes hospitals and healthcare entities. This is not exactly the case. Some employers are outside the FTC’s jurisdiction and...more

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Federal Trade Commission Non-Compete Clause Rule May Exempt Certain Nonprofit and Other Types of Employers

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As covered in an earlier client alert by our firm, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s final Non-Complete Clause Rule—if it survives legal challenges and becomes effective—would ban most post-employment non-compete...more

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Federal Maritime Commission Announces Demurrage and Detention Final Rule

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Following its Feb. 23, 2024, release of a pre-publication draft, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)'s Final Rule on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements (Final Rule) was published on Feb. 26, 2024, in the Federal...more

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FMC Dispute Resolution: A Guide for Using CADRS to Resolve Ocean Carriage Disputes

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Many shippers and service providers are looking toward the upcoming ocean carrier bid season while still reeling from the effects of the global pandemic. It is not uncommon to identify colorable claims against any number of...more

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Federal Maritime Commission Publishes New Rules for Demurrage and Detention Billing

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Common carriers and marine terminal operators must start reviewing their current demurrage and detention billing process to ensure that their business practices fully comply with a new final rule issued by the Federal...more

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Freight Forwarders and Common Carriers: As You Look Ahead to 2024, Do You "Know Your Cargo"?

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As federal regulators have recently made clear, steamship lines, non-vessel-operating common carriers, indirect air carriers, freight forwarders, and others involved in the global movement of cargo must ensure that their...more

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FMC Final Rule Updates Shipping Rate Regulation

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The Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) issued a Final Rule in FMC Docket No. 21-03 amending its Carrier Automated Tariffs regulations under 46 CFR Part 520, effective on February 1, 2024. (89 FR 25). The amendments aim to...more

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New Federal Maritime Commission Rules Introduce Significant Changes for Carriers and Shippers

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The Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) newly revised tariff regulations will be effective February 1, 2024. These rule changes will somewhat significantly change day-to-day practices for both vessel operating common carriers...more

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Navigating the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Part Two: New Rules and Big Changes

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After the June 2022 enactment of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA), the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) in October 2022, relating to demurrage and detention billing...more

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[Webinar] Agricultural Cargo Security Is In Your Hands - January 24th, 9:30 am - 10:30 am CST

In this one-hour training, you'll learn how to exercise the power you have to help secure our nation's supply chain across all modes of transportation and types of cargo. Even those not participating in the CTPAT program need...more

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FMC Proposes Expanded Demurrage and Detention Invoice Requirements, Time Frames for Billing, and More in Notice of Proposed...

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Following the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements published in the Federal Register in February, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or “the Commission”) notified the public...more

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OSRA 2022 Update: Federal Maritime Commission Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Seeks Public Comment on Defining...

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​​​​​​​In light of the challenges faced by U.S. shipping interests, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (“OSRA 2022”) amended various statutory provisions of the Shipping Act of 1984 (“Shipping Act”), including common...more

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Federal Maritime Commission Seeking Comment on New Rulemaking Regarding Prohibition Against Ocean Common Carrier Refusal to...

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In response to supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, on 16 June 2022, the U.S. Congress enacted the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA) to increase the authority of the Federal Maritime Commission...more

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FMC Issues Proposed Rule on OSRA Refusal to Deal on Vessel Space Accommodations

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The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced on Sept. 13, 2022, that it is seeking public comment on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) addressing what constitutes an unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate with...more

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