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In a move to address lawsuit abuse impacting the trucking industry, Wisconsin and Indiana have recently passed legislation aimed at curbing excessive damages and promoting safety on the roads. These measures arrive against a backdrop of escalating nuclear verdicts in civil litigation. State legislators to take action to protect trucking companies and ensure fairness in
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Over the past decade, the legal landscape for trucking companies has been rattled. The phenomenon of “nuclear verdicts” — colossal jury awards, often exceeding $10 million, are reshaping the dynamics of litigation. These mammoth decisions impact both plaintiffs and defendants. They place a particularly heavy burden on trucking companies that are facing rising costs across
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As a new year unfolds, a significant regulatory shift from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) demands our attention, particularly concerning truck drivers and drug-use-related violations. This matter demands increasing attention as the sale of cannabis has become legal in many states, increasing the availability of the drug. Truck drivers are still barred from
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