Revised Grieving Families Act Introduced
In June 2022, the New York State legislature passed Senate Bill S74A, also known as the Grieving Families Act (“GFA”). The GFA, supported by a coalition of families and their
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Publications
New Issue of AIR LAW by Shawcross and Beaumont
Katherine Posner’s contribution, as co-author of the chapter “Aviation Insurance,” is featured in the new release of Shawcross and Beaumont: Air Law (Issue 183), available in digital and paper formats.
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New York Supreme Court Holds an Out Of Possession Landlord Is Not Liable for an Alleged Defect as It Is Not Contractually Responsible for Repairs or Maintenance of Its Property
In Compeau v. Metro. Museum of Art, 2023 Slip Op 30541(U), (NY Sup. Ct. 2023), the Court granted defendant New York City’s (“NYC”) motion to dismiss on the grounds that
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Florida Overhauls Civil Remedies and Insurer Bad Faith Claim Requirements
On March 24, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 837 (“HB 837”) into law, representing a significant overhaul of the civil remedies statutory framework that increases protections for
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Plaintiffs Abandon Appeal of Dismissal of Maryland Consumer Protection Statute-Based Putative Class Action Pursuant to ADA Preemption
On March 9, 2023, the plaintiffs in Forman et al. v. Spirit Airlines, Inc. voluntarily dismissed their appeal of the trial court’s order granting Spirit Airlines’ motion to dismiss their
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The Grieving Families Act Halted at Deadline
In June of 2022, the New York State Senate and Assembly passed Senate Bill S74A, also known as the Grieving Families Act (“GFA”). The GFA, supported by a coalition of
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Lead Insurers Now Allowed to Report Medicare Claims on Behalf of All Insurers on a Policy
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finally approved lead-only reporting on behalf of all insurers on a subscription policy. In an email from the Division of Medicare
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Second Circuit Confirms Montreal Convention Applies to Delayed Transportation of Human Remains
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of a case involving mishandled human remains that raised novel issues under the Montreal Convention. The appeal arose
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Dave Harrington and Lisa Heller Speak at the 4th Annual International Conference of Pilot Unions
David Harrington and Lisa Heller jointed airline pilot union leaders at the 4th Annual International Conference of Pilot Unions (ICPU), presented by Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), on October 11,
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Dave Harrington, Allison Surcouf, and Brittany Thomas Speak at the ABA TIPS Conference
Dave Harrington, Allison Surcouf, and Brittany Thomas joined legal, insurance, government, and industry leaders at the ABA TIPS program, “Welcome to The New Normal: Practicing Aviation Litigation in a Post
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