The terms of sale used for transactions within the United States have wide spread recognition, however, these terms are not defined in a single source. “F.O.B. Origin” and “F.O.B. Destination”
On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court declared unlawful the IEEPA global tariffs President Trump unilaterally imposed upon his return to office in 2025. In a divided decision, Le... View More
Three key legal issues in any parcel shipment are the delivery obligations of the seller; when title passes from the seller to the buyer; and which party bears the risk of loss in transit.&nbs... View More
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a federal statute that traces its roots to the 14th century in England. As we will see, it is very much alive and well in 2025 in the United States. The... View More
The United States Postal Service is ending its Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) discounts, eliminating a model that’s been a staple for affordable e-commerce delivery for years. Price increas... View More
President Trump’s “America First” Trade Policy has created significant uncertainty for parcel shippers. US trade policy is changing. Some details still need to be filled in, but the first... View More
In an issue from 2009, we reviewed six basic principles of contracting and, in particular, how these rules apply when contracting for transportation services. In this issue, we’re sharing th... View More
Not every PARCEL Counsel column needs to include the most important advice any attorney can provide to a client: “AVOID GOING TO JAIL.” This column, an initial introduction to antitrust... View More
Imagine this scenario: A manufacturer of health and beauty products partners with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to handle their fulfillment operations. During their startup phase, the 3PL mis
In the September-October 2024 issue of PARCEL, we took a look at the legal and financial risks faced by parcel shippers. Some of these are old risks that have existed for many years. However... View More
The cost and efficiency of parcel distribution depends on the location, design, and operation of warehouse facilities. The governing laws are usually set by local governments. This is no longer... View More
International parcel shippers need to pay close attention to upcoming changes to the US laws and regulations governing international de minimis shipments. Exact details on the how, what, and whe... View More
When I succeeded William J. Augello as author of this column in 2007, I knew the column would be about transportation law. It was not until later that I realized why it is so important for reade... View More
Parcel shippers monitoring and seeking to predict federal legislative and regulatory policy trends usually must pay attention to all three branches of the federal government – the Congress, th... View More
As companies assess Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria as part of their corporate sustainability strategies, the environment (or “E”) remains a challenge as companies grapp
Starting in the November/December 2023 issue of PARCEL, previous installments of PARCEL Counsel have explored various aspects of a lawsuit, beginning with terminology and basic concepts such as... View More
In this installment of PARCEL Counsel, we will analyze the relationship between a motor carrier’s liability for loss and damage to cargo, cargo liability insurance, and cargo insurance. It i... View More
The last three installments of PARCEL Counsel explored various aspects of a lawsuit: the terminology that lawyers use; the procedures that a litigant will experience in court; and how to effectively u
In the rapidly evolving green-economy landscape, the significance of accurately measuring carbon emissions cannot be overstated. The transparency and accountability provided by precise emissions data... View More
No matter how carefully a parcel shipper structures its transactions and conducts its operations to avoid being sued, it is almost inevitable that sooner or later a claim will be brought against it in
The small parcel market is not simply evolving; it is reorganizing around a different set of priorities. For decades, national carriers focused on maximizing volume, expanding networks, and ca
Amazon’s less-than-truckload freight now ships to any type of destination and serves businesses of all sizes, following strong demand from Amazon selling partners and vendors
The terms of sale used for transactions within the United States have wide spread recognition, however, these terms are not defined in a single source. “F.O.B. Origin” and “F.O.B. Destination”
Once defined by linear processes and disconnected systems, supply chains are becoming dynamic networks that respond in real-time to demand signals, labor constraints, and customer expectations
France has become the latest country to enact a fee on low-value imports that takes effect before the European Union’s broader customs reform — a €3 duty across the bloc set to take effe
