Dallas Legal Issues Blog

With civil courts slowed down, businesses turn to ADR

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Oct 5, 2020 | Business Litigation

Since spring, courts throughout the nation have had to reduce their caseloads drastically. Texas courts are no exception. Many civil trials suffered cancellations. Only the most pressing of cases moved forward with litigation, leaving thousands of others floating in...

As demand for private jets soars, due diligence remains more important than ever

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

For a long time, the use of private jets has been dominated by wealthy individuals, globetrotting business executives and high-profile celebrities. These types of clients will continue to account for the majority of trips. However, in recent months, regular consumers...

Litigation may be the only way to resolve business break-ups

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Sep 3, 2020 | Business Litigation

You tried to resolve your business’s dissolution through negotiation and without litigation, but now it just does not seem possible. The disagreements between you and your business partner have become heated. Your relationship is now untenable due to rising disputes....

Data security is crucial to intellectual property protection

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Aug 31, 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...

FAA finally proposes changes to Boeing’s 737 Max jet

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Aug 28, 2020 | Aviation Law

Before the controversial Boeing 737 Max can take off again, it must undergo numerous design changes in order to address safety issues that surfaced after two fatal crashes, said U.S. regulators on Aug. 3. Crashes involving the jet in 2018 in Indonesia and in 2019 in...

Statute of limitations can preclude copyright lawsuits

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Aug 26, 2020 | Intellectual Property

It is rare for any profitable creative or intellectual endeavor to be the product of a single mind. It is also unique for intelligent people to collaborate without clashing. Unfortunately, financial success often comes at a cost of the parting of ways. Securing...

Minimizing risk may not make safety matters obsolete

On behalf of Cunningham Swaim, LLP | Aug 15, 2020 | Aviation Law

Although virtually everyone has boarded an airplane at some point, relatively few may consider the people whose livelihoods depend on supporting the aviation industry. Engineers, manufacturers and mechanics provide the groundwork necessary for getting up in the air....

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...