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Adams and Reese Aviation Attorney Tyler Conklin is published in Corporate Compliance Insights, featuring her article, "Voluntary Aerospace Safety Reports & Employee Discipline: The Limitations of ASAP Immunity."   The Federal Aviation Administration recently established the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) to encourage industry employees to make voluntary disclosures of safety events. With close to 50,000 departing flights every day across the U.S., a proactive approach to incident reporting and prevention is essential for a safe and efficient #aviation and #aerospace system.   But does that reporting come with immunity? How does the reporting disclosure work? Tyler explains the ASAP program in more detail >> https://lnkd.in/gdmdi3aZ   #DC #AerospaceLaw #AviationLaw #Airlines #FAACompliance #AirplaneSafety

Adams and Reese attorney Lauren A. Baio will participate in the 2024 NextGen program offered at the 2024 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) annual meeting, Sept. 18-20, in Seattle.   NextGen participants include #bankruptcy attorneys who demonstrate the highest standards of civility, ethics, and professionalism. At the NCBJ meeting, NextGen participants will attend the Judicial Roundtable program, and network with judges and fellow attorneys.   Lauren represents clients in financial services and commercial litigation. She is licensed in #DC, #Florida, and #Virginia. She is an active leader within the American Bankruptcy Institute, IWIRC, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, and The Florida Bar.     Read more >> https://lnkd.in/dQAv5n_H   #BankruptcyLaw #ProfessionalDevelopment #NCBJ #NextGen2024

King Charles II would be proud. History teachers will enjoy this decision. "Preponderance of the Evidence" is the prevailing phrase in a South Carolina tidelands tracts dispute involving King's grants issued 300 years ago.   A challenger to the State of South Carolina’s presumption of title to tidelands need only rebut that presumption by the preponderance of the evidence (50% plus 1). Clear and convincing evidence, a higher standard between the traditional civil preponderance of the evidence standard and the criminal beyond a reasonable doubt standard, is not necessary.   Taylor Stanley, our #Litigation Counsel in #Columbia, explains lessons learned from this South Carolina squabble over King's grants.   Read more >> https://lnkd.in/dSqq5Ksz   #Tidelands #SouthCarolina #KingsGrants #MyrtleBeach #CivilLaw

Adams and Reese welcomes Jack Spencer, the newest member of our Litigation Practice Group and an Associate in #Birmingham.   Jack's practice focuses on the intersection of commercial and corporate litigation, as well as sophisticated restructuring and insolvency related proceedings. He is licensed to practice in #Alabama, #NorthCarolina, and #Tennessee.   Jack is a graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law and the University of Mississippi.   Meet Jack >> https://lnkd.in/gd_pn8-8   #Litigation #BankruptcyLaw #CorporateLaw #AlabamaLaw #OleMiss

Adams and Reese AI Team Leader Jin Yoshikawa is featured on Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. to discuss the ELVIS Act. This new Tennessee law introduces voice safeguards from deepfakes and AI impersonations. Japan is exploring similar AI legislative measures.    Born in Japan, Jin is a leading member of our Global IP practice. He strengthens U.S.-Japan relations through his involvement with the U.S.-Japan Council and the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc.   Read more >> https://lnkd.in/guQZzcBJ   #Nashville #Tennessee #Tokyo #Japan #ELVISAct #IP #AI #Deepfakes 

Mark Twain once said, “there is nothing to be learned from the second kick of a mule.” Unfortunately, federal agency policymakers are leading their troops into the barn for a second kick, ignoring a recent #WOTUS decision.   The latest #Sackett opinion would lead one to think that the government’s jurisdiction under the #CleanWaterAct has been limited. However, the actions of the #EPA and #Corps of Engineers are proving otherwise.   Herschel Vinyard - Environmental Law Partner and #Jacksonville Partner in Charge - discusses these issues in a recent article published in the Florida Specifier. A special thank you to James Tison for his contributions to the article.   Read Herschel's article >> https://lnkd.in/d6MFhBqY

The Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning most non-compete agreements has hit its first major legal obstacle. A Texas federal court issued a preliminary injunction, partially blocking the federal ban scheduled to take effect in September.   While the injunction only applies to the litigation parties, the judge's strongly-worded 33-page opinion is a first major signal that the FTC rule may not pass judicial review.   Adams and Reese attorneys Timothy Brinks, Matt Jackson, Hunter Schoen, and Evan Gaudet discuss the Texas case and the likelihood of further legal challenges. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/gtnD-y6d #EmploymentAgreements #FTC #FinalRule #NonCompeteAgreements #Employers #LaborLaw #ConfidentialityAgreements

"Are College Athletes Considered Employees?" - A U.S. appeals court left open that possibility on Thursday in a major victory for student athletes. The #NCAA had sought a definitive ruling to prevent athletes from claiming #employee status. However, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals declined to make such a determination in Johnson v. NCAA. The case was sent back to a lower court for further examination. Our #litigation #sportslaw and #laborlaw attorney Caleb Diaz discusses the potential legal ramifications for the NCAA and college sports. It challenges the long-standing notion of amateurism and opens the door for athletes to seek compensation, similar to other student employees. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/eiksPbmr #LaborLaw #StudentAthletes #Colleges #PaytoPlay #FLSA

The United States continues to tackle online counterfeiting. Adams and Reese Global IP Partners Kristina Montanaro Schrader and Maia Woodhouse discuss this surge of legislation and enforcement in a World Trademark Review article.    Kristina and Maia are annual contributors to the U.S. chapter of the Anti-Counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement Global Guide.    Kristina and Maia are both leading members of the Adams and Reese Global IP practice. Kristina serves as the #AntiCounterfeiting Team Leader. Maia is one of the top litigators on trademark, trade dress, patent, trade secret, and copyright disputes.   Read more >> https://lnkd.in/dekT-8Ps   #TrademarkLaw #IntellectualProperty #Brands #Nashville #Tennessee

Adams and Reese is pleased to announce the addition of Drew English - a Commercial Real Estate Partner in our Corporate Services Practice Group. Drew brings more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate acquisition and development, commercial lending, and corporate transactions. Drew has been ranked by Best Lawyers since 2015. “We are honored to welcome Drew. He is a skilled negotiator and experienced business lawyer who has been an integral legal resource for his clients’ commercial real estate projects for more than 25 years,” said Bill McElveen, Corporate Services Practice Group Leader. Read more >> https://lnkd.in/gUpCSwNV #SouthCarolina #Columbia #RealEstate #CorporateLaw #CommercialProperty