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7th Circuit Again Upholds Preemption of Negligent Hiring Claims Against a Freight Broker

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued another important ruling for brokers, upholding that a claim for negligent hiring against a freight broker was preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration...more

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Ever-Changing Effects Of Sperl

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Sperl v. C. H. Robinson is back on our radar, this time addressing apportionment of fault and contribution in an interesting manner. It was only earlier this year that we reported on the Illinois Appellate Court’s ruling in...more

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Brokers Beware: Findings Of Vicarious Liability May Nullify Ability To Seek Contribution

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Freight brokers have been on notice in Illinois since the Sperl v. C.H. Robinson decision came down in 2011 that they may be held liable for the actions of a motor carrier and its drivers. In Sperl, an Illinois Appellate...more

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InterConnect FLASH! No. 63 - Employee v. IC: Dual Role of Agent and Small Fleet Owner

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The ‘Agent Model’ is commonly used by motor carriers operating with independent contractors (“ICs”) to increase capacity in various markets. The model allows the motor carrier to align certain increased costs; e.g., sales,...more

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