Hackensack, NJ (February 3, 2025) – Rawle & Henderson partner Floyd G. Cottrell will speak at the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) 2025 Midyear Meeting on February 11th in Dana Point, CA. Entitled Federal Preemption of Claims for Negligent Brokering of Truck Loads, Mr. Cottrell will discuss the issues surrounding negligent truck brokerage claims, and the availability of FAAAA preemption as a defense.
Mr. Cottrell is chairperson of IADC’s Transportation Committee. He is also Vice-Chair of its Trial Tactics & Techniques Committee. He is a member of Rawle & Henderson’s commercial motor vehicle, construction, and premises liability practice groups, and is certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. For more information about Mr. Cottrell, visit https://rawle.com/attorneys/floyd-cottrell/
“Participation in the IADC has been a highlight of my career,” said Mr. Cottrell. “I am honored for the opportunity to speak before this assembly of accomplished lawyers and claims professionals from around the world.”
The IADC was created in 1920, and today’s IADC membership is comprised of the world’s leading corporate and insurance lawyers, and insurance industry executives. Its members include the largest corporations in the world, including the majority of companies listed in the FORTUNE 500. Membership is limited, and individuals must be nominated and sponsored by current IADC members and approved by its Board of Directors.
The IADC’s mission is to enhance the development of skills, professionalism, and camaraderie to serve and benefit the members and their clients, as well as the civil justice system, the legal profession and society in general. For more information visit www.iadclaw.org
About Rawle & Henderson LLP: Founded in 1783, Rawle & Henderson has been recognized by the American Bar Association as the oldest law firm in continuous practice in the United States. With 10 offices in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, its lawyers represent the interests of corporations, businesses, individuals and their insurers. For more information, visit http://www.rawle.com
