Category: Transportation Law
Trucking Industry: Independent Contractors & Arbitration Agreements
The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in New Prime v. Oliveira provides a cautionary tale for interstate business owners, particularly in the trucking industry. In New Prime, the Supreme Court determined that trucking companies cannot block truck drivers from seeking redress in court for the companies’ alleged illegal activity solely by classifying drivers as “independent
Appellate Court Ruling Demonstrates How Agency Is Established In A Liability Suit
Agency is a legal concept by which the acts of an agent can bind or otherwise create liability for the principal. Though there is no precise formula for determining the existence of an agency relationship, the main consideration is the principal’s right to control the agent. A principal need not actually exercise control over the