Condon & Forsyth Hosts Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law Event
On behalf of the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law, Condon & Forsyth hosted a speed networking event on October 29, 2015. This event was to kick off the New
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Endorsement of Check Offered in “Full and Final Settlement” Precludes Passenger’s $1 Million Lost Baggage Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York recently held that a passenger who endorsed an airline’s check offered in “full and final settlement” of her baggage
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ECJ Further Narrows When Technical Problems Qualify as EC 261 “Extraordinary Circumstances”
On September 17, 2015, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) issued its latest interpretation of European Union Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (“EC 261”). In van der Lans v. KLM, Case
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Eleventh Circuit Clarifies an Airline’s Qualification as a Government-Owned Entity
On August, 20, 2015, in Singh v. Caribbean Airlines Ltd., the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the United States District Court for the Southern District
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7th Circuit Decision Allows Asiana Crash Cases to be Consolidated in Federal Court
One issue that arises inevitably in air disaster litigation in the United States is whether the federal court can assert jurisdiction over all cases so that they can be resolved
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Recent Revisions to U.S. Regulations Concerning Oversales, Domestic Baggage Liability Limits, and Mistaken Fares
On August 25, 2015, recent amendments to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations pertaining to denied boarding compensation and domestic baggage liability limits will take effect. The DOT also has
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John Maggio Speaks at the 86th Annual Meeting of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals
John Maggio spoke on recent developments in aviation and moderated a panel discussion on class action aviation lawsuits at the 86th Annual Meeting of the Association of Transportation Law Professionals
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Court Enforces Helicopter Manufacturer’s Disclaimer of Engine Warranties
Under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”), a product seller (which includes anyone in the chain of distribution who contracts to sell goods) may be liable for the
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John Maggio Speaks at the 7th National Forum on Aviation Claims and Litigation
John Maggio recently spoke on a panel entitled “Assessing the Airline’s Responsibilities or Potential Liability Related to Medical Emergencies, Passengers with Disabilities, Ebola and Airborne Diseases” at the 7th National
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John Maggio Serves as a Faculty Instructor for Kessler-Eidsen Trial Techniques Program
John Maggio served on as a faculty instructor May 2-5, 2015 for the Kessler-Eidsen Trial Techniques Program at Emory University School of Law.