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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual Contact: Stacy Weiner, 202.263.4184, <a href="mailto:Stacy.Weiner@ThompsonHine.com?subject=Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Impacts Webinar 5.20.2026">Stacy.Weiner@ThompsonHine.com</a>

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A complimentary webinar series presented by Thompson Hine LLP

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Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway have refiled their merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, seeking approval to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad. Join us for session four in our webinar series, which will examine this landmark transaction, its potential impacts on the freight rail network, and how shippers and other stakeholders can participate in the STB’s merger review proceeding. 

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Thompson Hine’s <a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/services/transportation/">Transportation</a> team will address the following topics:

Changes to the UP/NS merger application since its initial filing

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Potential impacts of the merger on rail customers

How to participate in the STB's merger review proceeding

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Impacts: Confronting Competition and Service Risks in the UP–NS Merger