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National Law Journal

Skadden and Steptoe, Defending Amex GBT, Blasts Biden DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit Over Merger Proposal

Amex GBT's Biden-bashing defense strategy may have no influence on the ultimate outcome of the government's lawsuit opposing Amex GBT's proposed acquisition of rival travel management company CWT, according to antitrust litigation experts.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Come Fly With Me: DOJ’s Proposed FARA Amendments and the Tourism Industry

“The one bright side of DOJ’s proposed amendments is its about-face with respect to promoting tourism.”
10 minute read

Daily Business Review

A Voyeur Videotaped Them Undressing. Should Cruise Ship Passengers Have to Arbitrate?

Lawyers for women and children who were videotaped by a voyeur while on a cruise ship have moved to certify a class against Royal Caribbean, citing the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

DOJ Files Antitrust Suit to Block Amex GBT's Acquisition of Competitor

The deal would mark Amex GBT’s fifth acquisition of a travel management company since 2018 and would substantially harm competition in the industry, DOJ stated.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

American Airlines Legal Chief Departs for Warner Bros. Discovery

Priya Aiyar joined American in 2019, just before COVID-19 walloped the entire airline industry.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

After Solving Problems for Presidents, Ron Klain Now Applying Legal Prowess to Helping Airbnb Overturn NYC Ban

"I mean having people stay in your home is as old as the American Republic itself. The preamble to our Constitution was written in a home stay by Alexander Hamilton," Airbnb Chief Legal Officer Ron Klain said during a recent Berkeley Law webinar.
7 minute read

Law.com

State Appellate Court Upholds $149M Punitive Damages Award Against Hyatt

In Dugan v. Hyatt Corporation, the three-judge panel rejected Hyatt's argument that the court shouldn't have supported the punitive damages claims, finding the record showed corporate representatives admitted Dugan was assaulted because the hotel failed to follow its own policies.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Lawyer as Litigant as Late Fees Take Spotlight in Class Action

Two Texas law firms representing a national class sued ACE Parking Management over its alleged practice of encouraging minor underpayments, so that it can later charge large fines.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Fowler White Burnett Opens Jacksonville Office Focused on Transportation Practice

The Florida-based midsize firm tapped a new maritime partner to lead the office in response to growing demand. It's also expanding in Fort Lauderdale and moving its Miami office.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Passenger Sues Frontier Airlines for Burns Sustained From In-Flight Beverage

The plaintiff, a Philadelphia resident, was flying home when he requested a cup of hot tea, which was served in a "highly negligent fashion."
3 minute read

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