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Corporate Counsel

Elaine Darr Brings Transformation and Value to DHL's Business

Darr has delivered measurable value to the company by driving innovation, fostering seamless cross-company collaboration, and championing teamwork. Notably, she has been integral in the adoption of transformative technologies, including gen AI, positioning DHL at the forefront of industry advancements.
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Corporate Counsel

From Tires to Tracks: Goodyear Chief Risk Officer Joins Union Pacific as Legal Chief

Christina Conlin is jumping aboard as the U.S. rail industry faces heightened regulatory scrutiny in the wake of a string of high-profile rail accidents.
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Corporate Counsel

CSX Joins Rest of Big Four Railroad Companies in Installing New Generation of Legal Leadership

CEO Joe Hinrichs said the company's hiring of an 18-year veteran of its legal department as legal chief "highlights our confidence in the exceptional depth of talent within our organization. We are fortunate to have an outstanding team of railroaders poised to harness our current momentum and propel us toward even greater success."
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Law.com

Judge Approves $795K Settlement in Class Action Over Misclassification of Delivery Drivers

"We think this is a very favorable resolution of misclassification and deduction claims under the Massachusetts Wage Act, which provides significant relief to the 47 class members involved," Olena Savytska of Lichten & Liss-Riordan said of the $795,000 settlement on behalf of delivery drivers misclassified as independent contractors.
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National Law Journal

'Tremendous Outcome': Duane Morris and Blank Rome Reach $102M Settlement With DOJ in Baltimore Bridge Collapse

"This resolution ensures that the costs of the federal government's cleanup efforts in the Fort McHenry Channel are borne by Grace Ocean and Synergy and not the American taxpayer," said Benjamin C. Mizer, principal deputy associate attorney general in the U.S. Department of Justice.
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National Law Journal

'Meet and Confer': Judge Seeks Speedy Resolution in Maryland Key Bridge Litigation

The trial court "plans to proceed in stages" starting with early "resolution of the questions of exoneration and limitation of liability," U.S. District Senior Judge James K. Bredar wrote in a memorandum to all parties in the Baltimore Key Bridge litigation.
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National Law Journal

Maryland Attorney General Files Claims in Key Bridge Collapse

"This disaster was entirely preventable had the Dali's owners and operators exercised proper care and diligence," Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown alleged in a claim filed in the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse.
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National Law Journal

Insurer in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Seeks More Than $350M Reimbursement

"This fatal and costly disaster could and should have been avoided," according to a claim filed by White and Williams on behalf of Brawner Builders Inc. and Zurich American Insurance Co. "This catastrophic event resulted in the deaths of six Brawner workers and serious and permanent injuries to a seventh worker and halted all commercial traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore."
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National Law Journal

DOJ Files Claims in Deadly Baltimore Bridge Collapse Seeking $100M

"The Justice Department is committed to ensuring accountability for those responsible for the destruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which resulted in the tragic deaths of six people and disrupted our country's transportation and defense infrastructure," U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland said.
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National Law Journal

Gupta Wessler Represents Grieving Families in Baltimore Fatal Bridge Collapse

"Our role in this litigation" is about "holding those responsible to account for their actions in the tragedy," said Gupta Wessler principal Matt Wessler.
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