Last Updated: January 2019
Transportation News & Updates
Mr. Usem is retiring this year and his pracice is being taken over by his partner of nearly 12 years, James (Jim) T. Smith. (See Biography)
Learn about Mr. Usem's new venture, Cargo Salvage Technolgies LLC HERE (Download PDF).
Visit Cargo Salvage Technologies website at: www.cargosalvagetech.com
The following articles written by Ronald Usem were published recently:
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Mar-2020 |
Bullet Express v New Way Logistics Inc) |
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Apr-2018 |
To Arbitrate or to Litigate...That is the question (TIA Annual Convention 2018) |
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Apr-2018 |
See You In Court! (TIA Annual Convention 2018) |
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Apr-2016 |
The Use of "Pro-Stickers" to Limit Carrier Liability |
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Mar-2016 |
Insurance Company Plays “Gotch Ya” And Wins |
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Oct-2015 |
Collision of FDA Regulations and Carmack Can Cause Uninsured Cargo Losses |
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May-2015 |
Broker Held Responsible For Workers Compensation Liability Of Carrier |
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Apr-2015 |
Broker Dodges Liability In Accident Case |
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Oct-2014 |
U.S. Court Of Appeals For The District of Columbia Rules Against ASECTT In Its Attempt To Take The SMS Scores Off The Public Federal Motor Carrier Website
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Jun-2014 |
Shipper Avoids Liability for Death Based on Negligent Selection of Carrier |
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Mar-2014 |
Does Carmack Preemption Apply to Cross-Border Shipments? |
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Feb-2014 |
Insurance Certificates: What they Mean and Don't Mean |
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Feb-2014 |
Anatomy of a Freight Claim |
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Mar-2013 |
Intrasit, Inc. v. Travelers Property and Case I ordinarily do not provide full opinion of the courts. However because identity theft has become so rampant, I thought this case, which deals with whether an insurance policy covers that risk, was particularly instructive. --Ronald H. Usem Esq |
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Mar-2013 |
Shipping Contracts Update or “What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You” TRANSPORTATION EXPO 2013, Transportation Club of Minneapolis & St. Paul |
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Feb-2013 |
Broker Found Liable for Freight Damage | |
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Jan-2013 |
Hired Truck Crashes, Truck Is Towed, Towing Company Claims Lien On Truck And Cargo. Now What? | |
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Aug-2012 |
A Look at New Legislation in the Transportation Industry | |
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Jul-2012 |
Federal Express Dodges Liability Based on Imputed Negligence of Driver | |
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May-2012 |
To Use SMS Scores, Or Not, That Is The Question | |
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May-2012 |
First Responses if You Receive Notice of Serious Personal Injury Accident Involving a Truck You Hired | |
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Apr-2012 |
Broker Negotiates out of Serious PL Liability | |
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Apr-2012 |
Cook County Jury Awards $24.55 Million to Woman Paralyzed in Car Accident 3PL Liability 1 M | |
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Feb-2012 |
Shipper Liability for Proper Loading and Securement of Freight | |
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Jun-2011 |
Railroad Limits Liability by Circular and Avoids Higher Carmack Liability | |
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Apr-2011 |
Analysis of Sperl et al v. C.H. Robinson, Illinois Court of Appeals, Third Judicial District, Case No. 3-09-0830 |
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Mar-2011 |
Important Settlement in US Ct. of Appeals, DC Circuit, has Major Impact on Transportation Industry | |
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Feb-2011 |
Insurance Company Attempts to Deny Cargo Liability Asserting "Failure to Cooperate" | |
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Dec-2010 |
OOIDA Loses Major Leasing Rules Case | |
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Nov-2010 |
Ocean Bills of Lading & Inland Transportation | |
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Aug-2010 |
Can An Unlicensed Broker Recover Commissions From A Motor Carrier? | |
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Feb-2010 |
Broker subjected to Risk of Loss When Carriers Insurance Fails | |
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Dec--2009 |
Who Is Ultimately Responsible For Proper Loading Of A Truck | |
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Aug-2009 |
Your Actions May Determine Liability for Personal Injuries | |
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Jul-2009 |
Review of Risk When Contracting with Motor Carriers | |
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Mar-2009 |
Broker Wins Negligent Hiring Case | |
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Dec-2008 |
How to Deal with "Agents" | |
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Jul-2008 |
Broker Liability For Negligent Hiring Expands, Due Diligence Obligations Increased | |
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Mar-2008 |
Oak Harbor Freight Lines V. Sears Comes Back to Haunt Shippers and Brokers | |
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Feb-2008 |
Scramm Type Risks Continue To Haunt Brokerage | |
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Apr-2007 |
Illinois Court Refuses To Enforce Prohibition Against Back Solicitation | |
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Mar-2007 |
Things to Note About 18 Month Statute of Limitations for Claims | |
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Dec-2006 |
Freight Held "Hostage" | |
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Aug-2006 |
Schramm Type Negligent Hiring Liability Imposed On Shipper | |
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Mar-2006 |
Preferential Payments And The Defense Of Payment In The " Ordinary Course Of Business" | |
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