US freight regulators might allow more arguments in their cases

The Surface Transportation Board is considering changing a rule that bans replies to replies in legal filings. This could mean parties in freight disputes get more chances to argue their points in writing.

For years, the Board has limited how many rounds of arguments parties can submit. This kept cases moving faster, but it also meant some arguments might not get a full response. Allowing more replies could make the process fairer for some, but it could also slow down decisions and make cases more expensive.