Tax Authorities in Mexico have issued new requirements for tax documentation for the transport of cargo within Mexico. Carriers operating in Mexico are required to issue a digital Income or Transfer Invoice (in Spanish,...more
On December 28, 2019, the limitation of liability for cargo lost or damaged during international air transportation between countries that are signatories to the Montreal Convention (the “Convention”) will increase from 19...more
Federal preemption over state causes of action in regards to cargo claims remains one of the most important principals of transportation law. Its history is rooted in the United States Constitution....more
7/11/2019
/ Amended Regulation ,
Commerce Clause ,
Common Law Claims ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Legislative History ,
Liability ,
Motor Carriers ,
Preemption ,
Remedies ,
Risk Management ,
Shipping Cargo
U.S. Constitution -
Article VI: This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall...more
11/20/2018
/ Article I ,
Breach of Contract ,
Brokers ,
Commerce Clause ,
Express Contract Terms ,
Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA) ,
Freight Forwarding ,
ICCTA ,
Interstate Commerce ,
Motor Carrier Act ,
Motor Carriers ,
Preemption ,
Section 8 ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Terms and Conditions ,
Transportation Industry
“It Was A Very Good Year” (For Freight Brokers) -
Frank Sinatra certainly was not thinking about freight brokers when singing this Grammy-winning song back in 1966. However, the title of the song definitely resonates for...more
11/19/2018
/ Brokers ,
Buyers ,
Commerce Clause ,
Contract Claims ,
Imports ,
International Freight ,
International Treaties ,
Letter of Credit ,
Preemption ,
Public Procurement Policies ,
Sellers ,
Shipping ,
Shipping Cargo ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariffs ,
Transportation Industry ,
Wrongful Death