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Richard is an associate in the firm’s Transportation practice group.

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Prior to joining the firm, Richard was a law clerk for Judge Edward H. Meyers of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. He has also completed internships with the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. During law school Richard was also a research assistant to Professor Marshall Breger.

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The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, J.D., 2021

Rollins College, B.A., 2014

Congress Takes Action on Rail Safety Following East Palestine Derailment

STB Denies Stay of Arbitration Program Opt-In Requirement; Permits Filing of New Petitions for Stay

STB Adopts New Processes to Make Rail Rate Relief More Accessible to Shippers

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Richard M. Couch

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<li><a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/stb-denies-stay-of-arbitration-program-opt-in-requirement-permits-filing-of-new-petitions-for-stay/">“STB Denies Stay of Arbitration Program Opt-In Requirement; Permits Filing of New Petitions for Stay,” Thompson Hine <em>Transportation Update</em>, February 2023</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/insights/stb-adopts-new-processes-to-make-rail-rate-relief-more-accessible-to-shippers/">“STB Adopts New Processes to Make Rail Rate Relief More Accessible to Shippers,” Thompson Hine <em>Transportation Update</em>, January 2023</a></li>
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