Robert Hanlon Jr.

In a short, unanimous decision delivered by Justice Barrett on May 14, the United States Supreme Court in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC et al. ruled that the FAAAA does not preempt state law negligent hiring claims...more Corporations and other organizations can be deposed under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) and state law counterparts. These depositions are unique because the deponent speaks for the corporation, and the testimony...more Personal injury lawsuits arising out of trucking accidents are usually filed against both the motor carrier and its driver. Plaintiffs typically assert both vicarious and direct liability claims against the carrier, the...more When evaluating a new state court case, it is important to immediately consider whether it can be removed to federal court, which requires both federal jurisdiction and grounds for removal. Although having a home-state...more