Legal issues
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Commentary: AB-5 does more harm than good
Ben Thrower examines the issues surrounding California's AB-5, which impacts truckers who are independent contractors.
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Federal judge extends temporary injunction against AB5 in California
It isn't clear how long the temporary order will be in effect but plaintiffs seem happy that it will be replaced with something longer-lasting.
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Are nuclear verdicts out of control?
Seth Holm of FreightWaves Freight Intel Group writes about the impact of nuclear verdicts on the trucking industry. Will 2020 be a tipping point for…
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WTT?!? weekend wrap: AB5 update, Lime scales back, mad insurance rates, pricing power, more [with video]
Happy top of the weekend! Thanks for making us a part of the backhaul of your week, and boy do we have some news for…
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Trucking’s California legal battles have conflation potential
Legal battle in California is pulling trucking in different directions
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Cuomo hints at an AB5-like regulation for New York; effort in New Jersey derailed for now
No specific trucking reference in the governor's State of the State, but calls current situation a "scam."
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ExxonMobil wins rare challenge against OFAC penalty
Experts say reversal of penalty related to U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control won’t hinder its broader enforcement activities.
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Freight services company owner faces fraud charges
Investors in U.S.-based FreightGuru.com bilked out of $800,000, authorities allege.
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Three plead guilty to importing fake Native American jewelry
Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
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WTT?!? weekday wrap: Australian fires, chain-reaction accidents, the latest economic data, and more [with video]
We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don’t…
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