Author: Matt Putterman

For decades, freight brokers relied on federal preemption under the Freight Forwarder and Federal Licensing Act (FAAAA) as a shield against state law negligent-hiring claims.

Commercial contracts often involve situations where one party may need to transfer its rights or obligations to a third party. Assignment clauses define whether, when,

Mergers and acquisitions involve significant financial commitments and extensive due diligence. Even after thorough investigation, buyers cannot eliminate all risks. Sellers, meanwhile, face potential liability

Termination clauses are among the most important provisions in any commercial agreement. They define when and how parties may end a contractual relationship and help

Commercial contracts often allocate risk between parties by limiting potential financial exposure if something goes wrong. One of the most important tools used for this

When a serious truck accident occurs, injured parties often focus their legal claims on the truck driver and the motor carrier operating the vehicle. However,

Construction projects often involve multiple layers of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and labor providers working together under strict deadlines and complex contractual arrangements. When payment disputes