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the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) issued a rule amending various aviation economic regulations to update outdated terminology and correct obsolete statutory references.1 Although many of
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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
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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
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On February 1, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida rejected a passenger’s third attempt to pursue a putative class action lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises
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On January 14, 2019, amidst the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, the FAA unveiled its highly anticipated proposed rules that would allow small (under 55 lbs.) unmanned aircraft
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On October 5, 2018, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 (the “2018 Act”) was signed into law. One of the more notable aspects of the 2018 Act is
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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,
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Federal courts recently issued decisions both limiting and expanding potential liability for transportation of cargo under the Montreal Convention. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
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On May 25, 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”),1 a sweeping regulation that strives to safeguard individuals’ fundamental right to the protection of their personal data will enter
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Earlier this month, the New York Supreme Court (Monroe County) added to a growing list of decisions granting foreign defendants’ motions to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction since the
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