LB Trucking & Transportation Newsletter

There’s a growing tension in transportation litigation right now: federal law says one thing, courts are interpreting another, and companies are left operating in the gray.

This month’s edition takes a closer look at where that tension is playing out, and what it means in practice. Our featured article covers the U.S. Supreme Court’s review of broker liability in Montgomery v. Caribe, a case that could redefine the scope of federal preemption and reshape how brokers evaluate risk across their networks.

At the same time, recent decisions across Texas, Maryland, and New Jersey reinforce a consistent theme: ownership alone isn’t enough, contracts matter, and control still drives liability, but only when the facts support it.

The takeaway is straightforward: how relationships are structured, documented, and executed is becoming just as important as how accidents happen.

Article of the Month

Supreme Court Hears Argument on Broker Liability Issue in Montgomery v. Caribe.

By Steven Saal, Partner

The U.S. Supreme Court is now weighing one of the most consequential questions facing the transportation industry: where broker responsibility begins, and where it ends. This article breaks down the arguments in Montgomery v. Caribe and what’s at stake as courts wrestle with federal preemption, state safety laws, and the growing push to expand broker liability . The outcome could redefine how brokers evaluate carriers, enforce internal standards, and manage risk across their networks.

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Case Summaries

Real cases, real rulings, real takeaways. These summaries show how courts are treating the issues transportation companies face every day, giving you the clarity you need to reduce risk and respond strategically.

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Practice Update

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