Ronald Leibman, Counsel, Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding Transportation and Logistics Law: 2014 Perspective Live Webcast

New York, NY, September 24, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Ronald Leibman, Counsel will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding Transportation and Logistics Law: 2014 Perspective LIVE Webcast” This event is scheduled for October 23, 2014 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

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About Ronald Leibman

Ronald Leibman is co-chair of the Transportation and Logistics Group at Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP, based in Morristown, New Jersey. He focuses his practice on the business and supply chain needs of manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, motor carriers and third party logistics providers. Ron serves on the Franklin Supply Chain Advisory Board of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors of the Institute of Logistical Management. The Chambers USA Guide: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business named Ron a “Leading Individual Nationwide” for his expertise in transportation and logistics, calling him a “client favorite” whose clients compliment his “superb understanding of our business.” In addition to his law degree, Ron holds an M.B.A. in Transportation/Distribution Management.

About Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP

Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP has served the business community for over 130 years and is recognized as one of the top firms in New Jersey by The Best Lawyers In America, based on the number of Riker Danzig attorneys honored with the “Best Lawyers” designation. In addition to its two New Jersey offices in Morristown and Trenton, the firm has an office in Midtown Manhattan. Riker Danzig serves as regional trial counsel and national defense counsel for some of the country’s largest corporations in a wide variety of matters, while also representing many family-owned and middle-market businesses. They provide corporate counseling to numerous financial, commercial, manufacturing and service organizations and have highly-respected practices in corporate law, trial and appellate litigation, transportation and logistics, insurance, bankruptcy, governmental affairs, employment law, tax, public utilities, environmental law, and real estate.

Event Synopsis:

The panel of key thought leaders and practitioners will offer a discussion of the fundamentals as well as updates regarding the latest regulatory demands and other significant issues surrounding transportation and logistics law. This live webcast aims to help you to avoid common pitfalls and risk issues associated with the transportation and logistics industry.

- Understanding and protecting against the risks created under MAP-21 for companies arranging for the transportation of goods without proper operating authority including, but not limited to, a $10,000 civil penalty, exposure under a new federal cause of action, and personal liability for the officers, directors, and principals of any company engaged in unlawful transportation brokerage (or “convenience interlining” as a motor carrier).
- Understanding and complying with other regulatory requirements imposed by MAP-21 including, but not limited to, new bonding requirements, mandatory contractual disclosures, and new registration information.
- “Anti-indemnification statutes: a look at the meaning of this type of legislation and the status of the State level statutory trend towards limiting motor carrier liability for shipper actions.”

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org