Ladd Sanger

January 12, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

The 737 Max 8 tragedy offers the FAA, Boeing, and aviation manufacturers an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past and to make aviation safer, says Ladd Sanger managing partner of the Dallas office of Slack Davis Sanger.

By Ladd Sanger

5 minute read

May 01, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

In the past few years, we have seen an uptick of cases addressing personal jurisdiction spurred by the United States Supreme opinions in a trio of cases: J. McIntyre Machine, Walden, and Daimler.

By Ladd Sanger

10 minute read

July 14, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Drones are in the news, but what do they mean for lawyers? From FAA regulations to the risk of uninsured liability for crashes to invasion of privacy lawsuits, attorneys need to understand this new world of readily available, unpiloted aircraft.

By Ladd Sanger

5 minute read

July 08, 2014 | Texas Lawyer

Drones are in the news, but what do they mean for lawyers? From FAA regulations to the risk of uninsured liability for crashes to invasion of privacy lawsuits, attorneys need to understand this new world of readily available, unpiloted aircraft.

By Ladd Sanger

5 minute read

August 06, 2007 | Texas Lawyer

In today's increasingly international community, the Montreal Convention is providing attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants more opportunities to practice international law.

By Ladd Sanger

7 minute read

August 15, 2007 | Law.com

In today's increasingly international community, the Montreal Convention is providing attorneys more opportunities to practice international law. The treaty, which went into effect in 2003, allows injured passengers to receive much fairer compensation than the predecessor Warsaw Convention in the event of an accident during an international flight. Attorney Ladd Sanger, who is also an airplane and helicopter pilot, describes some of the changes under the newer treaty.

By Ladd Sanger

7 minute read

August 15, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

Texas is home to some of the world's busiest airports and seaports. The state also is fortunate enough to be the home of major aircraft and vessel manufacturers and service centers. With all of its aviation- and maritime-centric business, Texas becomes the logical venue for the litigation that inevitably arises, writes Ladd Sanger.

By Ladd Sanger

6 minute read

July 13, 2009 | Texas Lawyer

Texas is a national and international hub of aviation activity. The following are some of the more notable decisions involving Texas aviation law in the past year. They run the gamut from tort cases to commercial disputes and include a pre-emption issue that has received nationwide attention.

By Ladd Sanger

8 minute read