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Merchantability – The Other Warranty

The warranty of merchantability usually finds itself in the shadow of the warranty of suitable shipping condition (i.e., the warranty...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Trading Tip: Good Arrival – The Sixth Day

The warranty of suitable shipping condition is at the center of countless disputes and decisions each day. Although there is...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Trading Tip: Authority of an employee

You recently settled a transaction with a salesman, let’s call him Sam, who you just found out is no longer...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Who is responsible when produce is frozen in transport?

The Problem: Carrier denies full responsibility despite evidence product was frozen in transit. The Key Point: If the carrier can conclusively show the...

6 years ago 2 minute read

The 2019 Trading & Transportation Guidelines digital edition is available!

Produce professionals can reference essential updated trading and transportation guidelines, expanded to include a new Select References section, discussing the...

6 years ago 1 minute read

PACA protection with ‘a wink and a nod’

A final note on Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) payment terms: industry veterans will no doubt remember being in...

6 years ago 5 minute read

How to maintain PACA rights

Kroger’s announcement this summer of extended payment terms that would have made the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) trust...

6 years ago 4 minute read

PACA Trust fundamentals: A review and refresh

As Kroger discovered this summer, the produce industry cherishes the statutory trust created for its benefit under the Perishable Agricultural...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Proving shortages: who holds the burden?

The Problem: Receiver claims a shortage as to count on a delivered sale. The Key Point: A boilerplate notation such...

7 years ago 3 minute read

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