This article was contributed by Robert Harrington of Dunn Harrington LLC. Follow this link for information about the SMART-TD Designated Counsel. The railroad personal injury report is generally the first exhibit used at any Federal Employers’ Liability Act trial in the [...]
On Thursday, January 18, the Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and its new “All in it to win it” PR campaign were spotlighted in an article from Progressive Railroading. In it, UP’s CEO Jim Vena and his team of executives did their best to paint a happy picture of a thriving compan [...]
SMART-TD succeeded yet again in their fight for the Colorado Rail Safety Act, a comprehensive rail safety package that will provide protection for our members in the Mile High State.
Martin Oberman retired May 10, 2024, as chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. SMART Transportation Division wishes him the best in his retirement.
“This is a good day for the men and women on the ballast line of Norfolk Southern! The attempt by the hedge fund known as Ancora to take over one of this country’s largest railroads could have been catastrophic to our nation’s economy and to the quality of life for thousands [...]
Help to stop Rep. Eric Burlison’s attempt to overturn the FRA’s important two-person crew rule. Defending our progress now will make it easier to pass other rail safety legislation. Here’s how.
