Thompson Hine LLP‘s rail and road practice advises chemical and crude oil companies and shippers, the American Chemistry Council, the Fertilizer Institute, the National Industrial Transportation League, and a selection of rail companies and electric utility companies in a broad spectrum of regulatory and contentious matters. The team represents clients in the retail, autos, paper and chemicals industries, and is demonstrably experienced in motor carrier related disputes, such as claims for damage and delay, federal preemption, contract drafting and licensing. Based in Washington DC, Karyn Booth, heads the team, and is a well-versed in railroad safety and hazardous material matters, areas that Sandra L. Brown is also highly active in. Jeff Moreno includes mining, major utility, automotive and multinational companies among his portfolio of clients. David Benz, is a port of call for federal shipping litigation, while Jason Tutrone and Dan Ujczo both have a strong track record in logistics, motor-carrier, and hazardous material litigation.
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Key clients
- American Chemistry Council
- American Forest & Paper Association
- Dead River Company
- Health and Personal Care Logistics Conference, Inc.
- Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc.
- LFS Freight Solutions
- National Association of Chemical Distributors
- Nexterus
- NiSource Inc.
- Railway Supply Institute
Work highlights
- Represented American Chemistry Council (ACC), the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL), The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and Dow in urging the STB to adopt revised rules to expand access to competitive switching (also called reciprocal switching).
- Represented Southern Company, Ameren Corporation, and NiSource in an antitrust claim under the federal Sherman Act against the four largest railroads regarding fuel surcharges. In re Rail Freight Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation
- Represented the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) in major regulatory proceedings or on legislative issues involving the trucking industry that are likely to impact the member companies’ supply chains.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Karyn A. Booth
Other key lawyers
Sandra L. Brown; Jeff Moreno; David E. Benz; Jason D. Tutrone; Dan Ujczo