HDTX Keynote to Focus on Stopping Nuclear Verdicts in Trucking

 

Few industries have been hit as hard by nuclear verdicts as trucking. To address this, Jennifer Akre of the law firm Tyson & Mendes will deliver a keynote at Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange (HDTX) on September 5. Attendees at the event, held from September 4-6 in Scottsdale, Arizona, will gain valuable insights into the factors driving these outsized verdicts and learn how to effectively mitigate risks and win cases using the four Nuclear Verdicts Defense Methods developed by Tyson & Mendes.

Keynote Focus: Stopping Nuclear Verdicts

Akre’s presentation will delve into the trend of increasing nuclear verdicts in the trucking industry, equipping attendees with practical tools and strategies to defend against such verdicts. Her extensive experience in high-risk litigation in both civil and criminal cases, particularly in the trucking and transportation sector, makes her uniquely qualified to provide this guidance.

About Jennifer Akre

Jennifer Akre serves as the managing partner for Tyson & Mendes’ Houston, Texas office. With over 15 years of experience, she has litigated numerous high-risk cases and defended companies across various industries, including transportation, oil and gas, and multifamily housing. Her career also includes managing her own criminal defense practice and clerking for judges on the Missouri State Court of Appeals.

HDTX Event Highlights

HDTX offers more than just this keynote. Other notable sessions include:

• Welcoming Keynote by Jack Van Steenburg: The recently retired senior official from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will provide insights into the agency and upcoming trucking regulations.
• Trucking Trends and Insights Discussion: HDT editors Deborah Lockridge and Jack Roberts will lead a discussion on current trucking trends and insights.
• HDT Truck Fleet Innovator Awards: An awards ceremony and panel discussion recognizing industry innovators.

Networking Opportunities

HDTX is designed as an intimate event that fosters networking among trucking fleet managers and industry suppliers. Structured one-on-one meetings, as well as informal networking opportunities during meals and social events, will allow attendees to connect and share ideas.

Approved managers of heavy-duty trucking fleets attending HDTX will receive complimentary travel, lodging, and meals. There are still a few spots open for fleet managers at this year’s event.

 

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https://www.truckinginfo.com/10225722/hdtx-keynote-to-focus-on-stopping-nuclear-verdicts-in-trucking