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Monday, October 29, 2012

Plaintiff recovers $779,400 for fall on deck. Gay professor claiming discrimination gets $160,000.

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Complying With Airspace Requirements

Texas Lawyer

Monday, September 17, 2012

Lawyers quickly can become involved in defending against alleged violations of FAA vertical separation minimum airspace requirements, so they need a working knowledge of the requirements.

Courts Buckle Down on Airline Liability for Turbulence

Texas Lawyer

Monday, September 17, 2012

It is unlikely that a Texas court following the law would allow a claim solely for a passenger's emotional distress during a turbulent flight.

Ancient Sea Codes Survive in Maintenance and Cure Decisions

Texas Lawyer

Monday, September 17, 2012

Even though seamen have a negligence cause of action against their employer under the Jones Act, they are still afforded no-fault workers compensation-like remedy. Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have issued significant opinions addressing this ancient seaman's right.

Special Report: Maritime and Aviation

Texas Lawyer

Monday, September 17, 2012

Lawyers quickly can become involved in defending against alleged violations of FAA vertical separation minimum airspace requirements, so they need a working knowledge of the requirements. Also in this report, "Courts Buckle Down on Airline Liability for Turbulence" and "Ancient Sea Codes Survive in Maintenance and Cure Decisions."

Salty Medical Bills? Applying Haygood v. de Escabedo to Admiralty Cases in Texas

Texas Lawyer

Monday, August 15, 2011

It has been said that legal issues of an admiralty and maritime nature have a certain "saltiness" about them, write Josh N. Bowlin and F. Daniel Knight. At first glance, the Texas Supreme Court's July 1 decision in Haygood v. de Escabedo has little in the way of salty flavor, as it is an appeal of a car wreck case. Admiralty practitioners should be cognizant of this opinion, however, as it has far-reaching impact upon admiralty personal-injury cases filed in Texas state courts.