We recently achieved a decision that Pennsylvania’s towing law’s provision for “unqualified compensation” did not obligate a carrier to pay whatever the tower charged. This was the first published opinion interpreting this provision. The action arose from a towing company’s billing for righting and towing a tractor trailer. The tower refused to release the unit […]
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Transportation Law: The Road Ahead
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The ban of cell phones is but the first of a series of anticipated regulations. It provides for penalties for both the driver and the company. The Hours of Service final regulations are to be issued by the end of December. They were to be issued in July, then October, then November. When issued, they will frame […]
Read More new jersey transportation law, Transportation Law, transportation legal news, Trucking Law, trucking law paFair Share Act Becomes Law
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On June 23, 2011, Governor Corbett signed the Fair Share Act into law. The Fair Share Act generally bars the application of joint and several liability. However, joint and several liability will still apply in the following actions: * intentional torts * fraud * Where the defendant is found to be 60% or more liable […]
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