City of Dayton Sues in Federal Lawsuit

Forceful Brief Writing and Oral Argument

October 16, 2018

By Joseph P. Napoli Esq., Partner and Kristina Georgiou, Esq., Associate In his celebrated article, John W. Davis, the leading advocate of his time, observed that the supreme objective of a brief is to convince the judicial mind. Davis, The Argument of an Appeal, 26 A.B.A.J. 895 (1940). What is required is a technique of…Read the article

More Than Pilot Error Caused Airbus/Eurocopter Crash

February 1, 2017

I see more than pilot error here. The main rotor turns in the opposite direction in French helos (when compared to US helos). One effect is that pedal inputs (for tail rotor anti-torque) are also opposite. In a difficult situation, pilots revert to muscle memory. Here, proper control inputs for a US helo would exacerbate loss of control in this French helo. Opposite/incorrect pedal input is a recurring problem and has been a casual factor in multiple helicopter crashes.Read the article

Environmentally Friendly Auto Parts Attract Rodents

March 29, 2017

Automakers, as in other industries, are feeling the push to make their products more environmentally friendly. One of the ways to accomplish this goal is by integrating biobased parts, which are derived from plants and other renewable substances. While these products are easier to recycle and reduce the vehicle’s overall carbon footprint, they can create…Read the article