In affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit against Pillsbury’s client, AirAsia, the D.C. Circuit overruled its prior precedent that a company’s website could be sufficient to support general jurisdiction.
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With airlines facing over 30 class actions across the country seeking refunds for COVID-19 related flight cancellations, Pillsbury client Norwegian Air is the first to obtain a dismissal with prejudice.
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9/24/2020
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Travel Ban
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