Aviation & Space Law

Law prof sues Boeing, alleges toxic fumes inhaled on flight

A law professor is suing Boeing for $40 million, alleging that exposure to toxic fumes on a 737 operated by Delta Air Lines last August led to his lasting brain and respiratory injuries, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Dec 12, 2025 9:10 AM CST

Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end for now a policy under which people can self-identify their gender on passports, the latest in a string of decisions by the high court rolling back gay and transgender rights.

Nov 7, 2025 9:17 AM CST

Rejection of Boeing plea deal on DEI grounds causes consternation

The surprise rejection of Boeing Co.’s proposed guilty plea to fraud charges stemming from two fatal 737 Max crashes has inserted a fiery culture issue into the proceedings after a judge opposed the consideration of race in the selection of a compliance monitor.

Dec 6, 2024 12:35 PM CST

Federal Aviation Administration’s chief counsel has fought challenges with resolve

Marc Nichols describes his career and life’s trajectory not as a straight line leading him to the FAA but more of a wandering path in which he has fought against difficult circumstances and seized opportunities. The key, Nichols says, is to stay determined and embrace change. “Change can sometimes be your friend. It’s about mental attitude and perseverance.”

Jun 1, 2024 1:40 AM CDT

Disney Channel actress is now a Harvard Law grad—and that’s not all

An actress who starred in the Disney Channel TV series Good Luck Charlie isn’t limiting her career path to acting.

May 30, 2024 9:10 AM CDT

After controversial lavatory-camera defense, this law firm won’t be representing airline in suit

Updated: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker is no longer representing American Airlines in a lawsuit filed on behalf of a 9-year-old girl after the law firm argued that she was negligent for using a “compromised lavatory.”

May 28, 2024 1:07 PM CDT

As CEO of an air carrier, this lawyer steers the company and flies the planes

If Benjamin Klein isn’t in his office, there’s a chance he could be above it. That’s because Klein isn’t just the CEO of Aero, a San Francisco-based air carrier specializing in semiprivate air travel, he’s also a first officer. Which means he can—and does—fly planes for Aero.

Dec 1, 2023 1:20 AM CST

As outer space becomes more accessible, space lawyers will be in greater demand

Billionaires are building their own rockets to go to space. Regular people are mingling with astronauts on spacecraft. Companies are trying to monetize space, while the government established a new branch of the armed services in December 2019, the U.S. Space Force, to defend it. We’ve entered a new space age, and there are stellar opportunities for space lawyers to explore.

Dec 1, 2021 1:40 AM CST

Afternoon Briefs: Riot review won’t exclude Trump; sanctions bid against election lawyers targets ‘paranoia’

US attorney doesn’t rule out Trump charges Acting U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin of Washington, D.C., on Thursday promised a criminal review of “all actors” in the assault on the U.S. Capitol. Asked if the review will include President Donald Trump and his statements to supporters before the riot, Sherwin replied,…

Jan 7, 2021 5:03 PM CST

Law prof sues Boeing, alleges toxic fumes inhaled on flight

Supreme Court allows Trump to end policy of self-identifying gender on passports

Rejection of Boeing plea deal on DEI grounds causes consternation

Federal Aviation Administration’s chief counsel has fought challenges with resolve

Disney Channel actress is now a Harvard Law grad—and that’s not all

After controversial lavatory-camera defense, this law firm won’t be representing airline in suit

As CEO of an air carrier, this lawyer steers the company and flies the planes

As outer space becomes more accessible, space lawyers will be in greater demand

Afternoon Briefs: Riot review won’t exclude Trump; sanctions bid against election lawyers targets ‘paranoia’

Netflix obtains foreign trademark rights to ‘Space Force’ before US government

Do police drones foster trust or threaten civil rights and privacy?

ABA House of Delegates passes resolution on drones; delegate calls it ‘a hot topic’

Air travelers should have a private right of action if discriminated against, ABA House says

Afternoon Briefs: New win for flag burner in SCOTUS case; Johnson & Johnson seeks mistrial for stricken closing

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