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When it comes to hashing out urban drone law, it’s unclear whether the FAA and local governments are on the same page. Mike Slack, the managing partner & co-founder of Slack Davis Sanger, told Texas Lawyer that he doubts the FAA and cities have had any serious discussions to date. He described the challenges to…
Dallas Managing Partner Ladd Sanger shared his technical aviation knowledge with several news outlets regarding the United Flight 328 uncontained engine failure that occurred on February 20, 2021 on a Boeing 777 commercial airplane en route to Honolulu, Hawaii from Denver, Colo. Some Boeing 777 airplanes grounded after United Flight 328 scare over Denver The Denver…
The 737 Max 8 tragedy offers the FAA, Boeing, and aviation manufacturers an opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past and to make aviation safer, says Ladd Sanger managing partner of the Dallas office of Slack Davis Sanger. By Ladd Sanger On Nov. 18, 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration set forth the requirements for…
We are pleased to announce Derek Quick joins the firm’s Austin office as a Senior Attorney as of Jan. 1, 2021. Derek has ten years of experience as a litigator, defending and prosecuting a wide variety of matters in both state and federal court, including contractual disputes, premises liability, product liability, trademark, regulatory matters, administrative…
With the Boeing 737 MAX 8 cleared to fly, American Airlines is now taking part in short trips to demonstrate and build confidence within the company and with the public. But American and other airlines still face an uphill battle in restoring the public’s confidence. Fort Worth Star-Telegram turned to Managing Partner Mike Slack to discuss what travelers need…
After a 20-month ban, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted the grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max 8, but Boeing will
Slack Davis Sanger has received a Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Austin by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the areas of personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. The firm was also listed in the Metropolitan Tier 1 ranking in Dallas/Fort Worth for personal injury litigation, product liability litigation and medical malpractice…
On September 24, 2020, two men were taken to the hospital after a Team Rockets F1 Experimental aircraft and a Cessna 172 plane collided while attempting to land at the San Marcos Regional Airport. KXAN interviewed Partner Michael Slack about the nature of communication at the airport and how the tower shutdown that evening may…
For the 26th consecutive year, Managing Partner Mike Slack and Of Counsel Paula Sweeney have been named to Best Lawyers in America©, as well as the 16th consecutive year for Partners Mike Davis and John Jose, and the 11th consecutive year for Partner Ladd Sanger named on the list. Additionally, it is the first year…
Managing Partner and Co-Founder Mike Slack was selected to Austin Monthly’s Top Attorneys 2020 list for his work in aviation law. Slack was the only attorney recognized for his work in this category. Known for his representation of families and victims involved in catastrophic airplane and helicopter crashes, Slack has obtained large verdicts and settlements…