Thursday - March 5, 2026
News Tipoffs - Illinois Editors Newsletter for Sunday March 01, 2026 ( 2 items )  

Does Federal Law Preempt Negligent Selection Claims Against Freight Brokers? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11400) on Feb. 27, 2026, by Legislative Attorney Bryan L. Adkins: * * * Does Federal Law Preempt Negligent Selection Claims Against Freight Brokers? In the trucking industry, freight brokers serve as intermediaries that match clients who have cargo to ship with trucking companies that provide trucks and drivers to complete the shipment. When a truck crash involves a truck  more

Fourth Amendment Search Warrant Requirements Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13169) on Feb. 26, 2026, by legislative attorneys Cassandra J. Barnum and Peter G. Berris: * * * Fourth Amendment Search Warrant Requirements The Fourth Amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures. As a result, law enforcement generally must obtain a search warrant from a "neutral and detached magistrate" before entering a private space to look for evidence. The Amen  more