Aerospace

New Legal Landscapes: Navigating the Shifts in Aerospace and Defense Industry Regulations

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Washington, D.C. – Recent regulatory shifts and legal amendments are creating a complex landscape for the aerospace and defense industry, specifically in areas of labor and employment law. Businesses are grappling with the multifaceted changes associated with the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), developments within the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), restrictive covenants like noncompete agreements, and compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA). It is essential for companies within this sector to stay abreast of these developments to manage risk and align with new legal standards effectively. The USERRA protects service … Read more

Boeing Loses Major Lawsuit, Ordered to Pay $90 Million for Stealing Trade Secrets from Aerospace Startup

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SEATTLE — In a landmark case highlighting the competitive tensions in the aerospace sector, a Seattle-based federal jury has ruled that Boeing misappropriated trade secrets from Zunum Aero, Inc., a once-promising Redmond-based startup focused on developing hybrid-electric aircraft. The verdict, delivered earlier this week, could lead to a staggering $250 million in damages against the aerospace giant if the presiding judge decides to triple the awarded sum due to the malicious nature of the act. Zunum Aero, founded by MIT graduates, brought forth claims in 2020 alleging that Boeing feigned interest in investing in their … Read more

Latvian Broker Arrested for Violating US Export Laws in Connection to Russian Aerospace Equipment Sales: Justice Department Indicts Third Individual in Johnson County Conspiracy

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JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. – A Latvian broker has been arrested for violating U.S. export laws in connection with a Johnson County company. The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a citizen of the Republic of Latvia is charged with crimes related to a year-long conspiracy to sell avionics equipment to Russian companies, in violation of U.S. export laws. This arrest is the result of a grand jury’s superseding indictment, which also implicates a Johnson County company and two U.S. nationals. The superseding indictment states that Oleg Chistyakov, also known as Olegs Čitsjakovs, conspired with U.S. … Read more

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados Strengthens Work Areas with New Environmental Law Partner, Launches New Defence and Aerospace Practice

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Sao Paulo, Brazil – Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados, a law firm based in Sao Paulo, has announced the hiring of a new partner specializing in environmental law and natural resources. The addition of this partner from Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira, Agel Advogados will not only strengthen the firm’s expertise in these areas but also lead the development of its new defense and aerospace practice. The hiring of a partner with a focus on environmental law and natural resources signifies Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados’ commitment to expanding its capabilities in these fields. … Read more