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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 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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David Benz’s article “INSIGHT: Freight Transportation—The Ring for State v. Federal Preemption Fights,” was featured in <em>Bloomberg Environment.</em>

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Washington state’s effort to effectively ban the transport of Bakken crude oil into the state is an important reminder of the potential for preemption whenever a state or local government takes an action that affects interstate freight transportation, writes Thompson Hine’s David E. Benz.

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David E. Benz

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INSIGHT: Freight Transportation—The Ring for State v. Federal Preemption Fights