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FMCSA’s New Motus System: What Every USDOT-Registered Entity Needs To Know And Do Before May 14th
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is launching Motus, a revolutionary centralized registration platform that will permanently replace all existing FMCSA registration systems on May 14, 2026. Companies holding USDOT numbers must verify their portal accounts, confirm their Company Official designations, and update their information before the hard deadline to avoid operational disruptions and compliance issues.
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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One Battle After Another: Freight Brokers In A Post-Montgomery World
The Supreme Court's landmark decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC fundamentally reshapes liability exposure for freight brokers nationwide by ruling that negligence claims for hiring unsafe motor carriers are not preempted by federal law. This decision eliminates a critical legal defense that brokers had relied upon in many jurisdictions, potentially exposing the industry to increased litigation and higher insurance costs.
United States Litigation
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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In New York A Sudden Stop On Highway Provides Non-Negligent Explanation For Defendants In Rear-End Collisions
A New York appellate court recently reversed a lower court's summary judgment award in a rear-end collision case, establishing that a sudden stop on a highway without apparent reason can provide a non-negligent explanation for the trailing driver. The decision in Correa v. Cannon demonstrates how certain sudden stops differ from typical rear-end collision scenarios where the trailing driver is presumed negligent. This ruling offers critical guidance for defendants facing liability in highway rear-end accide
United States Transport
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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