Transportation

ILO Report Highlights Persistent Employment Disparities for People with Disabilities Globally

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) recently released a working paper drawing attention to pressing employment challenges faced by people with disabilities. The report highlights significant barriers preventing the full participation of individuals with disabilities in the labor market and reveals a stark wage disparity. According to the working paper, people with disabilities earn, on average,…

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Major Law Firms Facilitate $5.9 Billion in Energy Deals in the Permian Basin

Pieter Gunst02 mins

In a significant series of transactions within the Permian Basin, three prominent law firms have directed deals amounting to $5.9 billion. Kirkland & Ellis advised US pipeline operator ONEOK, Inc., while Vinson & Elkins along with Latham & Watkins represented Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) in their respective agreements (Bloomberg Law). ONEOK secured GIP’s interests in…

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ONEOK Inc. to Bolster Energy Sector Presence with $5.9 Billion Permian Basin Acquisitions

Pieter Gunst01 mins

ONEOK Inc., a prominent player in the US pipeline industry, has entered into two significant acquisition agreements worth a combined total of $5.9 billion. The deals signal a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the energy sector, particularly within the highly lucrative Permian Basin. These transactions include the acquisition of a key competitor in…

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Alaska Air-Hawaiian Holdings Merger Passes DOJ Antitrust Hurdle, Awaits DOT Approval

Pieter Gunst03 mins

Alaska Air Group Inc. and Hawaiian Holdings Inc. have edged closer to completing their $1.9 billion merger following the expiration of the US Justice Department’s antitrust review period, indicating the government agency will not challenge the deal. However, the merger still faces another regulatory barrier: approval from the Department of Transportation, which which must also…

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The Imperative of Fair Corporate Taxation: Balancing Economic Growth and Social Responsibility

Pieter Gunst04 mins

Corporations play an essential role in society, contributing to economic buoyancy and job creation. However, there’s an increasing debate around whether they are paying their fair share of taxes, especially in light of the substantial benefits they derive from public infrastructure, stability, and scientific advancements that governments provide. The discussion on corporate tax has intensified…

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Kilpatrick & Strom Expands Transactional Tax Team with Jamie Null in New York

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Jamie Null has joined Kilpatrick & Strom as a partner in the firm’s transactional tax team based in New York. The legal firm made this announcement Thursday. Null’s practice centers on transactional tax issues related to U.S. inbound and outbound investments. He specializes in both domestic and international tax planning for individual corporate and partnership…

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Kirkland & Ellis Moves to Dismiss Claims Alleging Concealment of Judge’s Relationship in Bankruptcy Case

Pieter Gunst02 mins

Kirkland & Ellis LLP maintains that a lawsuit alleging the firm’s involvement in concealing a romantic relationship between a bankruptcy judge and a local attorney is unsubstantiated and lacks standing. The lawsuit, brought by Morton S. Bouchard III, former CEO of Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc., accuses Kirkland, former bankruptcy judge David R. Jones, Texas bankruptcy…

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Denise Scofield Joins O’Melveny & Myers, Strengthening Houston Litigation and Energy Practice

Pieter Gunst02 mins

O’Melveny & Myers has announced the addition of Denise Scofield as a partner in its litigation and energy practice based in Houston. Scofield’s expertise lies in energy-related disputes and crisis management, with a focus on defending industrial clients in sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and transportation. Her appointment enhances O’Melveny’s capabilities…

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Kirkland & Ellis Secures $19.4 Million for Platform Science in San Diego Patent Infringement Case

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Kirkland & Ellis, a globally recognized law firm, successfully secured a $19.4 million award for the transportation technology company Platform Science in a high-stakes patent infringement case. The case was decided by jurors in San Diego, who concluded that Platform Science had willfully infringed on a patent held by Omnitracs of Texas. Notably, the founder…

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Kamala Harris Enlists Eric Holder and Covington & Burling for Vice Presidential Vetting Process

Pieter Gunst02 mins

The Kamala Harris campaign is currently navigating a compressed timeline to finalize essential campaign components, ranging from grassroots organizing and fundraising to securing endorsements. One of the critical tasks at hand is selecting a potential running mate, a responsibility now being undertaken with the help of notable politicians and legal professionals. To ensure a thorough…

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Delta Air Lines Faces Prolonged Disruptions Following Major IT Outage, Cancelling Over 4,600 Flights

Pieter Gunst02 mins

Delta Air Lines Inc. is bracing for continued flight cancellations in the coming days as it grapples with the aftermath of a significant technology outage that has already resulted in over 4,600 flight cancellations since Friday. As of Monday afternoon, the airline had canceled more than 800 flights alone, highlighting the severe impact of the…

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CrowdStrike Update Outage Disrupts Legal, Financial, and Transportation Sectors

Pieter Gunst02 mins

Attorneys across the legal spectrum encountered significant disruptions last Friday due to an unexpected outage at CrowdStrike. The cybersecurity firm rolled out a faulty update for computers running on Windows operating systems late Thursday, causing a ripple effect of delays and access issues. The ramifications extended far beyond the legal sector, grounding flights, disrupting bank…

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Armstrong Teasdale Expands Denver Team with M&A Specialist Maxi Lyons as Partner

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Armstrong Teasdale has recently strengthened its Denver office with the addition of Maxi Lyons as a partner, the firm announced Thursday. Lyons brings extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital financings, showcasing a robust background in corporate governance and compliance. Lyons is set to advise a diverse clientele, ranging from corporate…

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Sudan’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis: Over 10 Million Displaced Amid Ongoing Conflict

Pieter Gunst04 mins

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Tuesday that more than 10 million Sudanese, over 20 percent of the population, have been displaced from their homes. This data is highlighted in the Sudan Mobility Overview, a bi-monthly report compiled from data gathered through the Displacement Tracking Matrix. Since the conflict began in April 2023,…

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Federal Judge Rules in Favor of FedEx, Grants Motion to Compel Arbitration in Contractor Dispute

Pieter Gunst01 mins

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has granted FedEx’s motion to compel arbitration in a legal dispute involving an independent service provider from Florida. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer of the Western District of Pennsylvania, determined that the plaintiff, Estanislao Enterprises Inc. (EEI), did not qualify as a “transportation worker” under…

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JoAnn Covington Joins Glideways as Chief Legal Officer, Backed by Sam Altman and Bill Gates

Pieter Gunst01 mins

JoAnn Covington, with thirty years of valuable experience in Silicon Valley, has been appointed as the Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of Glideways, a startup supported by prominent investors Sam Altman and Bill Gates. Glideways aims to revolutionize urban transportation through a “personal rapid transit system” featuring self-driving cars on a dedicated track. These autonomous vehicles…

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Supreme Court to Address Conflict Between IRS Sovereign Immunity and Bankruptcy Trustee Authority

Pieter Gunst03 mins

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments in United States v. Miller brings into sharp focus the tension between the IRS’s sovereign immunity and the authority entrusted to a bankruptcy trustee. On one side, the government seeks reversal of lower court rulings that would permit a Chapter 7 liquidation trustee to recover a payment…

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RXO to Acquire Coyote Logistics from UPS for Over $1 Billion, Escalating to Third-Largest Transportation Broker in North America

Pieter Gunst02 mins

RXO Inc. has solidified its position in the logistics sector by agreeing to purchase United Parcel Service Inc.’s (UPS) asset-light freight brokerage business, Coyote Logistics, for over $1 billion. This acquisition will see RXO ascend to the status of the third-largest brokered transportation provider in North America. Charlotte, North Carolina-based RXO plans to fund the…

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“Dentons’ Project Golden Spike: Evaluating Its Impact on the Legal Sector”

Pieter Gunst01 mins

Dentons’ Project Golden Spike aimed to revolutionize the legal industry by emulating the transcontinental railroad’s transformative impact on transportation and commerce. The initiative sought to extend the firm’s reach into underserved markets by inviting smaller, efficient firms to join its expansive network. According to Indiana University Maurer School of Law professor Bill Henderson, Dentons envisioned…

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