The legal profession stands on the brink of a technological revolution, with generative artificial intelligence (AI) poised to transform the way legal services are delivered and disputes are resolved. Recognizing the urgency...more
Sports fans may recall a bizarre incident in November 2023 during the Monday Night Football Ravens-Bengals matchup- a small drone made an unexpected appearance overhead at the M&T Bank Stadium, causing chaos and two delays of...more
For many of our clients, aircraft ownership is not only practical (having one aircraft on which to train for a pilot certificate can increase efficiencies, for example), but it can also be a business advantage. However,...more
Space insurance has actually existed since 1965, but it has undergone incredible growth in recent decades thanks in part to commercialization/privatization of efforts to launch satellites and other space objects. In 2021, the...more
Many of viewers watched as the U.S. military shot down a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon on February 4, 2023. However, many were not aware of how the balloon was spotted or tracked prior to making the news. This...more
The FAA’s “Increase the Duration of Aircraft Registration” direct final rule published on November 22, 2022, is now in effect as of January 23, 2023. The new rule amends 14 CFR 47 (“Part 47”), which controls the FAA’s...more
A recent trend in discussions in the international arbitration industry involves the arbitrator’s role in suggesting settlement to the parties or even mediating the dispute. In some civil law countries, the practice of having...more
On June 24, 2022, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in Reddy v. Buttar concerning enforcement of a Singapore arbitration award under the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign...more
On June 13, 2022, the Supreme Court rendered its decision on whether 28 U.S.C. §1782 (“§1782”) extends to foreign private arbitrations. In a consolidated action, the Court addressed two cases and unanimously held that only...more
As noted in our prior posts, the U.S. Supreme Court Justices (with the exclusion of Justice Clarence Thomas who was hospitalized on March 18) heard oral arguments on March 23, 2022, for ZF Automotive US, Inc. v. Luxshare,...more
As noted in our prior posts, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear the oral arguments in the case of ZF Automotive US, Inc., et al. v. Luxshare, Ltd. on March 23, 2022. There is also another case, AlixPartners LLP v. The Fund...more
ZF Automotive US, Inc. v. Luxshare, Ltd., 21-401 is currently pending before the Supreme Court, with oral arguments scheduled to be heard on March 23, 2022....more
The Supreme Court is (once again) slated to decide the issue of whether a private commercial arbitral panel constitutes a “foreign or international tribunal” under 28 U.S.C. § 1782, in the matter of ZF Automotive US, Inc.,...more
The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina recently ruled in Sunland Logistics Solutions Inc. v. Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel Co., Ltd. that an arbitration clause naming a non-existent arbitral forum...more
The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) and the Aerospace Industries Association of America, Inc. filed their brief with the U.S. Supreme Court recognizing that the Court’s decision in the Servotronics case has...more
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As global businesses have had to adapt to the curveballs thrown by COVID-19, innovation has sprung from adversity and the future of international trade is bright. One area of innovation is the continued development and...more
In review of the 2020 statistics from various arbitral institutions, the clear message is that international businesses have had a taste of virtual arbitrations and they like it. Record-breaking caseloads (and amounts in...more
On March 22, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the petitioner’s request for Writ of Certiorari in the ServoTronics, Inc. v. Rolls-Royce, PLC case....more
On March 25, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the Ford Motor Co. Montana Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct. Ford Motor Co. v. Bandemer cases holding that the due process test for specific jurisdiction does not depend on a strict...more
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now hard to imagine a world without face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Odds are, when you think masks you likely think N95 respirators or a similar product,...more
We are sometimes asked about the application of the Montreal Convention to personal injury cases involving air travel, particularly with our air carrier clients. This article is a short primer on the Convention and a...more
The NTSB has upgraded its search query tool for reports and recommendations. The new CAROL system (Case Analysis and Reporting OnLine) is a sweet “nod” to former NTSB analyst Carol Floyd, who retired in 2017...more
What information aviation experts should be allowed to rely upon in formulating opinions for trial -
In a previous article, we discussed the hearsay issues contained in NTSB reports, which can be challenged as inadmissible...more
On July 8, the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Switzerland’s Federal Office of Civil Aviation announced the adoption of an agreement for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones....more
In many of our aviation accident cases, one of the first tasks for investigation is reviewing the report from the National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”). The “preliminary” report is generally available within a few...more