Advising motor carriers, freight brokers, and manufacturers, the team at Holland & Knight undertakes a range of litigation and regulatory work. The group has particular expertise in labor matters as well as environmental cases, including advising on the Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation. In Jacksonville, the team is jointly led by William Byrne and Jameson Rice; Byrne has extensive experience handling supply chain issues, and Rice is regarded for his work in transactions. Los Angeles’ Linda Auerbach Allderdice excels at investigations and litigations, with experience defending motor carriers in lawsuits. In Dallas, Charles Shewmake further strengthens the team’s litigation capabilities with experience acting before the U.S. Supreme Court. Rounding out the team in Washington DC is Kristine Little, who is well-versed in a range of regulation compliance matters, with specialisms in STB and FRA policy.
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Key clients
- Ultium Cells
- Hankook Tire
- Quality Carriers, Inc.
- Depot Connect International
- California Trucking Association
- Bob’s Discount Furniture, LLC
- BNSF Railway Company
- CSX Transportation, Inc.
Work highlights
Representing the California Trucking Association in a federal lawsuit alleging that the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) adoption of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation is pre-empted by federal law and improperly impairs commerce amongst the states.
Acting as lead counsel for Bob’s Discount Furniture, LLC (“BDF”) in two purported class actions in state and federal court in New Jersey, brought by furniture delivery truck drivers who allege that BDF, and another motor carrier BDF contracts with, misclassified them as independent contractors when they should have been treated as employees entitled to overtime under New Jersey Wage and Hour Laws.
Represented, successfully, BNSF Railway company against the EEOC in alleged sexual harassment claims.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
William Byrne; Jameson Rice
Other key lawyers
Charles Shewmake; Linda Auerbach Allderdice; Kristine Little