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The Pros and Cons of In-Flight Wi-Fi
There are two kinds of attorneys on airplanes: those who view their time in the sky as a respite from communications and those who have memorized the entire list of approved electronic devices. For both camps, in-flight Internet has largely been a disappointment.Jordan's Sovereign-Immunity Claim Doesn't Fly in 5th Circuit
The Kingdom of Jordan lost another round in its ongoing effort to end a dispute over the ownership of an airplane grounded in Texas. Jordan says the sequestration of the plane violates its immunity as a foreign sovereign, but the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says the federal district court lacks jurisdiction in the case. The decision raises the issue of what role federal courts play in disputes involving foreign countries.Former High-Flier Pan Am Looks to Clip Its Old Firm Sheppard Mullin
The re-reincarnation of the airline Pan American is suing Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton and one of the firm's D.C. attorneys for legal malpractice claiming the firm represented Pan Am's general counsel without the company's knowledge.Tallying the Big Pro-CISPA Corporate Contributions
As the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) moves through the legislative process, pro-CISPA corporate interests are outspending opponents of the bill "by orders of magnitude."A View to a Kill: Lost GE/Honeywell Deal Exposes Trans-Atlantic Conflict
The scuttling of General Electric's $42 billion acquisition of Honeywell by the European Commission put antitrust review of trans-Atlantic mergers center stage and highlighted differences in doctrine between U.S. and European regulators. In this article, William J. Kolasky and Leon B. Greenfield, who represented the companies in the final stages of the EC's investigation, discuss the potential negative impact of this trans-Atlantic rift.Einhorn adds to drumbeat for CEO exits with call to oust Ballmer
David Einhorn's call to replace Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer adds to the drumbeat for change at the top of technology bellwethers.Charles R. Morgan, BellSouth Corp.
Charles R. Morgan is executive vice president and general counsel of BellSouth Corp., the third-biggest player in the U.S. local phone service market. He says, "Lawyers have an important role here. Their views are considered important. Nobody says, 'That's not a legal matter--we're not interested in your view.'I've told the lawyers, 'You're in in-house heaven here.'"Cite as: In Re September 11 Litigation, 21 MC 101 (AKH), NYLJ 1202478817296, at *1 (SDNY, Decided)District Judge Alvin K. HellersteinDeci
INDUSTRY UPDATE: Airline Turbulence
From record-high fuel and aircraft leasing costs to decreased demand, airlines are going through some rough times, and looking to their lawyers for help. We present a round-up of recent matters and the lawyers working on them.The Players: Inside the AOL-Time Warner Deal
A look at the lobbyists and lawyers who made the deal happen.Trending Stories
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