Update: GKG Law's Tom Wilcox will testify on behalf of the National Grain and Feed Association at the Surface Transportation Board's oversight hearing on railroad demurrage and accessorial charges on May 22 in Washington, DC. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has scheduled a public oversight hearing on May 22, 2019, to receive information from railroads, shippers, […]
Two years ago, on behalf of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (the NCBFAA), GKG Law worked with the US Coast Guard (USCG) to challenge the attempts of the ocean carriers that would have required NVOCCs and shippers to provide a Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Certificate to the carriers in advance of tendering […]
The 2019 edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Thomson Reuters, has named two GKG Law attorneys to its list of Rising Stars. Selection to Super Lawyers is based on a multiphase process that includes a nationwide survey of lawyers, independent research and evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. 2019 Rising Stars: […]
GKG Law recently successfully represented a mechanical and plumbing subcontractor in arbitration in which a general contractor alleged defects in the subcontractor’s performance of work performed on a brewery. The contractor sought in excess of $200,000 in damages plus attorneys’ fees in the arbitration. GKG filed a counterclaim seeking recovery of the unpaid balance under […]
On April 22, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted certiorari in a case involving over $143 million in oil spill cleanup costs incurred when a submerged anchor pierced a tanker as it approached a New Jersey refinery. The Supreme Court will address a split among the federal circuits over the applicable standard of care […]
GKG Law's Ed Greenberg will speak at the 46th NCBFAA Annual Conference on April 16, 2019, in San Antonio, TX. Ed's session "Transportation Update" will discuss ways to make a solid step to success with transportation services, covering topics such as the ease of use of NRAs, Low Sulfur Fuel impact, changes to TSA, and California Drayage Law. […]
As the April 15 individual income tax return filing deadline approaches, it is important to think of ongoing requirements regarding recordkeeping to support any business related deductions claimed on your tax return including those relating to aircraft ownership and operations. As is the case with the governance of any operating business, owners of business aircraft […]
In this 90-minute webinar hosted by Association TRENDS, GKG Law's Katie Meyer shows associations how to assess sexual harassment risk factors, address incidents and update complaint policies and training before incidents occur. The #MeToo Movement has increased everyone’s awareness of sexual harassment. Most states are now considering new bills that address sexual harassment in the workplace. These changes […]
GKG Law's Tom Wilcox will lead a session at the National Coal Transportation Association (NCTA) Spring Conference in San Antonio, TX, April 1 – 3, 2019. More information on this event can be found here.
GKG Law's Tom Wilcox provides an early 2019 update on the Surface Transportation Board (STB), including an introduction to the three newest members of the Board and an overview of the current issues facing the STB. Read more here (article begins on page 28).