Author: Marissa N. Lefland
Marissa has significant experience litigating in both federal and state court, where she has conducted trials, arbitrations, and mediations. Marissa has represented foreign and domestic air carriers, terminal operators, manufacturers,…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed significant changes to regulations governing air transportation of service animals. The proposal is designed to ensure that passengers with physical or mental…
As discussed in our September Bulletin, a Canadian company has filed a number of lawsuits on behalf of passengers in the Small Claims courts of California and Ontario against various…
Pursuant to a regulation of the European Union known as EU 261,1 a passenger who experiences a flight delay or cancellation when traveling to or from Europe may receive a…
In May 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking comment on amending existing regulations pertaining to carriage of service and emotional…
On April 16, 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) issued a rule amending various aviation economic regulations to update outdated terminology and correct obsolete statutory references.1 Although many of…
Sexual misconduct during air travel is an issue of concern to the traveling public, the aviation industry, and the government. As discussed in greater detail in this Bulletin, Congress has…
In 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a rule governing the operation and certification of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).1 Recognizing ongoing improvements in technology and increased interest in…
Last week President Trump signed into law the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (“the Act”). The Act touches on virtually every aspect of commercial air travel, including airport improvement programs,…
In U.S. litigation plaintiffs often seek to recover damages arising from both physical and mental injuries. In actions governed by the Warsaw or Montreal Convention, nearly every federal court that…
In accordance with the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) promulgates regulations aimed at promoting disabled passengers’ access to air travel and related services. These…