Category: Articles, Automotive/Trucking, Business & Commerce, Resources for Attorneys, Resources for Experts, Transportation MAP 21: The New Transportation Law Providing Penalties for Illegal Brokering TASA ID: 2109 Here, it comes to pass that MAP 21 requires the complete and utter legal separation of the businesses trucking from brokering according to the FMCSA (49 USC 13902 [6]). Motor carriers can no longer broker as they always operated when accepting more freight than equipment to handle. Motor carriers simply “brokered” the overload to other motor carriers without a license. Read more
Category: Working With Experts Avoiding Costly Errors When Hiring an Expert: An Expert's Perspective TASA ID: 2089 The vast majority of attorneys in cases where I have been retained have been exceedingly bright, talented, and knowledgeable, as well as quick studies of what can sometimes be very complex transactions. I have nonetheless been very surprised to discover some common mistakes these capable professionals make in selecting and utilizing an expert witness or consultant. Read more
Category: Working With Experts How To Communicate With Your Expert TASA ID: Finding and choosing an expert can be daunting, but communicating clearly with the expert your engage can be even more of a challenge - one that can affect the outcome of your case. Read more
Category: Working With Experts Tips On How To Keep Costs Down When Working With Experts TASA ID: Timing, planning, and clear communication can go a long way toward minimizing the cost of engaging an expert. Here are some considerations that can make a difference: Read more
Category: Accident Analysis / Reconstruction, Auto Safety, Automotive/Trucking, Transportation Truck Crash: Post-Crash Document Preservation TASA ID: 3086 As a snapshot of document preservation, the following is intended to provide a quick reference for attorneys. Each Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) crash and the circumstances involving the crash vary, often substantially; therefore, each case needs to be independently investigated and thoroughly understood. In addition, Motor Carriers applicability varies somewhat as well such as, but not limited to, a 100 air-mile radius, Intrastate v. Interstate, HM on board, etc. Read more
