Rising “nuclear verdicts,” broker liability and landmark court cases are reshaping the economics of trucking and logistics. In this Talking Transports podcast, Matthew Leffler, managing member of Armchair Attorney, joins Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence senior transportation and logistics analyst, to unpack the legal forces affecting freight markets. Leffler explains the surge in nine-figure verdicts, the Supreme Court case that could redefine broker liability and why outdated insurance minimums are straining carriers and insurers alike. He also discusses broker transparency, tariffs and emergency powers, rail consolidation and how court decisions may influence capacity, rates and risk across the supply chain, along with the story behind his signature red jacket.

<p>Rising &ldquo;nuclear verdicts,&rdquo; broker liability and landmark court cases are reshaping the economics of trucking and logistics. In this Talking Transports podcast, Matthew Leffler, managing member of Armchair Attorney, joins Lee Klaskow, Bloomberg Intelligence senior transportation and logistics analyst, to unpack the legal forces affecting freight markets. Leffler explains the surge in nine-figure verdicts, the Supreme Court case that could redefine broker liability and why outdated insurance minimums are straining carriers and insurers alike. He also discusses broker transparency, tariffs and emergency powers, rail consolidation and how court decisions may influence capacity, rates and risk across the supply chain, along with the story behind his signature red jacket.</p>

Talking Transports by Bloomberg Intelligence features forwarding thinking conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between.

<p>Talking Transports by Bloomberg Intelligence features forwarding thinking conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the freight transportation industry. The focus will be on trucking, railroads, ocean and air freight markets and everything in between.</p>

Talking Transports

Law, Liability and Freight’s Biggest Risks

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