Armchair Attorney® Podcast
Hosted by Matthew Leffler
The Armchair Attorney® Podcast is program hosted by the Armchair Attorney® himself, Matthew M. Leffler. Matthew is a real-life attorney with a curious mind and a passion for how things work. From law to supply chain and everything in-between, he bridges the gap between education and entertainment.
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Recent episodes
Loaded Questions
· 51 min
Chris Burroughs is President and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). He took the role in November 2024 after more than 13 years at the association, most recently as Vice President of Government Affairs. Before TIA he worked on Capitol Hill (House Transportation & Infrastructu
Moving Freight with EASE
· 56 min
In this episode, I sit down with Ken Adamo, Chief Strategy Officer at EASE Logistics, the Dublin, Ohio-based 3PL and 4PL known for its operator-first approach and proprietary AI platform AMMI. A two-time Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pro to Know with prior leadership roles as Chief of Analytics an
Reber Takes the Reins
· 44 min
In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Reber, newly named President of ARL Network, one of the largest intermodal drayage and third-party logistics companies in the U.S. We talk about his path from dispatcher to leading an agent-based, asset-backed transportation network; the recent leadership tran
VMA 2026!
· 47 min
In this episode, I sit down with Will Fediw, Senior Vice President of the Virginia Maritime Association, as he prepares for VMA's International Trade Symposium. From his years as a Coast Guard officer to his work advocating for Virginia’s ports and supply-chain businesses, Will has a clear view of w
Reasonable & Ordinary Carrier - We Rock Out with GenLogs ROC-1
· 59 min
Reasonable & Ordinary Care: A Broker’s Guide to Carrier Vetting You asked for it, so we're delivering! Join me for an exclusive webinar featuring Jeohn Salone Favors, GenLogs’ In-House Counsel. In this session, we unpack the pivotal Montgomery decision and Justice Kavanaugh’s guidance that brokers “
Another Precision Scheduled Podcast!
· 54 min
Annie Reinke, the President & CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), is a force of nature. The IANA is the main trade group for the intermodal freight transport industry. It connects railroads, ocean shipping lines, trucking companies, port authorities, & equipment suppliers. IAN
Lipe v. Lupus Superior, LLC: The $604M Verdict
· 50 min
A Dallas County jury hit freight broker C.H. Robinson with a share of a $604 million verdict in Peyton Lipe et al. v. Lupus Superior, LLC et al. The case stems from a deadly 2021 crash on Interstate 20 in Mississippi. A tractor-trailer operated by Lupus Superior and driven by Gorgonio Gonzalez plowe
IEEPA Refunds & the Strait of Hormuz Closed (Again)
· 56 min
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs were additional duties imposed by the Trump administration starting in early 2025, primarily using IEEPA's emergency powers to address issues like fentanyl trafficking, immigration, and trade deficits. These included "fentanyl" or "traf
The Connected Chassis!
· 52 min
In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of connected transportation technology. As fleets push for greater visibility, efficiency, and uptime, connected chassis and smart trailers are transforming how the industry operates, from realtime asset tracking and predictive maintenance to
What is an Unsafe Motor Carrier?
· 57 min
Following the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Montgomery v. Caribe, freight brokers face new liability risks for carrier selection, potentially ending the era of hiding behind FAAAA preemption when negligent vetting leads to accidents. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Joyce, CEO of G