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Many experts in the commercial transportation industry are bracing themselves for continued increase in cargo theft in 2026.  A recent federal case highlights the increasing sophistication of cargo thieves and high stakes.

On January 16, 2026, the Department of Justice of the Southern District of Indiana announced the arrest and sentencing of six individuals connected with an organized theft ring and responsible for a multi-million dollar cargo heist. The group responsible carried out at least 14 separate cargo thefts…
Continue Reading Combatting Cargo Theft and Organized Crime: Strategies for Trucking and Logistics Companies

Over the past year, escalating protective tariffs have prompted many domestic and foreign medical device manufacturers to reach out for assistance with duty-free entry of their products into the U.S.

In many cases, relief is available under the little-known international agreement, the Nairobi Protocol, formally known as the Protocol to the Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials.
How the Nairobi Protocol Provides Duty-Free Entry
The U.S. implements the Nairobi Protocol through special provision of the

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Continue Reading How to Qualify Medical Devices for Duty-Free Import Into the U.S.

Although Indiana adopted the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) in 2023, on January 1, 2026, the CDPA rubber officially hit the road. This data privacy law regulating how businesses must handle the personal information of their Indiana customers should be at the top of your new year’s resolutions. The Indiana Attorney General’s Office has signaled that it will be actively enforcing the CDPA on behalf of Indiana residents, so it’s important for your business to review what the law

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Continue Reading New Consumer Privacy Requirements Under the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act Are Here

In September 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives introduced House Bill 447 (HB 477), which aims to increase a plaintiff’s maximum recoverable amounts of “non-economic damages” in personal injury lawsuits.

Non-economic damages typically include claims for pain and suffering or mental anguish. These types of damages are inherently subjective, hard to measure, and typically decided by a jury. If the bill is enacted, it would expand potential exposure for defendants.
Current Law and Proposed Changes
Ohio’s statutory cap currently

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Continue Reading Proposed Ohio Legislation Would Raise Limits on Non-Economic Damages

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If you manage or provide health care in an Illinois jail, 2026 brings significant changes affecting your operations. These are not minor adjustments, either; they are fundamental shifts in standards, federal requirements, and legal expectations. Here is what is coming and how to prepare.

Continue Reading Is Your Jail Ready for 2026? Five Critical Health Care Compliance Changes
You Need to Know

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On November 19, 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 105 aimed at addressing, in part, individual third-party legal financing agreements.  HB 105 proposes changes to the transparency and disclosure requirements of such legal financing arrangements.

Continue Reading Ohio House of Representatives Passes Bill to Bring Transparency to
Third-Party Litigation Funding

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Although blended families are common, they often encounter unique complexities after the death of a loved one. Assets may be left outright to a surviving spouse, who may then change the terms of the estate plan. Careful estate planning helps prevent disputes when emotions are high, avoids unintended disinheritance, and ensures assets are distributed according to the deceased spouse’s original wishes.

Continue Reading Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families

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On November 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of Illinois agreed to address whether state common law claims for negligent hiring/selection are preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act of 1994 (FAAAA). This decision will determine whether or not plaintiffs in Illinois are permitted to assert claims for negligent hiring/selection against freight brokers.

Continue Reading Supreme Court of Illinois to Address Whether the FAAAA Preempts Negligent
Hiring/Selection Claims Against Freight Brokers

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On December 1, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced its intent to overhaul the vetting process for electronic logging devices (ELDs).

According to the agency, the new, more rigorous process will help ensure that only fully compliant devices appear on the federal registered ELD list.

Commercial motor carriers can expect to see reductions in cost and operational disruptions, but the updated policy may also create new litigation and compliance considerations.
Why FMCSA Is Changing the Vetting…
Continue Reading FMCSA Set to Strengthen ELD Certification Process: What Commercial Motor Carriers Should Know

Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, AI Health, digital healthcare provider
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, AI Health, digital healthcare provider
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere you look now, boasting an ability to streamline workflow and boost efficiency—and the health care industry is no exception. Whether used for billing, patient care, or diagnostic purposes, AI tools are being regularly utilized by health care professionals and hospitals. As covered entities under HIPAA, providers must ensure their adoption of these tools remains compliant with their privacy, security, and regulatory obligations.
Evolving Regulations
In January 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services

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Continue Reading AI in Health Care: What Privacy Officers Need to Know to Remain HIPAA Compliant

One of the hardest decisions estate planning clients face is naming the guardians of their minor children. In fact, in my experience, the inability to reach such a decision can greatly frustrate the estate planning process for clients, leading them to delay, postpone, or even abandon the process entirely. Although this decision is incredibly important, it can be modified in the future should circumstances change. It is far better to nominate a guardian in your will and then modify

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Continue Reading 7 Factors to Consider When Choosing Guardians for Minor Children

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Register today to join Labor & Employment partners Craig Papka and Sara Zorich for a timely Breakfast Briefing presentation on navigating employee wage and hour requirements and investigations.

Continue Reading Register Now for Breakfast Briefing Series: Wage & Hour Check-Up: Is Your
Payroll Practice Keeping Up?

Leveling the Playing Field? Lessons From Indiana’s House Bill 1625 Proposal on Noncompete Agreements

Although it did not advance through the 2025 legislative session, Indiana General Assembly’s introduction of House Bill 1625 marks a noteworthy moment in Indiana’s ongoing conversation around noncompete agreements.Noncompete Agreements
The proposed bill, which would have prohibited virtually all noncompetes entered into after June 30, 2025, signals Indiana lawmakers are increasingly willing to reconsider the role restrictive covenants play in today’s labor market.
For employers across

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Continue Reading Leveling the Playing Field? Lessons From Indiana’s House Bill 1625 Proposal
on Noncompete Agreements

As we previously reported, on August 29, 2025, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose the recent flurry of IEEPA-related tariffs. Following that ruling, the Trump administration sought review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

On November 5, 2025, the Supreme Court shall hear the administration’s appeal. As many court observers expect the Supreme Court to issue a decision shortly after the

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Continue Reading Requesting Trump Tariff Refunds Through Protest Filings

On October 22, 2025, the Third District Court of Appeals in Florida ruled that Florida’s Transportation Network Companies (“TNC”) statute bars agency and vicarious liability claims against Lyft (and presumably other rideshare companies). This decision is important because many states, including Ohio, have similar TNC statutes that can be relied upon to dispute claims for agency, vicarious liability, and negligent hiring.

In Abner v. Lyft, Inc., No. 3D2024-0479 (Fla. 3d DCA, Oct. 22, 2025), the appellate court upheld summary

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Continue Reading Appellate Court Rules Florida Law Shields Lyft From Driver Negligence and Negligent Hiring Claims

Strategic cargo theft—fraudulent schemes where criminals pose as legitimate carriers or brokers to gain possession of freight—has surged across the U.S. freight market. Since the first quarter of 2021, strategic cargo theft has risen more than 1500 percent, with the average loss per shipment now exceeding $200,000. Although this creates mounting challenges for shippers, carriers, brokers, and their insurers, the right safeguards in contracts and protocols can help minimize the risk of a catastrophic uninsured loss.
Disputes Over

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Continue Reading Fighting Strategic Cargo Theft: Risk Management for Rising Claims Disputesand Liability Challenges