Aviation Law

Department of Transportation Issues Statement Clarifying Its Enforcement Policies Relating to Transportation of Service and Emotional Support Animals

In May 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking comment on amending existing regulations pertaining to carriage of service and emotional support animals.1 In issuing the ANPRM, the DOT sought to balance its longstanding goal of ensuring that passengers with disabilities can continue using service animals, with […]

European Court of Justice Extends EU 261 to Compensate Passengers for Connecting Flight Delays and Cancellations

July 22, 2019 | Client BulletinsBy: Christopher R. Christensen, Anthony U. Battista, Mary Dow, Erik D. Mass On July 11, 2019, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) issued a decision holding that European Union Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 (“EU 261” or the “Regulation”), which entitles certain passengers to fixed compensation for flight cancellations and long delays, extends to connecting flights […]

Condon & Forsyth LLP Bulletin: DOT Revises Rule Governing Notice of Liability Limitations

On April 16, 2019, the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) issued a rule amending various aviation economic regulations to update outdated terminology and correct obsolete statutory references.1 Although many of these edits are for clarity only, the new rule substantively modifies the regulation governing the notices which carriers must provide to passengers regarding limits of […]

The National In-Flight Sexual Misconduct Task Force Convenes To Address Sexual Misconduct During Air Travel

Sexual misconduct during air travel is an issue of concern to the traveling public, the aviation industry, and the government.  As discussed in greater detail in this Bulletin, Congress has enacted legislation to begin the process of addressing the issues associated with sexual misconduct during air travel, including establishing a task force to provide recommendations […]

KW KRUK AND PARTNERS LAW FIRM LP – DOING BUSINESS IN POLAND 2019

This guide was created to provide foreign investors with basic information on the possibilities of doing business in Poland. In addition to general information about the Polish economy, the guide also includes information on legal bases, regulatory issues and forms of conducting business in Poland, as well as information on taxes, accounting and labor law […]

Jaroslaw KrukManaging Partner, KW KRUK AND PARTNERS LAW FIRM LP

The Law Office of L. Forrest Owens, P.A. DBA Aviation Legal Counsel joins IR as the exclusive Aviation Law Member in Florida.

IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Forrest Owens, Esq. of The Law Office of L. Forrest Owens, P.A. DBA Aviation Legal Counsel. Forrest has joined IR as our exclusive Aviation Law Member in Florida. Mr. Owens been in the aviation industry over twenty years and over ten […]

Forrest Owens, Esq.Board Certified Specialist – Aviation Law, The Law Office of L. Forrest Owens, P.A. DBA Aviation Legal Counsel

U.S. District Court Rejects Passenger’s Attempt to Commence Class Action Litigation Based on Class Action Waiver Provision in Ticket Contract

On February 1, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida rejected a passenger’s third attempt to pursue a putative class action lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (“Royal Caribbean”) based on a class action waiver provision contained in the passenger’s ticket contract.1 The passenger-plaintiff filed her first putative class action complaint […]

Acknowledging Rapid Technological Advances, FAA Proposes Significant Expansion of Drone Operations at Night and Over People

On January 14, 2019, amidst the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, the FAA unveiled its highly anticipated proposed rules that would allow small (under 55 lbs.) unmanned aircraft systems, commonly referred to as drones, to fly over people and at night, in certain limited situations without special waivers.   While the proposed rules are […]

Letter of Reference from the Ministry of National Defence

We hereby confirm, that Jarosław Kruk’s legal advisor Law Firm, who is running an economic activity under the business name Jarosław Kruk Kruk and Partners Law Firm (“Law firm”) has performed the contract No 441/2016/DA of 12 October 2016 between The State Treasury and Law firm on the providing legal services in procedure leading towards […]

Jaroslaw KrukManaging Partner, KW KRUK AND PARTNERS LAW FIRM LP