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4 MAR

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[24-1238] Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC

Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC Justia · Docket · oyez.org Argued on Mar 4, 2026. Petitioner: Shawn Montgomery.Respondent: Caribe Transport II, LLC. Advocates: Paul D. Clement (for the Petitioner) Theodore J. Boutrous Jr. (for the Respondents) Sopan Joshi (for the United States, as amicus curiae, supporting the Respondents) Facts of the case (from oyez.org) Shawn Montgomery was severely injured when his tractor-trailer, stopped on the shoulder of an Illinois highway, was struck by another truck. The other driver, Yosniel Varela-Mojena, was employed by the motor carrier Caribe Transport II, LLC (“Caribe”). C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (“Robinson”), a freight broker, had arranged for Caribe to haul the shipment. Robinson and Caribe operated under an agreement stating that Caribe was an independent contractor and retained exclusive control over its personnel and the manner of its performance. Montgomery sued the driver and Caribe, and also sued the broker, Robinson. His claims against Robinson alleged that the broker was vicariously liable for the driver’s negligence, arguing Caribe was Robinson’s agent. Montgomery also claimed Robinson had negligently hired the driver and the carrier. The district court granted judgment to Robinson on all claims. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed, holding that Caribe was an independent contractor, which defeated the vicarious liability claim, and that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act preempted the state-law negligent hiring claim. Question Does 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c) preempt a state common-law claim against a broker for negligently selecting a motor carrier or driver?

4 Mar

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1hr 40min
15 JAN

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Anchored in History: How the Ports Began

Every institution has a beginning and every beginning has people behind it. In Episode 1 of Portside Conversations, Gene Creque takes us through a brief synopsis of his life, his early professional years before the BVI Ports Authority existed, and the role he played during its formation. From those foundational moments through to his retirement, this conversation captures the challenges, decisions, and experiences that helped shape the Authority in its earliest days. This episode sets the tone for the series, offering listeners an authentic look at the origins of the BVI Ports Authority and the individuals who helped build it from the ground up.

15 Jan

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29 min
21 JAN

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[25A312] Trump v. Cook

Trump v. Cook Justia · Docket · oyez.org Argued on Jan 21, 2026. Petitioner: Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, et al.Respondent: Lisa D. Cook, Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Advocates: D. John Sauer (for the Applicants) Paul D. Clement (for the Respondent) Facts of the case (from oyez.org) None Question None

21 Jan

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1hr 58min

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