In the complex world of logistics and transportation, freight brokers play a critical and often misunderstood role. These essential middlemen act as the liaison between shippers who need to transport good and carriers that offer the transportation service. However, with their position in the supply chain, freight brokers are subject to a variety of regulations…
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In the United States, regulatory agencies play a critical role in evaluating chemical safety to protect public health, the environment, and workers. These agencies must work together to share knowledge and create a systematic approach to chemical safety. This cooperation is vital due to chemicals’ transboundary nature, as they can move through air, water, and…
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On the morning of January 30, 2024, Toyota issued a national warning to approximately 50,000 Toyota vehicle owners to “stop driving” and immediately bring their vehicle in for recall repairs to address the risk of air bag inflators that had the potential to explode. In cases wherein faulty air bags exploded in affected vehicles, the…
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An emergency action plan (“EAP”) is a documented procedure detailing how to respond effectively and swiftly in case of an emergency. This plan typically includes procedures for evacuation, communication protocols, roles and responsibilities, assembly point information, and steps to shut down critical operations if necessary. It’s designed to minimize harm to individuals and damage to…
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When it comes to the relationship between landlords and tenants, there is an important legal concept to be aware of referred to as the “duty of care.” This duty obligates landlords to provide a safe and habitable environment for their tenants. Perhaps the most important of these obligations is the maintenance of the common areas….
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In the early morning of October 4, 2023, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a 52-year-old man from Buffalo, Texas, driving a 1997 Chevrolet pickup was killed in a fatal crash with a commercial tractor-trailer that had jack-knifed and blocked northeast lanes of traffic on Highway 79 near Oakwood, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public…
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On September 26, 2023, an adult and a teen were killed—with another teen in critical condition—following a serious crash with a tractor-trailer on the northbound lane of I-35 and mile marker 41 near the La Salle County. The catastrophe occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety preliminary reports, the…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) published a study during Summer 2023 that tracked federal workplace data from 2014 through 2019. This study was novel in concept and collected information on 470 total deaths among industry workers across the United States. Among the causes of death, vehicle crashes and being hit by an…
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