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Consumer Protection Update**** This is great news for movers and many of our clients. #moving #consumerprotection #ConsumerRights #bestrealtor #floridarealestate #TopListingAgent

My Question is: How is FMCSA going to catch double brokers and prosecute them? What evidence is needed? Is the fine going to stop the offenders from repeating the offence? Is FMCSA going to create a task force behind the law? Various Questions and I am sure the bill is not enough to answer them.

The #truckingindustry in Wisconsin is commending the passage of SB 613, a legislation that caps non-economic damage awards at $1 million. This reform aims to prevent abusive and frivolous lawsuits and supports the industry's role in providing jobs and delivering goods throughout the state. #truckinglife #supplychainmanagement #freightforwarding #lawsuit #truckingbusiness Nicholas Crawley, Troy Zurbuchen, Travis Nelson, Steve Kranig, Keith Chyla, John Nystrom, Vincent Collelo, Monterious Metcalfe, Terri Prokash, Cliff Sutton

The FMCSA is at it again! Now they are trying to convince Congress of the same narrative they have been pushing on our industry for over 5 years Please see the recent article from FreightWaves: https://lnkd.in/eQRZMgDt Rather than taking accountability, the Agency continues to cite a ruling in the Riojas case by an ALJ in 2019 implying that they do not have the authority to assess civil penalties. Please see the truth in an informative article published 3 weeks ago by Overdrive's Alex Lockie https://lnkd.in/eiQ-8_7C "The ALJ in the Riojas case actually required no court proceedings for FMCSA enforcement of penalties for operating with an Unsatisfactory safety rating, for fraud in the licensing application process, and for violating the 'reincarnation' rules against obtaining a new MC number to continue operating a carrier shut down for safety violations. Furthermore, the judge drew no line between "commercial" violations and "safety" violations, and another case in a higher court, Dandino, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Transportation, contradicts the Administrative Law Judge's ruling. That's all a bunch of legal talk meant to suggest that there's no good or clear reason FMCSA does not hit bad actors with civil penalties, such as the $10,000 fines mentioned on the OP-1 form for perjury."

Another super article chronicling the recent Right to Repair Bill written into law in the State of Oregon. Fair play to the legislative body who pushed back on some of the usual tactics where bogus arguments are used to prevent reuse of parts in the repair process - this is something we have seen for many years in the B2B sector but its great to see that decision makers are becoming wiser to these tactics. https://lnkd.in/eQH3_By2

This @OverdriveUpdate article was updated today. While the issue of @FMCSA "raiding" @TQLogistics in response to the Oct. 31, 2023 @Pink__Cheetah complaint was always nothing more than sensationalism, there is now probable cause to believe @FMCSA may be trying to deceive the industry over whether they in fact visited TQL to secure the documents they compelled TQL to release to Dakota. That matter is now under investigation... You are being told to believe @tianetdotorg's 2020 claim brokers average only 16% margins and @thefreightnerd's 2023 assertion they average 14% and that the evidence on Pink Cheetah's load with TQL, the one and only TQL load where there has ever been transparency, a load which the documents show she received just 56% of the load pay was just a fluke. Are you buying all this nonsense they are spewing at you, Drivers? @MuthaTrucker_ @WmTrucking https://lnkd.in/e8-YJibM

We defeated Travelers' attempt to avoid paying a judgment the Second Circuit ordered the insurer to pay to my client after the Second Circuit reversed summary judgment for Travelers and directed the district court to enter judgment in my client's favor. The district judge rejected Travelers’ unjustified bid for a second bite at the apple. Clearly, it's not always better under the umbrella. I am proud to fight the good fight for policyholders every day! #travelers #insurance #policyholders #klgates #appellatelaw #cargoinsurance #lawyer

Georgia Regulations Would Cut Agents’ Licensing Course Load from 20 Hours to 8 https://lnkd.in/eh4DWK_v Several people have asked me what I thought about this. In the comments below are links to two blog posts I made regarding agent education.

Here's a simple analogy to understand the concept of Obligations, Liability, Risk, and Indemnity in a project. Scenario: I take my toddler to a restaurant and order tea. Obligations: I am obligated to pay for my order. Liability: If I accidentally break a teacup, I'll be liable to pay for the broken cup. Indemnity: If my toddler accidentally breaks a teacup, he won't have to pay a single penny. I'll pay for the entire cup on my toddler's behalf. In other words, I have indemnified my toddler. Risk: There is a risk that I forgot my wallet at home. In such a situation, I'll be unable to fulfill my obligation of making payment for the tea that I had ordered. I hope that this analogy clears up these terms.

New Car Giving You Nightmares? Consumer Protection Act to the Rescue! Have you ever driven your brand new car home, only to face unexpected defects? The CPA is here to ensure you get what you paid for – a vehicle that’s in good working order and free of defects. Swipe through our detailed guide on how to handle car defects, from understanding your rights under the CPA to the steps you can take for dispute resolution and legal action. Don’t get stuck with a lemon, know your rights and take action! 🔍 Understand Your Rights ⚖️ Ensure Fairness and Quality 💼 Get Professional Help Read our newsletter for more: https://lnkd.in/dDhMhb2x #ConsumerProtection #CPA #KnowYourRights #LegalSupport #CarDefects