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In New York A Sudden Stop On Highway Provides Non-Negligent Explanation For Defendants In Rear-End Collisions
A New York appellate court recently reversed a lower court's summary judgment award in a rear-end collision case, establishing that a sudden stop on a highway without apparent reason can provide a non-negligent explanation for the trailing driver. The decision in Correa v. Cannon demonstrates how certain sudden stops differ from typical rear-end collision scenarios where the trailing driver is presumed negligent. This ruling offers critical guidance for defendants facing liability in highway rear-end accide
United States Transport
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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Colorado Court Of Appeals Holds That Federal Law Preempts State Courts From Ordering Airport Noise Restrictions
On March 12, 2026, a division of the Colorado Court of Appeals issued a significant opinion concerning federal preemption, aviation law, and environmental nuisance. In Town of Superior v. Board of County Commissioners of Jefferson County, 2026 COA 14, the division held that federal law preempts a state court from ordering an airport proprietor to ban certain aircraft operations as a noise abatement measure, even though the proprietor itself retains the authority to impose such restrictions voluntarily.
United States Litigation
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Davis Graham
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"Navigating Timelines And Technology: Patent Strategies For Space And Earth"
As space innovation accelerates, traditional patent strategies face unprecedented challenges from extended development timelines, jurisdictional ambiguity, and dual-use technologies. Marshall Gerstein attorneys explore how a bifurcated claim strategy can protect intellectual property both on Earth and in space, ensuring companies secure rights early while maintaining flexibility for future commercial opportunities.
United States IP
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Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP
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Wiley Rein