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Noted Tennessee Aviation Attorney Says Plane Manufacturer Should Have Faced Stricter Penalties Over Two Crashes

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Aviation attorney Keith Williams, founder of the Keith Williams Law Group, is speaking out following the U.S. Justice Department’s recent agreement with Boeing regarding two fatal crashes involving the 737 Max aircraft. Williams asserts that the deal fails to deliver justice or closure to the families of the victims and allows Boeing to evade full accountability.

On May 24, 2025, the Justice Department announced an “agreement in principle” in which Boeing will pay over $1.1 billion in penalties, including $445 million allocated to the families of the 346 individuals killed in two separate crashes: one in Indonesia (October 2018) and the other in Ethiopia (March 2019).

Central to the controversy is Boeing’s failure to disclose to U.S. regulators the inclusion of new flight control software in the 737 Max, known as MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System), which automatically forced the aircraft’s nose downward under certain conditions. Crucially, pilots were not informed about the system and were unable to override it during the fatal incidents.

“While the company has to pay a hefty fine for their deceptive behavior, it will never alleviate the grief of the families who lost loved ones on those flights,” Williams said. “What is also galling is that the company will not be criminally prosecuted for failing to disclose the fact that they installed new software in the plane that the pilots were unable to override in catastrophic situations. I find Boeing’s actions to be underhanded and unconscionable.”

Keith Williams is recognized nationally for his expertise in aviation law. He is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section, a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association, and a past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

For more information, please contact:

Keith Williams Law Group
Phone: (615) 444-2900
Website: www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With two convenient locations, one in downtown Nashville and the other on the historic town square in Lebanon, Keith Williams Law Group can help its clients achieve the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. Its attorneys represent those who have been injured as a result of car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, highway work zone accidents, defective products, and trucker broker negligence. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

Nicholas Tantone Joins Twomey Latham as Associate Attorney

RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK — The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP  has announced that Nicholas Tantone has joined the Firm as Associate Attorney. He concentrates his  practice in commercial litigation, specifically in the construction and real property dispute fields.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Tantone spent five years as an associate at a firm in Great Neck representing  plaintiffs in litigation on major construction projects throughout Long Island and New York City, including  assisting clients with the filing and prosecution of Mechanic’s Liens as well as Landlord/Tenant work. Mr.  Tantone’s experience also includes working as an associate at an education law firm in Hauppauge,  focusing on all aspects of education law as well as real property disputes and land use issues.

He is admitted to practice in New York State and the Eastern District of New York. He is also a Member of  the New York State Bar Association.

Mr. Tantone earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Notre Dame University and a Juris Doctor  from Fordham Law School.

While in law school, Mr. Tantone was a member of the Intellectual Property Law Journal, and a judicial  intern for the Honorable William H. Pauley III of the United States District Court for the Southern District  of New York.

“I am excited to start the next chapter of my career at Twomey Latham,” Mr. Tantone said. “As someone  with deep roots in Suffolk County, I look forward to bringing my experience in a variety of fields to serve  the Firm’s clients and my community for years to come.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Nicholas to our Firm as a valuable addition to our Construction and  Commercial Litigation Departments,” said Craig Handler, Partner, Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin  & Quartararo, LLP. “Nicholas’s considerable experience will further strengthen our ability to serve our  clients with excellence in these ever-growing areas of our practice. We look forward to the contributions  Nicholas will bring to our team and the continued success of our Firm.”

For more information on Twomey Latham, call (631)727-2180 or visit www.suffolklaw.com.

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About Twomey Latham 

Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, LLP is a full-service law firm with five offices across Long Island. The firm’s  practice areas include Business and Corporate Law, Labor and Employment, Insurance, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Trademark and Copyright, Environmental Law, Real Estate Development and Transactions, Construction, Land Use and Zoning, Municipal Law, Personal Injury, Arts and Entertainment, Wills Trusts and Estates, Estate Litigation, Elder Law, Family and  Matrimonial Law, and Not-For-Profit Law.

Tennessee Aviation Attorney Weighs in on White County Plane Crash Investigation

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Aviation attorney Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group emphasizes the need for further investigation before determining the cause of a fatal plane crash in White County, Tennessee.

On April 26, at approximately 11:47 a.m. local time, a Mooney M20TN Acclaim traveling from Alabaster-Shelby County Airport in Alabama to Sparta-Upper Cumberland Regional Airport in Tennessee tragically crashed near Almyra Road. All three individuals on board lost their lives.

Federal authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), have launched an inquiry into the incident.

“It’s too early to determine the exact cause of the crash,” says Williams. “Investigators will assess factors such as pilot error and potential mechanical issues that may have occurred during descent. A full analysis will take time.”

Williams brings extensive expertise to aviation-related legal matters. He is the past chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section and a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee within the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Additionally, he is a former president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

 

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With offices in downtown Nashville and Lebanon’s historic town square, Keith Williams Law Group advocates for clients seeking maximum compensation for injuries sustained in various accidents, including aviation incidents, car crashes, trucking accidents, defective products, and highway work zone collisions. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

 

Noted Tennessee Aviation Attorney Comments on Small Plane Crash in Upstate New York

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — With the recent rash of small plane crashes that have occurred — the most recent one in upstate New York — Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group says that these private plane operators should take a more proactive approach to caring for their aircraft and checking for anything out of the ordinary. As for the most recent crash, Mr. Williams says it is too early to tell what happened.

On April 12, 2025 at approximately 12:06 p.m., a twin-engine, Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 transport plane left Westchester County Airport headed towards Columbia County Airport in Copake, New York, when it crashed into a field near Two Town Road, killing all six aboard. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the pilot — who was not identified — overshot the runway. The air traffic controller tried three times to contact him and let him know of a low altitude alert, but was unsuccessful, the NTSB said.

The pilot, according to the NTSB, was very young and had his pilot’s license for a few years. The pilot had to rely on the instruments to navigate the aircraft which featured state-of-the-art avionics. The agency also noted the visibility worsened as the pilot approached their destination.

“It is difficult to determine at this time how much of it was pilot error,” Mr. Williams says. “Although this pilot had their license for a few years, it is hard to know if they had the experience to carry that many people onboard. So far, it looks like the plane was intact before the crash, so mechanical failure may not have played a role.”

In addition to his practice, Mr. Williams is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section, and he is a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

Renowned Employment Law Attorney and Author Comments on Starbucks’ New Dress Code for Its Baristas

NEW YORK, NEW YORK — Attorney Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer®,” author of his latest book “FIRED! Protect Your Rights & FIGHT BACK If You’re Terminated, Laid Off, Downsized, Restructured, Forced to Resign or Quit,” and host of the podcast “Know Your Job Rights with Attorney Steven Sack,” says Starbucks might have gone too far on its new dress code policy.

The company announced that, beginning May 15, all baristas must wear a solid black T-shirt and blue or black denim pants or khakis as part of their outfit. The shirts can be long- or short-sleeved and can be collared or uncollared. Starbucks said it will offer two free T-shirts to each employee.

The purpose for the new dress code, according to the company, was to make the green aprons more prominent and provide its customers with “a more consistent coffeehouse experience” while employees “can focus on what matters most, crafting great beverages and fostering connections with customers.”

The unionized members known as Starbucks Workers United expressed their opposition to the dress code and said they will not comply until a labor agreement is reached. According to the union, they already negotiated a possible agreement on the dress code.

“Sometimes, there are good reasons to have a dress code at work,” Mr. Sack says. “People already know what they are going to wear, nobody will be distracted by someone else’s outfit that may be controversial or provocative and, in many cases, it can be seen as a team or morale builder. But companies can overstep their bounds when it comes to establishing a dress code. Some workers might not have the money to pay for their new work outfits. The worker could negotiate with the company for an allowance that would help them buy the clothes they need.”

For more information, call (917) 371-8000 or visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.

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About Steven Mitchell Sack

Steven Mitchell Sack, “The Employee’s Lawyer®,” has been enforcing the workplace rights of employees, executives, and sales representatives for more than 44 years. He is a practicing labor and employment attorney, author of 20 books, a lecturer, syndicated radio talk show host, and host of the podcast “Know Your Job Rights with Attorney Steven Sack.” With attorney Scott A. Lucas, he obtained a $6.2 million jury verdict in 2015 on behalf of three pregnant employees and a favorable New York Court of Appeals decision for a group of waiters who were denied their fair share of tips that a caterer withheld. For more information, visit www.theemployeeslawyer.com.                                                                                                         

Noted Tennessee Aviation Attorney Comments on Helicopter Crash in New York’s Hudson River

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group says that private helicopter operators should be more diligent in inspecting their machines before renting them out to tourists. He says that many of these companies are too quick to offer rides to unsuspecting passengers who may not know how safe these helicopters are.

On April 10, a family from Spain was riding in a Bell 206 helicopter operated by New York Helicopters when, as they flew over the Hudson River, parts of the helicopter fell off and into the water. The Bell 206 fell upside down in the water, killing all six people, including the pilot. Witnesses said the tail and main rotor fell off, while others saw smoke coming out of the helicopter.

At least 38 people have been killed in helicopter crashes in New York City since 1977, according to the Associated Press. The last such tragedy over the Hudson River occurred in 2009, when a helicopter carrying a group of Italian tourists collided with a private plane. Nine people died.

“These private helicopter companies must be able to keep the passengers’ safety top of mind before renting them out,” Mr. Williams says. “There is no reason why they cannot take the time to make sure everything is working on these machines. A few moments of proper maintenance could have meant six fewer deaths.”

In addition to his practice, Mr. Williams is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section, and he is a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With two convenient locations, one in downtown Nashville and the other on the historic town square in Lebanon, Keith Williams Law Group can help its clients achieve the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. Its attorneys represent those who have been injured as a result of car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, highway work zone accidents, defective products, and trucker broker negligence. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

NY Road Safety Advocate and Personal Injury Attorney Says State Should Take More Proactive Approach to Enforcing the Speed Limit

Soon after a woman and her two children were hit and killed by a motorist who was apparently driving over the speed limit, elected officials are calling for a bill to be passed that would place speed-limiting technology on the vehicles of those who continually break the law. Ira Slavit, Partner, Levine & Slavit PLLC, a road safety advocate and a personal injury attorney, says that, had the state passed the bill earlier this year, this tragedy might not have happened.

On March 29, a woman was walking down a street in Brooklyn with her son and two daughters when another woman — who was allegedly speeding — hit another car, causing her vehicle to flip over. The car hit and killed the mother and her two daughters; her son was hospitalized.

The woman driving the car was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and assault. She was allegedly driving with a suspended license. In addition, she compiled 21 speeding tickets over a two-year period, as well as six red-light camera violations in six months and over 70 other violations in two years

Back in January, New York State Assemblymember Emma Gallagher and State Senator Andrew Gounardes introduced a bill that would place speed-limiting devices on drivers who have six or more tickets or eleven points on their license. The technology would prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit.

“The speed-limiting device is a great idea, but I don’t know why the state didn’t even consider it,” Mr. Slavit says. “Had they passed this bill and let the governor sign it into law, this incident would not have happened. Our elected officials should take a proactive approach to dangerous driving, rather than wait until a tragedy like this happens again.”

For more information on Levine & Slavit, visit www.newyorkinjuries.com.

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About Levine & Slavit PLLC

Levine & Slavit PLLC is a third-generation personal injury firm serving Long Island and the greater New York City area. Its attorneys handle cases such as auto accidents, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice, wrongful death and products lability. The firm strives to obtain just recovery for its personal injury clients, whether for long-term or short-term needs, and works hard to ensure that its clients are not burdened with costly medical bills as a result of someone else’s action or inaction. For more information, visit www.newyorkinjuries.com.

David J. Lorber Says Families Should Seek Legal Guidance on What Is Best for Aging Loved Ones in Terms of Their Care

SETAUKET, NEW YORK — As loved ones age, family members must decide what is the best form of care they should receive. Those who want to let them live in their own homes might be shocked at the price tag for a homemaker or a home health aide. Assisted living and nursing homes provide other living options, but some family members may object to moving their loved one out of the house.

 

Attorney David J. Lorber of David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC says deciding what care their loved ones should get is not easy, which is why they should meet with an elder law or guardianship attorney to help make these tough decisions.

 

According to the Cost of Care Survey by Genworth and CareScout, in 2024, median in-home care costs were $77,792 a year. While that is a 3% decrease in price for a home health aide compared to the previous year, the cost of homemaker services was up 26%. Nursing home costs saw a rise of 5% last year, with residents paying $176,660 annually for a semi-private room and $186,698 a year for a private room.

 

When it comes to costs, community and assisted living is the most affordable option. The price of being in an assisted living community is $75,600 a year — up 8%, according to Genworth and CareScout. Although adult day health care costs went up by 50%, it is still manageable at an annual cost of only $41,080.

 

“Family members need to have a serious conversation about what type of care their loved one needs and whether they can afford it,” Mr. Lorber says. “If they cannot come to a complete agreement on care choices, they should seek a guardianship and elder law attorney who can provide the proper guidance in situations such as these.”

 

For more information, call (631) 750-0900 or visit www.djlorberlaw.com.

 

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About David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC

Located in Setauket, New York, the law firm of David J. Lorber & Associates, PLLC concentrates its practice in estate planning, probate and estate administration, modifications and foreclosures, litigation and real estate. The firm serves clients from all over Long Island and the New York metro areas — all of Suffolk County, Nassau County, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx and Westchester. Whether your legal needs involve estate planning or real estate law, David J. Lorber, Esq. can completely address your concerns for a wide variety of issues. For more information, call (631) 750-0900 or visit www.djlorberlaw.com.

 

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Noted Tennessee Aviation Attorney Comments on NTSB Report of 2024 Small Plane Crash Near Nashville

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Approximately one year ago, a family of five perished in a small plane crash outside of Nashville. A recently released report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found that the crash was the result of pilot error. Keith Williams of the Keith Williams Law Group said that pilots must ensure that the fuel selector switch is seated in the proper position.

 

On March 4, 2024 at 7:43 p.m. local time, a plane carrying pilot Victor Dotesnko and his family — his wife Rimma and their three children, David, Adam and Emma — crashed into the shoulder of Interstate 40 near Charlotte Pike.

 

According to the report, Dotsenko and his family departed from Brampton-Caledon Airport in Canada in his Piper PA-32RT-300T, C-FBWH plane at 12:22 p.m. One hour later, they landed at Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field in Pennsylvania to refuel. He left an hour and a half later and refueled again at Mount Sterling/Montgomery Airport in Kentucky.

 

He then flew toward John C Tune Airport in Nashville, leaving Mount Sterling at approximately dusk. As he was trying to land, the pilot relayed to air traffic control that he overshot the runway and his engine lost power. The plane then crashed into an embankment near I-40.

 

According to the NTSB, the cause of the crash was the result of the pilot failing to make sure the fuel selector was in its proper place during the approach and landing. Mechanical error was ruled out; instead, the agency said, because of the fuel selector’s placement, the fuel was not getting to the engine.

 

“The NTSB found no other mechanical problems with the plane. It was that the pilot failed to check to see that the fuel selector was in its proper position,” Mr. Williams said. “That would starve the engine of fuel, as the NTSB said, and cause the engine to lose total power and fail.”

 

In addition to his practice, Mr. Williams is the Past Chair of the American Association for Justice’s Aviation Litigation Section and a member of the Aviation and Space Law Committee of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section. Mr. Williams is also a member and past president of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

 

For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

 

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About Keith Williams Law Group

With two convenient locations, one in downtown Nashville and the other on the historic town square in Lebanon, Keith Williams Law Group can help its clients achieve the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. Its attorneys represent those who have been injured as a result of car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, aviation accidents, highway work zone accidents, defective products, and trucker broker negligence. For more information, call (615) 444-2900 or visit www.keithwilliamslawgroup.com.

Attorney Andrew Sack Says Repeal of New York Yankees’ “No Beard” Policy Goes Beyond Expressing Oneself

Says Denying Players the Right to Grow Beards for Religious Reasons May Violate State’s Human Rights Law

 

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — Andrew Sack, a sports law attorney with The Law Offices of Steven Mitchell Sack, lauded the New York Yankees for getting rid of its policy of banning facial hair on its players. Mr. Sack says continuing enforcement of the ban may not only infringe on a player’s freedom to express himself, but it might also violate the state’s Human Rights Law.

 

Recently, Hal Steinbrenner, Managing Partner, New York Yankees, announced that the team is doing away with the facial hair ban that, ironically, was implemented by his father, then-Owner George Steinbrenner, nearly 50 years ago. The elder Steinbrenner implemented the policy because he said he could not see the players’ faces.

 

Mr. Sack says the mandate chased away many free agents such as former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price and former Major League Baseball pitcher Brian Wilson. With the repeal of the ban on moustaches and beards, he says, the Yankees will be able to acquire more valuable players.

 

“This move by the New York Yankees is significant on several levels,” Mr. Sack says. “First, it may help the team attract more players to sign with the Pinstripes. Certainly, this will allow for players’ freedom of expression.”

 

From an employment law perspective, Mr. Sack says, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against employees based on their religious practices, including requiring them to shave their beards. “Had a player told the Yankees in the past that they needed to keep their beard due to a religious purpose and the Yankees decided not to sign a player for that reason, they could have been liable under several employment laws including Title VII and the New York City Human Rights Law,” he says.

 

The Yankees, however, have set limits on how long a player can grow their beard. Some religious customs call for men to grow their beards out and that is something the team must understand, Mr. Sack says. In order for the team to ban longer beards, they must prove these beards produce an “undue hardship” for the team, meaning the Yankees must consider allowing the players to maintain their longer beards as part of their respective religious practices, unless there is a legitimate business reason preventing it.

 

“The New York Yankees, one of the premier franchises in all of sports, certainly want to protect their image,” Mr. Sack says, “but must be cognizant of their obligations under the law.”

 

Mr. Sack has a legal background in the sports industry which he brought to the firm as a new practice area. He teaches both Bachelor’s- and Master’s-level sports law courses at LIU Post which entail legal and ethical issues, sports marketing and management and the business of sports, such as Sports Law, Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport, Sports Marketing, Legal Aspects of Business Administration, and Principles of Management.

 

For more information, call Mr. Sack at (516) 526-3319 or The Law Offices of Steven Mitchell Sack at (917) 371-8000.

 

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