LOS ANGELES (PRWEB) May 01, 2015

International law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP Shareholder Jordan Grotzinger and Of Counsel Adam Siegler participated in the Beverly Hills Bar Associations Entertainment and IP, Internet & New Media sections Drone Law panel April 30, 2015, in Beverly Hills, California. The panel included Mike Rivard, CEO and founder of Radflight, a leading manufacturer and consultant in the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drone, business.

The panel discussion focused on current federal statutes, the proposed rules issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and new state and federal legislative activity with regard to UAS, commonly known as drones. The speakers provided an analysis of the rules for: (a) operations by governmental agencies pursuant to a Certificate of Authorization; (b) commercial operations pursuant to exemptions from the existing regulations; and (c) the model aircraft exception for non-commercial use by hobbyists. In addition to discussing a variety of commercial uses for drones, including real estate and construction, advertising, and the future development of drone delivery services, the panel covered topics that are of particular interest to the Los Angeles market, such as aerial camera footage for film and television and the balancing of First Amendment and privacy rights.

Grotzinger is a business trial lawyer and co-chair of his offices litigation practice. He represents companies in the consumer products, real estate, entertainment, and other industries.

Siegler focuses his practice on civil litigation, with an emphasis on complex business cases and entertainment disputes. He has represented a wide variety of clients, from musicians, writers, and directors to major corporations in the real estate, telecommunications, and manufacturing fields. His litigation experience includes jury and bench trials in both state and federal courts, arbitrations, special proceedings, writs, and appeals.

About Greenberg Traurigs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Regulatory and Compliance Practice

Greenberg Traurigs Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Regulatory and Compliance Practice team is well positioned to provide focused civil and governmental representation to the drone industry nationwide. Greenberg Traurig has offices in four of the six states that are designated UAV testing sites (Nevada, New York, Texas and Virginia), as well as in states that have begun to create alliances with those test states. Greenberg Traurig is on the ground in states where UAVs take off.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international, multi-practice law firm with approximately 1800 attorneys serving clients from 37 offices in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm is among the Power Elite in the 2014 BTI Client Relationship Scorecard report, which assesses the nature and strength of law firms’ client relationships. For additional information, please visit http://www.gtlaw.com.