Media Mentions

Philip Nester Publishes Article in MarineLink on U.S. Non-Contiguous Domestic Trade

May 2, 2025

J. Philip Nester, a senior managing associate in Benesch’s Transportation & Logistics Practice Group, published an article in MarineLink discussing the legal and regulatory complexities of U.S. non-contiguous domestic trade.

The article examines how the inland waterway system, barge operators, and ocean carriers can offer scalable supply chain alternatives for markets like Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, and outlines key compliance considerations for shippers and service providers.

Read the article here.

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Bloomberg Law Quotes Benesch Partner William Walsh on CFTC Resource Strain Amid Expanding Role

Benesch Partner William Walsh was quoted in a recent Bloomberg Law article titled “CFTC’s Ex-Leaders Doubt It Can Juggle Crypto, Prediction Markets.” The article examines the CFTC’s rapid expansion into overseeing prediction markets and potentially becoming the primary U.S. crypto regulator under new legislation, even as the agency faces steep staffing losses and limited funding.