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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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