Brokers, Shippers and FAAAA Preemption with Chris Cotter

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2:23 Chris Cotter gives an overview of his law practice, including active transportation practice. He touches upon a 51-vehicle collision event and discusses claims against brokers and shippers.

4:06 FAAAA Preemption – what it is, why it is important, and how it has become a powerful weapon in the fight against direct negligence claims against brokers and shippers arising out of catastrophic truck accidents. 

7:50 What he sees the plaintiffs bar doing to counteract FAAAA Preemption.

9:47 How far up (the courts) has Chris taken FAAAA, and what are the circuit courts doing?

10:28 If using FAAAA, how does one work with someone who is defending the motor carrier?

12:09 Keeping a tally of FAAAA results nationally plus how past briefs, case studies and firms like Roetzel & Andress serve as a valuable resource for USLAW members and clients by keeping a finger on the pulse of potential exposure.

14:15 USLAW Transportation Practice Group thinks outside the box and delivers what clients need.

18:40 Family time – Disney, teens and 60K steps in 2 days.

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