Andrew Danas appointed Co-Chair of International Lawyers Group

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Andrew M. Danas

Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert LLP is pleased to announce that firm partner Andrew Danas has been re-elected to another term as Co-Chair of the EALG Network of International Law firms. The EALG is a network of law firms in Asia,…

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GJC Attorney Chairs ABA Panel on Legal Issues Related to Developing and Implementing Blockchain Programs

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Andrew M. Danas

GJC Partner Andrew Danas recently served as program chair and moderator on a panel at the recent American Bar Association Section of International Law’s 2019 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The panel, When the Industry Standard is an Algorithm: Legal…

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Andrew Danas Re-Appointed Co-Chair of ABA International Transportation Committee

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Andrew M. Danas

Grove, Jaskiewicz and Cobert LLP is pleased to announce that firm partner Andrew Danas has assumed the position of Co-Chair of the International Transportation Committee of the American Bar Association’s Section of International Law for the 2015-2016 term.

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Supreme Court Clarifies Federal Pre-Emption of State Law Claims in Frequent Flyer Decision

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Andrew M. Danas

On April 2, 2014 the Supreme Court issued its decision in Northwest, Inc., v. Ginsberg. In a unanimous decision, the Court held that a passenger’s state law claims against an airline for terminating his participation in the airline’s frequent flyer…

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Federal Maritime Commission To Adjust Optional Bond for China Operations

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Ronald N. Cobert

The Federal Maritime Commission today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the bond limits of a Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier who needs to do business in China. At present an NVOCC is required to carry a basic bond of $75,000,…

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Washington State Voters Throw Out State Controlled Liquor Sales

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Ronald N. Cobert

Washington State Voters Throw Out State Controlled Liquor Sales On November 8, 2011, Costco and other big retailers successfully convinced Washington State voters to approve Initiative 1183. This will end the State’s long time monopoly on liquor sales. The new…

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