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[Scopelitis Law @ScopelitisLaw]

The Winter 2024 Transportation Brief covers the importance of compliance with #BIPA in Illinois; A case that, if affirmed, means drivers for private carriers are likely to be covered by the #FAA; What to assess now that #CTA is in effect; and more.

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[Scopelitis Law @ScopelitisLaw]

Scopelitis authored this paper, which details the worsening litigation landscape of U.S. trucking and logistics companies and offers policymakers a number of legal reform measures to make the civil justice system more efficient and fair for all parties.

[U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform @LegalReform]

Over 72% of everything that gets shipped in America is carried by truck, and over 90% of trucking firms are small businesses. That means the rising tide of lawsuits against trucking firms is raising prices on most things that Americans buy.

Read more: https://t.co/5Eztx3gGkz

[@todaystrucking @Todaystrucking]

Are in-cab cameras a safety tool or a legal liability? A panel at #ATAmce22 offered several insights. https://t.co/PKtna3Q0Hv @TRUCKINGdotORG @ScopelitisLaw #trucking

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ICYMI: Scopelitis in @TransportTopics: “There is a general concern that the six-factor ‘economic realities test’ central to the new standard could be a step in the wrong direction for motor carriers wishing to maintain their use of independent owner-operators.”

[Transport Topics @TransportTopics]

There is general concern about the six-factor “economic realities test” central to the new standard. @USDOL by @ericdmiller46
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Coverage of Scopelitis Partners Greg Feary, Shannon Cohen, and Prasad Sharma's presentations at @TRUCKINGdotORG's #ATAmce22, including perspectives on #AB5.

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[Transport Topics @TransportTopics]

“Independent contractor law is a question of facts and law,” one expert said at a session at #ATAmce22 Story via @ericdmiller46

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[American Trucking @TRUCKINGdotORG]

Thank you to the #trucking industry supporters that attended tonight’s #ATAmce22 Truck PAC event, sponsored by @lytx and @ScopelitisLaw! Learn more about Truck PAC here: https://t.co/2z9wlEjKa4

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More from Scopelitis on recent cases wherein independent contractor drivers have obtained class certification of claims alleging deceptive practices by a motor carrier under state consumer protection statutes. https://t.co/9ON9wzFE4w

#trucking #transportation #logistics

[American Trucking @TRUCKINGdotORG]

.@ScopelitisLaw counsels over 5,000 transportation clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. The Firm supports @TRUCKINGdotORG's work investing in the future of the #Transportation industry, including #ATAmce22. More about Scopelitis https://t.co/tjojocOR46

[Scopelitis Law @ScopelitisLaw]

The latest #Transportation Brief cover story unpacks news that the US Supreme Court refused CTA's appeal to maintain an injunction prohibiting enforcement of CA #AB5. Businesses may use various strategies to comply, but much is still unclear. Full article: https://t.co/bOIOKGmMtp

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[John Kingston @JohnHKingston]

I liked this post from ⁦@ScopelitisLaw⁩ because 1) they have always been supremely helpful to ⁦@FreightWaves⁩ journalists writing #trucking and the law stories and b) I had no idea how many clients they had. Now I do. Wow…that’s a lot. https://t.co/MDzS4khKUB

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For 8 years, Scopelitis has made the list of Top Workplaces. Our attorneys take a collaborative approach, whether for their work w. The Firm’s 5,000 #transportation clients or competing on the Pickleball court. Learn more abt working at Scopelitis #LawFirm https://t.co/sLp0iWFzFK

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For now, #AB5 and its #ABCtest for determining #independentcontractor status is effective for the #truckingindustry. Full story from @CCJnow, including what #ScopelitisLaw expects to come next in the ongoing AB 5 saga: https://t.co/FY1min8lJQ

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#LawAlert Judge Benitez of the US District Court for the Southern District of California held a hearing in CTA's challenge to enforcement of #AB5 against the trucking industry. More info: https://t.co/FLSVkbyyT7

#owneroperator #trucking #logistics #supplychain #transportation

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Learn abt 2022 #transportation trends in @STC_Transport's newsletter incl. a new future for @CVSA's North American Fatigue Management Program, what an effective @FMCSA Beyond Compliance program might be, and the exclusion of Miranda’s Law from the #IIJA https://t.co/dc8YvNrtMM

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The Supreme Court invited the Solicitor General to file a brief expressing the federal government’s views on whether the Supreme Court should hear CTA's suit claiming federal law preempts California’s #AB5 https://t.co/L935VUbbqs

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On 11/3 Scopelitis Attorney Caroline Milner will present The 3PL’s Roles & Responsibilities During Food Recalls at @IWLA_US's #IWLA2021. Join the session or find Caroline, Michael Reed, or @WarehouseLawyer next week.

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#IWLA_edu #Warehouses #3PL

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The top story in the latest 60 Seconds with STC reveals why the combination of drivers starting to figure out ELDs and enforcement getting better at understanding how to identify and document Hours of Service can be dangerous. More from @STC_Transport: https://t.co/NKXWY2YUgS

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Attorneys @WarehouseLawyer and Eric Meyers will discuss the latest in #Warehouse Legal Claims today at 3:15p at @gccaorg's #ColdChain2021. Pop by to hear more or find them at the conference to discuss any #transportation and #logistics questions https://t.co/4RaH3b9cuF

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Spring 2021 #TransportationBrief updates include the PRO Act, changes in export #AirCargo rules, navigating PPP loans during the sale of a business, negligence claims, new leadership at @STC_Transport and more.

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#transportation #trucking

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[KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) @ksmcpa]

Watch nearly a dozen presentations given by #transportation experts from KSM, KSM Transport Advisors, @McLeodSoftware, @ScopelitisLaw, and @TRUCKINGdotORG during KSM and McLeod’s Accounting & Finance Conference 5/4-5/6. Register here: https://t.co/EJYrzy7zSa