Informations juridiques
Faa Regulations Aerospace: from Type Certification to Ad Compliance
Part 23 and Part 25 are not two versions of the same rulebook.Since the 2017 rewrite, Part 23 no longer prescribes how an aircraft must be built. It states the outcome and leaves the applicant to propose a means of compliance for FAA acceptance — which shifts the certification burden from meeting a specification to justifying an approach. Part 25 remains prescriptive. Which applies is fixed by the aircraft's weight, seating, and propulsion; it is not a choice. The choice is TC or STC. A new type certificate means establishing a certification basis from the ground up. A supplemental type certificate modifies a design already certificated, and it is faster — until the modification is substantial enough that the FAA treats it as a new type. Where that line falls is a judgment made early and expensive to revisit. Certification basis fixes your exposure. Which amendment level applies determines what you must show, and it is set at application rather than at approval. Programs that slip across rulemaking cycles find the ground has moved. After approval, the obligations continue. A production certificate carries quality system requirements that are audited, not assumed. Airworthiness directives are mandatory and carry compliance deadlines; an aircraft out of compliance is not airworthy, whatever its certificate says. And for manufacturers who export, EASA and other authorities validate rather than simply accept — a parallel process that runs on its own terms.
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Key Legal Considerations for Advertising and Marketing Promotions
3 Priority Considerations in Advertising and Marketing Promotions Matters: FTC substantiation requirements, state consumer protection compliance, and sweepstakes and contest regulation.Advertising and marketing promotions operate within a complex regulatory framework that extends across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. For in-house counsel, marketing managers, and business decision-makers, understanding where legal exposure concentrates is essential to avoiding costly enforcement actions and reputational damage. The landscape has shifted significantly in recent years, with regulators increasingly scrutinizing influencer partnerships, environmental claims, and social media disclosures. This article examines the core legal risks that counsel should evaluate before campaigns launch.
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Advertising Laws: Are You Missing Key Risks?
3 Bottom-Line Points on Advertising from Counsel: Substantiation requirements, competitor claims, regulatory exposure.Advertising compliance is far more complex than most business owners realize. Whether your company is launching a new campaign, making product claims, or competing in a regulated industry, the legal framework governing advertising involves overlapping federal and state rules that create real exposure. The stakes range from corrective advertising orders to substantial civil penalties and, in some cases, criminal liability. Understanding the core compliance areas now prevents costly mistakes later.
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Which Legal Risks Need Attention Now in Your Corporate Transactions?
3 Questions Decision-Makers Raise About Transactions: Representation and warranty insurance gaps, post-closing indemnification disputes, and due diligence scope creep.When evaluating transactions, decision-makers often face pressure to move quickly while overlooking structural vulnerabilities that can trigger costly disputes or regulatory exposure months or years after closing. The complexity of modern transactions, whether they involve asset purchases, operational transfers, or specialized asset classes, demands early attention to legal risk allocation and procedural safeguards. From a practitioner's perspective, the most damaging mistakes occur not during negotiation but during the post-closing phase, when parties discover that their contractual protections are either too narrow or poorly documented to withstand challenge.
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Strategic Alliances : Legal Framework and Practical Considerations
3 Practical Points on Strategic Alliances from Counsel: Governance structure and equity allocation, liability containment and dispute resolution mechanisms, regulatory compliance and tax treatment.Strategic alliances represent a fundamental business arrangement in which two or more parties collaborate to achieve shared objectives while maintaining operational independence. Unlike mergers or acquisitions, strategic alliances preserve each party's separate legal identity and allow for more flexible governance. For business owners and in-house counsel, understanding the legal framework governing these arrangements is critical to protecting your interests, managing exposure, and ensuring the alliance operates as intended.
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Sourcing and Information Technology: Legal Strategies and Procedures
3 Bottom-Line Points on Sourcing and Information Technology from Counsel: Vendor contracts require clear IP ownership and liability caps; compliance deadlines vary by regulation and contract terms; data security obligations trigger immediate exposure.In-house counsel and business decision-makers face mounting pressure to structure sourcing and information technology arrangements that protect assets while managing operational complexity. The stakes are high: poorly drafted vendor agreements, inadequate security protocols, and misaligned compliance timelines can create significant financial and reputational exposure. This article addresses the practical legal framework that governs sourcing and information technology relationships, highlights the most frequently contested areas, and guides you through the decisions that should be made early.
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