For the airlines industry, it remains crucial to have a properly trained workforce. Pilots, mechanics, engineers, air traffic controllers, cargo handlers, fuelers and flight attendants all need to be make safety a priority every day. The Federal Aviation...
Dallas Legal Issues Blog
Towing companies sue city of Galveston for breach of contract
Two Galveston-based vehicle towing companies filed a lawsuit alleging the city breached their contract.Ace of Galveston and 51st Street Towing were part of a rotation system that allowed different companies to tow away vehicles. Each company received a number from the...
Rise in technology puts trade secrets at risk
The disclosure of trade secrets present potential dangers to businesses, large and small. Not only can it paralyze a company’s competitive advantage, but it can put all intellectual property at risk. Trade secret litigation is on the rise. Industries need...
The venue options challenge for IP litigation
If there is one truth about the law, it is that it is not static. Changes are happening all the time by virtue of legislative or judicial action. Several relatively recent court actions serve as strong examples in this regard. In May 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court...
3 ways to avoid an aviation insurance claim dispute
Insurance is an important part of life as an aircraft owner. It can also be a complicated matter as aviation insurance policies are unique and deal with larger assets and risks. However, aviation insurance is necessary to have and it can protect you from paying out of...
Do you have a wet or dry aircraft lease?
An airplane can be an expensive asset to own. For this reason, aircraft owners will often lease their planes out when they are not in use.The owner of the plane can lease it under a “wet lease” or “dry lease” arrangement. Knowing the difference...
U.S. flights just broke a safety record
Despite the bad publicity commercial airlines have received lately, flying has been relatively safe for passengers in the United States. Fortune stated that for the last nine years, 100 million U.S. operated flights, carrying billions of people, have landed without a...

