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Recent Changes in Canadian Transportation Law ( May 2006 )
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 $50,000 Can Of Paint: What You Need To Know About Shipping "Dangerous Goods" In Compliance With DOT's Hazardous Materials Regulations ( September 1999 )
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. -
The Carrier's Role In Epa's Gasoline Rules ( October 1999 )
Carriers beware: under EPA's Clean Air Act rules, a carrier can be held liable—for up to $25,000 per incident . -
The Carmack Amendment: A Uniform System Of Liability For Interstate Transportation Carriers ( September 1999 )
Counsel seeking recovery on behalf of their clients for damage or loss incurred as a result of the interstate . -
Loss and Damage Considerations on Intermodal Shipments Between Canada and the United States ( August 1999 )
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? ( June 1999 )
The following is a brief analysis of how the current provisions of the Interstate Commerce Act, 49 U.S.C ?101 et. s. -
Massachusetts and Virginia Courts Strike down Nexus Regulations as Unconstitutional ( January 1998 )
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.
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