Annual Meetings-Supply Chain Logistics: 4PL and WLL - Kevin Phillips, Partner, Scopelits, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.

Supply Chain Logistics: 4PL and WLL - Kevin Phillips, Partner, Scopelits, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.

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The document discusses supply chain trends with legal implications focusing on the transportation industry. It highlights key trends in logistics including warehouse robotics, autonomous road transportation, the intersection of logistics and technology services, supply chain social responsibility, the last mile delivery, and the rise of virtual logistics using blockchain technology. Legal considerations such as insurance, liability, and contractual obligations are thoroughly examined in relation to these trends. Additionally, a case study on gross negligence illustrates how courts enforce damage limitations even in cases involving gross negligence. The document delves into specific court cases in New York and Pennsylvania where limitations of liability agreements were upheld even in instances of gross negligence. It emphasizes the importance of clear contractual agreements and the ability to adjust limitations of liability in commercial settings. The summary captures the essence of the legal ramifications and practical implications discussed in the document within the transportation and logistics industry.

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Presented by:
Kevin Phillips, Partner, Scopelits, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.

Keywords

supply chain trends

legal implications

transportation industry

logistics

warehouse robotics

autonomous road transportation

technology services

insurance

gross negligence

blockchain technology