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In case after case, we see truck drivers with bad driving records cause yet another crash. Given that trucking companies are required by law to check their drivers’ records, I wondered why they would keep hiring unsafe drivers. I did a little digging, and learned the answer was painfully obvious: to make more money. Trucking companies make money by hauling loads. An empty truck makes no money. In fact, an empty truck costs the company money because the company still has to pay insurance, make the truck payment, etc. A typical over-the-road or regional truck generates $800 to $1,000 per day in gross revenue when it is hauling loads. That same truck has around $100 per day in fixed overhead, such as the truck payment, insurance, taxes, and maintenance escrow. The company will also have to pay around $260 per day for fuel, and $200 per day for the driver, leaving the total costs around $560 per day. Therefore, a trucking company makes a profit of $240 to $440 for every day a tru...

Is one of your new year’s resolutions to consider a case management software program for your law firm? Transitioning from paper files to a case management program can be a big undertaking. For some firms, sticking to paper files makes the most sense. And for others, making the leap is one of the best decisions they’ll ever make. Here are a few things to think about when trying to decide if a case management software program is a good idea for your firm. 1.Emails Take a moment and think about how you save emails regarding a case. What happens if an employee needs to locate an important e-mail from opposing counsel, a client, or an expert, and it hasn’t been forwarded to them or printed and placed in the client file? Some case management programs link your email to the program. If you’re out of the office and receive an email on a case you have linked to your software prog 2.Reports There are case management software programs with reporting options to help you with practic...

With a growing number of people using the internet to search for almost anything, marketing has become essential for all businesses, including law firms. As competition increases, whichever firm has successfully presented themselves online will likely garner the most business. Be Found  When someone is looking for an attorney, it’s typically because they have an urgent need. These days, people take to the internet, at all times of day, to seek assistance. From their fingertips they can search firms, read reviews, check social networks and get a feel for your business. It’s important your firm has a consistent and cohesive online presence. A well-designed, informative, user friendly website is a must. Your website should showcase your team, your areas of law and include testimonials and reviews from clients. Your brand should be recognizable from your website to your social media and even flow into your marketing materials. An effective digital marketing strategy will...

American Trucking Associations President and CEO, Chris Spear, recently spoke about what he believes will shape a positive future for the industry. At the ATA’s 86th Management Conference & Exhibition, Spear reminded the audience that “trucking employment now exceeds 7.8 million people” and how “trucks move more than 71% of the domestic freight.” And this also means trucking is a large part of our economy, which is why “the security of this country relies on trucks and the people who drive them.” But with every industry there are hurdles and Spear addressed some of the challenges in the industry from driver shortage, to tort reform, and the easing of laws for recreational marijuana. “Eleven states, DC and Canada have now legalized the recreational use of marijuana, “ Spear stated. “And guess who gets caught in the middle,” he continued referring to the federal government which still prohibits marijuana use. His solution was announcing, “the first meeting of ATA’s new Co...

In recent weeks, Takata has started to deal with the legal ramifications of their airbag recall, the largest automotive recall in U.S. history. Three former executives (Shinichi Tanaka, Hideo Nakajima, and Tsuneo Chikaraishi) at Takata have now been indicted due to the recall, the company has plead guilty to criminal charges, and they will be paying $1 billion dollars in fines and restitution. So where does this $1 billion dollar fine go? Here is the breakdown: $850 million will go to the automakers who have had to recall cars to replace the airbags. $125 million will be used to compensate the victims who were injured due to the airbags. $25 million will be paid to the federal government as a criminal fine. Back in 2015, Takata was known as the second-largest supplier of airbags in the world. Now the company is on the verge of bankruptcy, discussing a sale or merger sometime this year. When this occurs the company will be required to pay the $850 million to automakers ...

On September 1, 2019, a major change to Chapter 18.001 of the Civil Practices and Remedies Code goes into effect with long-lasting ramifications for Texas attorneys and their clients. Chapter 18.001 outlines deadlines for serving affidavits and counter-affidavits concerning reasonableness of charges for and necessity of medical services. For attorneys offering an affidavit, the language of the new statute requires the party serve a copy of the affidavit by the earlier of: 1. 90 days of the date the Defendant files an answer OR, 2. The date the offering party must designate any expert witness pursuant to either a Court issued scheduling order or under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure. Additionally, while some attorneys gained traction in proving causation through affidavits filed under 18.001 in the past, the newly passed version of the statute explicitly precludes any such finding. Legislators also amended Chapter 55 of the Texas Property Code, a section specifically dealin...