Dallas Legal Issues Blog

Data security is crucial to intellectual property protection

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Aug 4, 2020 | Intellectual Property

In an increasingly digital age, titans in every industry are fighting a constant battle to avoid data security breaches. As data thieves become savvier, their targets continue to evolve. In recent years, cybercriminals have begun to shift their focus from personal and...

Pandemic-related insurance litigation is on the rise

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Jul 7, 2020 | Insurance Law

As both business owners and insurance companies attempt to navigate an uncertain world, it's perhaps no surprise that there's been an uptick in pandemic-related insurance litigation.Non-essential business owners who were shut down for months are attempting to make...

Boeing displays some optimism despite financial setbacks

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Jun 8, 2020 | Aviation Law

To say the first half of 2020 has been volatile for the air travel industry would be an understatement. However, Boeing has faced arguably more challenges than others. Boeing started the year by stating that it lost more than $630 million in 2019, which is also the...

How might The Boeing Company’s innovation disrupt aviation?

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Mar 16, 2020 |

Boeing’s identity as a top innovator continuously challenges the aerospace industry. However, how far will the company’s efforts stretch aviation efforts in the coming years?The company’s intellectual property (IP) claims exceed 7,000 patents...

U.S. law protects older planes from lawsuits

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Feb 5, 2020 |

Federal law sets a time limit for filing lawsuits against aircraft manufacturers for defective planes. A manufacturer is free from liability after 18 years, with some restrictions, for property damage, personal injuries and deaths caused by problems with their...

What manufacturers must know when facing defective product claims

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Nov 19, 2019 |

The well-known aircraft manufacturer Boeing has faced quite a few challenges this year. For months, reports of crashes, whistleblowers and claims of defective products have filled the news.These stories are only increasing the public’s apprehension as well as...

Is cyber insurance essential for business owners?

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Oct 23, 2019 |

Businesses and individuals/ entrepreneurs wouldn’t dream of operating without liability insurance. Taking out an insurance policy is a smart way to protect your business in case any of the covered events unexpectedly occur.Insurance policies also serve as a...

What should you do if you suspect intellectual property theft?

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Sep 19, 2019 |

Business owners know that they must take proactive measures to protect their intellectual property. After all, intellectual property often supports the business, from a unique logo that boosts the brand to the ideas behind the products.Unfortunately, there are some...

All commercial planes are equally safe, right?

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Aug 22, 2019 |

As a frequent flier, you are likely used to hearing the engines rev during a pre-flight check and staying buckled into your seat during turbulence. Because of your previous airline experiences, you may not have concerns about flying. Yet, inexperienced travelers may...

NTSB probing helicopter crash that killed billionaire, 6 others

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Aug 6, 2019 |

It will likely be a long time before the world knows exactly what caused the helicopter crash that killed billionaire coal magnate Christopher Cline, his daughter and five others. The aircraft took off from Cline’s private island, Big Grand Cay in the Bahamas,...