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Delta Names New Legal Leader for Wayward On-Demand Travel Business

Wheels Up saw demand soar during the pandemic, as wealthy businesspeople flocked to private aviation and commercial carriers cut flights. But in the latest quarter revenue tumbled 41%.
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Law.com

Litigation Launched: How to Sue NASA for Fallen Space Debris

In this week's Legal Speak episode, Cranfill Sumner Partner Mica Worthy discusses unique challenges involved in suing NASA for space debris damages amidst international law and the Federal Tort Claims Act.
1 minute read

Litigation Daily

Litigators of the Week: Wiping Out a Startup's $72M Verdict Against Boeing

U.S. District Judge James Robart in Seattle found that the plaintiff, the now-defunct Zunum Aero Inc., hadn't adequately identified its alleged trade secrets nor shown that Boeing had interfered with its dealings with other potential investors, handing a win to John Hueston and Moez Kaba of Hueston Hennigan.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

American Airline Passengers Removed for Doing 'Absolutely Nothing Wrong' Cleared to Proceed With Litigation

"It also plausibly alleges that, as plaintiffs had in fact 'done absolutely nothing wrong,' this communication constituted a 'major misrepresentation' about their character and activities which could cause a reasonable person could take 'serious offense,'" U.S. District Judge John R. Padova for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania wrote, denying American Airlines' motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by two passengers who were removed from a flight.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—July 31, 2024—Willig Williams, Babst Calland

Labor, employment, workers' compensation and family law firm Willig, Williams & Davidson announced that attorney Erica Askin has joined the firm's labor law practice group.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

After DOJ Smackdowns Leave JetBlue Spiraling, Longtime GC Heads for Exit

The last four years have been brutal for Brandon Nelson and JetBlue, which was whipsawed by the pandemic and then had to cancel two deals that were supposed to drive growth after courts ruled they broke antitrust law.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

FedEx General Counsel Cruising Into Retirement After 42 Years With Shipping Giant

Mark Allen hopscotched around the globe helping build the company's international operations before taking the legal reins in 2017.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Boeing Agrees to Felony Plea, as CLO Brett Gerry Strives to Contain 737 Max Crisis

Families of 737 Max crash victims already are vehemently opposing the deal, saying it goes way too easy on Boeing, and will urge federal Judge Reed O'Connor to reject it.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

737 Max Crash Victims' Families Blast Proposed Boeing Punishment as 'Sweetheart Deal'

"The plea deal is a complete slap in the face to the victim families," said Peter Reilly, a Texas A&M law professor who is representing families.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

737 Max Crash Victims' Families Demand $25B Boeing Fine, Prosecution of Ex-Execs

"Any resolution of the case that fails to reflect that Boeing killed 346 people dishonors the crime victims' memory," said Paul Cassell, a lawyer representing families of 737 Max crash victims
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