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Business Court Bill Furthers Texas' Pro-Corporate Strategy
By Ted Huffman, Eric Hail and Mark Solomon ( July 16, 2025, 6:01 PM EDT) -- On the final day of its 89th legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed H.B. 40, expanding the jurisdictional and operational framework of the Texas Business Court.[1] The bill has since been signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, and becomes effective on Sept. 1.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
Business Court Bill Furthers Texas' Pro-Corporate Strategy
ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Ted Huffman, Eric Hail and Mark Solomon ( July 16, 2025, 6:01 PM EDT) -- On the final day of its 89th legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed H.B. 40, expanding the jurisdictional and operational framework of the Texas Business Court.[1] The bill has since been signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, and becomes effective on Sept. 1....
Texas Governor Signs HB 40, Expanding Jurisdiction Of The Texas Business Court
On the final day of the 89th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 40 (HB 40) to expand the jurisdictional and operational framework of the Texas Business Court.1 The Bill has since been signed by Governor Abbott and becomes effective on September 1, 2025. The new law builds on Texas's 2023 initiative to establish a specialized venue for complex business litigation and makes the forum more accessible to corporate litigants.
Texas Governor Signs HB 40, Expanding Jurisdiction of the Texas Business Court
On the final day of the 89th Legislative Session, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 40 (HB 40) to expand the jurisdictional and operational framework of the Texas Business Court.1 The Bill has since been signed by Governor Abbott and becomes effective on September 1, 2025. The new law builds on Texas's 2023 initiative to establish a specialized venue for complex business litigation and makes the forum more accessible to corporate litigants.
Texas Governor Signs New Business-Friendly Governance Law To Promote In-State Corporate Growth: Senate Bill 29 Analysis
On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), which had been passed by the Legislature on May 7. The Bill, effective immediately, amends various provisions of the Business Organizations Code to make Texas a more attractive and predictable jurisdiction for entity formation and governance.
Texas Governor Signs New Business-Friendly Governance Law to Promote In-State Corporate Growth: Senate Bill 29 Analysis
On May 14, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), which had been passed by the Legislature on May 7. The Bill, effective immediately, amends various provisions of the Business Organizations Code to make Texas a more attractive and predictable jurisdiction for entity formation and governance.
Architecting the future: Building hardware for an AI-native world
TechCrunch was proud to host HP at Disrupt 2024in San Francisco. Here's an overview of their AI Industry Stage session. AI-driven hardware is transforming enterprise operations. This HP-sponsored panel discussion addressed the complexities of building AI-native ecosystems, the role of generative AI in reshaping enterprise technology, and the practical implications for developing scalable AI solutions.
UK M&A Transactions: Key Considerations For US Buyers
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UK M&A Transactions: Key Considerations for US Buyers
Despite a general slowdown in global mergers and acquisitions activity in recent years, certain U.S. buyers have continued to target U.K. businesses and assets for acquisition, fueled by an abundance of available capital, an international expansion strategy and a stronger U.S. dollar against the British pound.
APCCdh1-mediated degradation of Cdh1 is necessary for faithful meiotic chromosome segregation in S. cerevisiae
Abstract The Anaphase-Promoting Complex/Cyclosome (APC/C) is a ubiquitin ligase that promotes the ubiquitination and subsequent degradation of numerous cell cycle regulators during mitosis and in G1. Proteins are recruited to the APC/C by activator proteins such as Cdh1. During the cell cycle, Cdh1 is subject to precise regulation so that substrates are not degraded prematurely.
Texas (Business) Courts to Open for Business: Law Creating Specialized Business Courts in Texas Becomes Official | JD Supra
Last Friday, June 9, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas House Bill 19, which codifies a business court system in Texas. Similar to the commercial court systems that exist in Delaware and New York, Texas's business court system will provide a dedicated court system of commercially focused judges to move high-dollar business disputes efficiently through the judicial system. This advisory summarizes key aspects of the legislation. What Types of Disputes Will Business Courts Hear?
What Transactional Attys Must Know About Texas Biz Courts
By Ted Huffman, Eric Hail and Mark Solomon (May 22, 2024, 4:57 PM EDT) -- It has been nearly a year since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed H.B. 19, codifying a specialized business court system in Texas. The opening of those courts later this year will make Texas one of more than two dozen states that have a business court system — with experienced commercial judges at the helm — to handle complex cases.[1]... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
What Transactional Attys Must Know About Texas Biz Courts
By Ted Huffman, Eric Hail and Mark Solomon (May 22, 2024, 4:57 PM EDT) -- It has been nearly a year since Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed H.B. 19, codifying a specialized business court system in Texas. The opening of those courts later this year will make Texas one of more than two dozen states that have a business court system — with experienced commercial judges at the helm — to handle complex cases.[1]...
DHL moves Norfolk operations to larger facility
DHL expands in Norfolk, Va. (Photo: DHL) Transport and logistics provider DHL Group said Tuesday that it has relocated its Norfolk, Virginia, operations to a facility more than twice the size of its prior location. The $7.3 million investment increases shipment capacity and enables faster processing, resulting in later cutoff times for shippers in eastern Virginia, said DHL, a German company with Americas headquarters in Plantation, Florida. The new service center facility at 2551 Almeda Ave.
Desarrollo de levaduras híbridas "Saccharomyces cerevisiae x Saccharomyces mikatae" y su potencial para producir estilos alternativos de vino
Desarrollo de levaduras híbridas "Saccharomyces cerevisiae x Saccharomyces mikatae" y su potencial para producir estilos alternativos de vino Jenny Bellon [1] ; Simon Schmidt [1] ; Mark Solomon [1] [1] Australian Wine Research Institute (Australia) Localización: La Semana vitivinícola, ISSN 0037-184X, Nº 3653, 2023 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Anuario técnico 2023), págs. 2005-2008 Idioma: español Texto completo no disponible (Saber más ...)
Kenco to close facility in Indianapolis
Kenco to close Indianapolis facility (Photo: Kenco) Third-party logistics provider Kenco Logistic Services said it will close a facility in Indianapolis, a move that will affect 110 workers. Chattanooga-based Kenco filed a notice with state authorities on Jan. 19, according to state records. The facility is expected to close on March 19.
Kenco to close facility in Indianapolis
Third-party logistics provider Kenco Logistic Services said it will close a facility in Indianapolis, a move that will affect 110 workers. Chattanooga-based Kenco filed a notice with state authorities on Jan. 19, according to state records. The facility is expected to close on March 19. Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, most employers with 100 or more employees must provide notification 60 calendar days in advance of planned closings and mass layoffs of employees.
FedEx restores service guarantees on 2nd-day air morning service
Mark Solomon January 26, 2024 at 8:29 AM·1 min read FedEx follows UPS to restore money-back guarantees on 2nd day air A.M. service. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) FedEx Corp.
FedEx restores service guarantees on 2nd-day air morning service
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), following rival UPS Inc.’s lead from earlier this week, said Friday that it will restore money-back guarantees for its second-day morning air service in the domestic U.S. UPS (NYSE: UPS) said on Wednesday that it would reinstate refunds for its second-day morning service, which calls for packages and documents to be delivered by 10:30 a.m. on the second day. FedEx’s actions follow suit.
Cold chain tech provider Grip Shipping launches fulfillment service
Mark Solomon January 22, 2024 at 7:00 AM·1 min read Cold chain specialist Grip adds fulfillment centers (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Cold chain technology provider Grip said Monday that it will open fulfillment centers in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and California. Grip launched its IT platform a year ago. The company was founded by former ButcherBox executives Juan Meisel and Jimmy Cooper.
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C.H. Robinson Creates Office To Implement Strategic Initiatives
Brokerage and logistics giant C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. said Thursday it has created an office designed to support the company’s strategic initiatives and has tapped a lean processes methodology expert to run it. The Program Management Office, which came into being Wednesday, is headed by Jim Reutlinger, who headed his own consultancy after many years at Danaher Corp., a global conglomerate that designs and manufactures medical, industrial, and commercial products and services.
UPS to close daytime ground sort facility at Louisville hub
UPS Inc. said it will close its daytime package sorting operations at its Centennial ground hub in Louisville, Kentucky, on Feb. 16, citing reduced volumes. In a statement, the Atlanta-based company (NYSE: UPS) said that “packages equal jobs, and we need to match capacity and the number of jobs with current package volume.” The statement did not mention how many employees might be affected by the impending closure. Nor did it disclose package volumes at the daytime sort or how much they’ve declined.
‘Not-In-My-Backyard’ Mindset Threatens Warehouse Growth
Attendees at Prologis Inc.’s investors day heard pretty much what they came to hear. That included the logistics warehousing giant’s assessment of the macro environment, plans to build facilities occupied solely by data centers, its efforts to expand solar power use, and a broadening of its customer value proposition, among other things.
Labor 2023: A lot of noise but few strikes Original
For all the hand-wringing about the potential for labor disturbances across multiple modes, the year came and went, with the notable exception of the dispute between the United Auto Workers and Mack Trucks, mostly bereft of the images of picket lines. UPS Inc. (NYSE: UPS) and the Teamsters union reached a five-year contract without 340,000 UPS Teamsters hitting the bricks.
C.H. Robinson CFO to leave company Original
C.H. Robinson CFO to leave (Photo: C.H. Robinson) Freight broker and third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. said late Thursday that CFO Mike Zechmeister will be leaving his post in 2024. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company (NASDAQ: CHRW) said it has begun a search for a replacement. Zechmeister will remain with the company until a successor is named, or no later than May 31, at which time he plans to retire.
FedEx says volume diverted from UPS retained
FedEx Corp. said that it has held on to the 400,000 daily packages that it has estimated were diverted from rival UPS Inc. during contract negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union. Brie Carere, FedEx’s (NYSE: FDX) executive vice president and chief customer officer, told analysts Tuesday that the company has not lost any of the accounts that it believes it won from UPS in the weeks and months leading up to UPS and the Teamsters agreeing at the end of July to a five-year contract.
FedEx expands boxless, label-less returns
FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) said Monday that it has expanded a program in which consumers can return merchandise without a box or shipping label to more than 10,000 locations, including 2,000 FedEx Office stores. Customers wanting to complete an in-store return of online orders can request a QR code on their mobile phone that can be scanned at drop-off points. FedEx said it will also offer contactless drop boxes where goods can be returned without any person-to-person interaction.
Coyote offers ‘voluntary separation’ program to high-level employees Original
Freight broker Coyote Logistics is looking to again reduce its workforce as it struggles with a dramatic freight downturn that has squeezed revenue across the brokerage sector. The staff reductions are expected to target those in senior manager and director roles, according to a person familiar with the matter. Affected employees will have the opportunity to accept a severance and leave voluntarily, the person said.
UPS, FedEx post solid holiday on-time delivery performance
Two of the three major parcel-delivery carriers set multiyear records for delivery performance during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday cycle, a performance helped by less delivery demand and moves by two of the carriers to add an extra day to their holiday schedules, according to data published Tuesday by consultancy ShipMatrix Inc. According to the data, UPS (NYSE: UPS) posted a 98% on-time delivery performance, while FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) came in at 97.8%.
UPS, FedEx post solid holiday on-time delivery performance
UPS, FedEx post solid holiday delivery results (Phone: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Two of the three major parcel-delivery carriers set multiyear records for delivery performance during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday cycle, a performance helped by less delivery demand and moves by two of the carriers to add an extra day to their holiday schedules, according to data published Tuesday by consultancy ShipMatrix Inc.
UPS reinstates 35 union workers in Louisville, averts strike
Mark Solomon December 11, 2023 at 12:48 PM·1 min read UPS reinstates 35 union workers in Louisville (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) UPS Inc. has reinstated 35 unionized workers at its Louisville, Kentucky, ground hub who it had laid off late last week, thus averting a threatened work stoppage by the Teamsters union that could have affected operations at UPS’ ground hub and its primary air hub there.
UPS reinstates 35 union workers in Louisville, averts strike
UPS Inc. has reinstated 35 unionized workers at its Louisville, Kentucky, ground hub who it had laid off late last week, thus averting a threatened work stoppage by the Teamsters union that could have affected operations at UPS’ ground hub and its primary air hub there. The 35 specialist and administrative workers were reinstated with full back pay and will return to their positions on their next scheduled workdays, the union said in a Facebook post.
Lawsuit could launch different type of legal battle between FedEx Ground, contractors
In 2015 and 2016, FedEx Ground paid more than $450 million to settle multiple lawsuits alleging that the FedEx Corp. ground delivery unit classified its delivery driver workforce as independent contractors when in reality they functioned as employees entitled to the benefits that come with that status.
Lawsuit could launch different type of legal battle between FedEx Ground, contractors
Mark Solomon December 8, 2023 at 3:22 PM·3 min read Ex-contractor sues FedEx Ground under RICO statute (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) In 2015 and 2016, FedEx Ground paid more than $450 million to settle multiple lawsuits alleging that the FedEx Corp. ground delivery unit classified its delivery driver workforce as independent contractors when in reality they functioned as employees entitled to the benefits that come with that status.
FedEx Ground hikes fuel surcharge 100 basis points, leapfrogging UPS
FedEx Ground hikes fuel surcharges (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) FedEx Ground, the ground-delivery arm of FedEx Corp., has raised its diesel fuel surcharge by 100 basis points to 16%, exceeding the fuel levy assessed earlier this month by rival UPS Inc. The increase takes effect Monday. FedEx’s fuel surcharges apply to its base rates and to any add-on charges known as accessorials. UPS had hiked its levy 50 basis points to 15.25% but will reduce them to 15% effective this Monday.
FedEx Ground hikes fuel surcharge 100 basis points, leapfrogging UPS
FedEx Ground, the ground-delivery arm of FedEx Corp., has raised its diesel fuel surcharge by 100 basis points to 16%, exceeding the fuel levy assessed earlier this month by rival UPS Inc. The increase takes effect Monday. FedEx’s fuel surcharges apply to its base rates and to any add-on charges known as accessorials. UPS had hiked its levy 50 basis points to 15.25% but will reduce them to 15% effective this Monday.
UPS to hike US diesel surcharges under adjusted formula
UPS to hike U.S. ground fuel surcharges on Monday (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) UPS Inc. has raised its fuel surcharge on its U.S. ground parcel and SurePost delivery services by 50 basis points in what is believed to be the first time in more than 18 months that UPS has changed its formula to reflect applicable surcharges on those services. Effective Monday, UPS (NYSE: UPS) will assess a 15.25% fuel levy on all shipments moving under those domestic services.
OnTrac to hike 2024 published rates by 6.2%
Super-regional parcel delivery carrier OnTrac will raise its 2024 tariff rates by a blended average of 6.2%, with shorter-haul traffic being charged less than longer hauls. Rates on parcels moving 600 miles or less will increase, on average, by 5.9%. For shipments moving 600 miles or more, a 6.4% rate increase will apply. The new rates take effect Jan. 1. As it has in the past, Chandler, Arizona-based OnTrac will significantly discount the published rates in its contracts with enterprise customers.
OnTrac to hike 2024 published rates by 6.2%
OnTrac to hike tariff rates in 2024 (Source: OnTrac) Super-regional parcel delivery carrier OnTrac will raise its 2024 tariff rates by a blended average of 6.2%, with shorter-haul traffic being charged less than longer hauls. Rates on parcels moving 600 miles or less will increase, on average, by 5.9%. For shipments moving 600 miles or more, a 6.4% rate increase will apply. The new rates take effect Jan. 1.
Thinking inside the box
The video is worth a thousand words: A tube of mascara arrives in a box that’s multiple times its size and swaddled in layers of packing material to protect what is hardly a fragile product. James Malley, co-founder and CEO of Paccurate.io, a New York-based company founded in 2020 to help businesses optimize their packaging to reduce waste and shipping costs, has seen this movie too many times.
US Postal Service Archives
FedEx announces holiday shipping deadlines FedEx Ground two-day shipments must ship by Dec. 20 to arrive on or before Christmas Eve. Postal Service loss widens in fiscal 3rd quarter The U.S. Postal Service’s non-GAAP loss nearly doubled year over year, while shipping volume was down slightly and revenue was flat.
UPS’ 2024 Rate Changes Look Similar To FedEx’s
Anyone who thought that UPS Inc.’s 2024 rate and surcharge adjustments would be distorted by the significant labor cost increases in the first year of its contract with the Teamsters union will be disappointed by next year’s rate table. UPS’ (NYSE: UPS) 2024 rate breakdown, which the shipping giant made public late Friday, looks comparable to those published by rival FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) more than a month ago.
Walmart to open fifth next-gen fulfillment center in 2026 Original
Walmart Inc. plans to open its fifth “next-generation” fulfillment center, this one in Stockton, California, in 2026. The 900,000-square-foot facility located about 50 miles south of Sacramento will enable the retailer to fulfill online orders throughout the West Coast with greater speed and efficiency, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) said in Thursday’s announcement. The Stockton fulfillment center also will increase fulfillment capacity for Walmart.com orders, the company said.
Blue Yonder plans to acquire UK reverse logistics specialist Doddle
FreightWaves Blue Yonder plans to acquire UK reverse logistics specialist Doddle Arizona-headquartered supply chain management company Blue Yonder said Thursday it plans to acquire U.K.-based Doddle to bring the reverse logistics specialist’s capabilities to the U.S. market. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, is expected to close around mid-November. Tim Robinson, who founded Doddle in 2014 and is its CEO, will stay on post-acquisition.
Blue Yonder plans to acquire UK reverse logistics specialist Doddle
Arizona-headquartered supply chain management company Blue Yonder said Thursday it plans to acquire U.K.-based Doddle to bring the reverse logistics specialist’s capabilities to the U.S. market. The transaction, terms of which were not disclosed, is expected to close around mid-November. Tim Robinson, who founded Doddle in 2014 and is its CEO, will stay on post-acquisition.
UPS Offers Rebates To Win Back Diverted Volumes
By Mark Solomon of FreightWaves In an effort to recapture volumes diverted to rivals ahead of a five-year contract with the Teamsters union, UPS will offer rebates to offset early-termination penalties should customers break their new contracts to return their traffic to the carrier. UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé affirmed the policy at an analyst breakfast this week, according to those in attendance.
UPS offers rebates to win back diverted volumes Original
In an effort to recapture volumes diverted to rivals ahead of a five-year contract with the Teamsters union, UPS Inc. (NYSE: UPS) will offer rebates to offset early-termination penalties should customers break their new contracts to return their traffic to the carrier. UPS CEO Carol B. Tomé affirmed the policy at an analyst breakfast this week, according to those in attendance.
FedEx leverages AI to improve trailer-loading process
Robotics firm Dexterity AI said Tuesday it has partnered with FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) to have robots load FedEx Ground trailers by leveraging AI-powered technology. The first robotic truck was unveiled Tuesday at a joint event, called Unlock the Dock, held in San Francisco. FedEx is testing the technology with FedEx Ground trailers to refine its use for everyday loading tasks, Dexterity AI said in a statement.
UPS Suffered Larger-Than-Expected Shipment Losses Due To Labor Concerns — THE MILLENNIAL PRESS
UPS Suffered Larger-Than-Expected Shipment Losses Due To Labor Concerns By Mark Solomon of Freight Waves, UPS said it experienced greater-than-expected shipment losses due to concerns about a possible Teamsters union work stoppage, with about 1 million daily packages being diverted to competitors and 200,000 additional daily parcels not entering the system because sales fell through due to shipper uncertainty. Carol B.
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