Motor vehicle accident litigation gets a lot of attention, as it should, but trucking and logistics companies also face other claim types, both on offense and defense. Trucking and logistics companies get hit with misclassification claims, EEOC complaints, breach of contract allegations, cargo claims, tax audits, government investigations, and more. Trucking and logistics companies also must protect their business offensively at times too, with intellectual property claims, cease and desists, non-compete violations, breach of contract claims, property damage claims, and more. Many of these disputes have enough at stake to matter to the business, but owners struggle with the weight of the accompanying legal expenses. What are some best practices trucking and logistics companies can adopt to more effectively prevent claims, defend themselves, and protect their business while still being cost prudent? Attend this session to hear from outside and in house counsel alike…
Speaker
Joseph M. Barnett
Joe Barnett is an experienced litigator with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in both Minnesota and North Dakota. He joined Hellmuth & Johnson’s litigation practice in 2012 and has focused his practice in real estate, construction, probate, and business law.
Neda Ghomeshi
Neda Ghomeshi is an Associate General Counsel at Ryder System, Inc. She manages all of Ryder's commercial litigation and large disputes, and she oversees the customer bankruptcy process. Additionally, she works closely with Ryder's Risk Management and Claims teams, providing legal gui
