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Daily Business Review

Insurance Coverage for Emerging Supply Chain Risks in Latin America

Monitoring and managing the risks that may impact supply chains in Latin America are key to maintaining their functionality and reliability, as a single point of failure can quickly ripple to stop or limit business operations and cause serious financial and reputational losses.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

U.S. Eleventh Circuit Remands Helms-Burton Trafficking Case Involving Confiscated Cuban Port

”I expect to see many more cases like Del Valle and this one," said Bob Jarvis, an international litigation professor at Nova Southeastern University. "Of course, such cases will make a thawing of the U.S.-Cuba relations even harder to achieve, but the incoming administration has no interest in a thaw."
3 minute read

Law.com

7th Circ. Rejects Liability Claims Against Freight Broker's Hiring Choices

The circuit court affirmed a trial court's decision granting summary judgment to a freight broker who arranged the delivery of a shipment brought by a driver who hit and severely injured the plaintiff. The court determined the broker didn't have an agency relationship with the driver and the carrier.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

'True Leadership Is About Putting Others First': 2024 In-House Award Winners Inspired, Took Road Less Traveled

Among the honorees were Don Liu of Target and Sam Khichi of CVS, who immigrated to the United States as children and were determined to make the most of the opportunities their parents provided. As an elementary school student, Khichi worked at his father's dry cleaning store and sold greeting cards door to door.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Federal Judge Sets 2026 Admiralty Bench Trial in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Litigation

Cozen O'Connor filed a motion asking U.S. District Senior Judge James K. Bredar to modify his restraining order that prohibits civil litigators from prosecuting claims against two Singapore-based shipping companies in other courts.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Elaine Darr Brings Transformation and Value to DHL's Business

Darr has delivered measurable value to the company by driving innovation, fostering seamless cross-company collaboration, and championing teamwork. Notably, she has been integral in the adoption of transformative technologies, including gen AI, positioning DHL at the forefront of industry advancements.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

From Tires to Tracks: Goodyear Chief Risk Officer Joins Union Pacific as Legal Chief

Christina Conlin is jumping aboard as the U.S. rail industry faces heightened regulatory scrutiny in the wake of a string of high-profile rail accidents.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

CSX Joins Rest of Big Four Railroad Companies in Installing New Generation of Legal Leadership

CEO Joe Hinrichs said the company's hiring of an 18-year veteran of its legal department as legal chief "highlights our confidence in the exceptional depth of talent within our organization. We are fortunate to have an outstanding team of railroaders poised to harness our current momentum and propel us toward even greater success."
3 minute read

Law.com

Judge Approves $795K Settlement in Class Action Over Misclassification of Delivery Drivers

"We think this is a very favorable resolution of misclassification and deduction claims under the Massachusetts Wage Act, which provides significant relief to the 47 class members involved," Olena Savytska of Lichten & Liss-Riordan said of the $795,000 settlement on behalf of delivery drivers misclassified as independent contractors.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Tremendous Outcome': Duane Morris and Blank Rome Reach $102M Settlement With DOJ in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

"This resolution ensures that the costs of the federal government's cleanup efforts in the Fort McHenry Channel are borne by Grace Ocean and Synergy and not the American taxpayer," said Benjamin C. Mizer, principal deputy associate attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice.
3 minute read

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