John D.Goetz

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John Goetz has more than 34 years of experience defending companies in business and tort litigation. He has defended companies such as CNX, Doncasters, Parker Hannifin, Penske Automotive, Pilatus Aircraft, Mitsubishi Aircraft, R.J. Reynolds, SMS group, Textron, U. S. Steel, Yamaha, and WESCO in courts across the United States, Canada, and Europe. John has litigated complex commercial disputes; defended clients in trade secret, product liability, and toxic tort actions; and represented clients in grand jury investigations. He obtained several injunctions against the United States government from enforcing provisions of the Affordable Care Act in a landmark case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.

John is a recognized authority in aviation and transportation litigation and leads Jones Day's airlines and aviation industry initiative. A licensed pilot, John has defended airlines and aviation manufacturing companies in cases involving commercial and general aviation accidents worldwide. He was on trial teams in aviation litigation involving the crash of a former Missouri governor's plane and in USAir Flight 427. He led the team defending Parker Hannifin in SilkAir Flight 185, FlashAir Flight 604, and EgyptAir Flight 990. John also counsels clients in NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) investigations following aviation, rail, and other accidents.

John has taught deposition skills, negotiation skills, and aviation law at Duquesne University. He has published articles on litigation strategy, is a frequent speaker at aviation and other seminars, and has served as a hearing committee officer for the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board. He is a former board president for Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh, and its Free Health Care Center.

John is the administrative partner for Jones Day's Pittsburgh Office.

Experience

  • Catholic Diocese successfully resolves litigation implicating constitutional rightsIn December 2020, the Diocese of Buffalo retained Jones Day to defend a state court civil lawsuit suit filed by the New York Attorney General.
  • Parker Hannifin's recommended all cash acquisition of Meggitt PLCJones Day acted as counsel to Parker Hannifin Corporation in the £6.3 billion acquisition of Meggitt plc, a leading international company headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom, specializing in high performance components and subsystems for the aerospace, defense and selected energy markets.
  • Chinese airline successfully resolves aircraft death case for zero-dollar settlementJones Day successfully resolved a wrongful death action on behalf of a Chinese airline.
  • Minsheng aircraft leasing entities defeat fraudulent transfer and preference claims with presumption against extraterritorialityJones Day represented Chinese and Irish aircraft leasing entities (the "Minsheng and Yuntian Entities") in the chapter 7 cases of Zetta Jet PTE, Ltd, a Singapore entity ("Zetta Singapore") and Zetta Jet USA, Inc. (collectively, the "Zetta Entities").
  • Catholic Archdiocese of Washington obtains preliminary injunction against D.C. worship restrictionsJones Day represented the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington in obtaining a preliminary injunction against the District of Columbia's COVID-related restrictions on the number of people who can attend indoor worship services.
  • Global financial firm successfully resolves civil RICO claimsJones Day successfully resolved all litigation filed against a global financial firm in Pennsylvania, Washington, the British Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.
  • Global engineering and aerospace company resolves ICC dispute with its engine supplierJones Day successfully settled a private arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC") on behalf of a global engineering and aerospace company.
  • Chemco defends against allegations of patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation by competitorJones Day is defending Chemco Systems, L.P. against allegations of patent infringement as well as misappropriation of RDP Technologies, Inc.'s trade secrets in violation of the Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act and the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016.
  • Asian airlines asserts claims related to delivery of new aircraftJones Day was retained by an Asian airlines to assert claims relating to the delivery of new aircraft that the airlines had purchased.
  • Surface mining company defeats Notices of Violations and Cessation Order on appealJones Day appealed a federal Interior Board of Land Appeals' administrative decision fining Amerikohl Mining, Inc. for sedimentation runoff from timbering activity conducted by a third party on property in Western Pennsylvania.
  • U.S. university establishes joint engineering degree program with university for women in BahrainJones Day assisted a state university in establishing a joint engineering degree program with a university for women in Bahrain.
  • U.S. university establishes office in ShanghaiJones Day assisted a state university in establishing and operating a representative office in the city of Shanghai, China.
  • Aviation trade group seeks updates on defenses in aviation litigationJones Day was retained by an aviation trade group to provide updates on the defenses of field and conflict preemption in aviation litigation, along with defenses under the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994.
  • State university drafts policy governing use of dronesJones Day assisted a state university in drafting a university policy governing usage of drones/unmanned aerial systems on campus and other university-owned property.
  • Parker Hannifin resolves claims arising from commercial airliner crash near Sharm el-Sheik, EgyptJones Day represented Parker Hannifin Corporation to resolve over 280 claims by predominately French family members arising from the crash of Flash Air Flight 604, a commercial airliner, into the Red Sea near Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt.
  • Aircraft leasing company resolves litigation stemming from damages to aircraftOn behalf of a company that had leased an aircraft to its operator, Jones Day resolved litigation filed in Florida state court arising from substantial damages caused to the aircraft and its engines while skidding off the runway at LaGuardia Airport.
  • MPE Partners portfolio company acquires Safe Fuel SystemsJones Day represented MPE Partners in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company B&E Group of Safe Fuel Systems, LLC, a provider of testing, repair, overhaul and modification services for fuel systems, hydraulics and accessories for aircrafts.
  • Energy company drafts Flight Operations Emergency Response PlanJones Day was retained by an energy company to assist with drafting a Flight Operations Emergency Response Plan.
  • Hainan Airlines successfully resolves case arising from ground damage to aircraftJones Day represented Hainan Airlines, Co., Ltd., one of the largest air carriers in China, in federal court litigation filed against defendant Aviation Port Services.
  • International oil company seeks advice on proposed sale of Boeing 767Jones Day has represented an international oil company in connection with the proposed sale of a Boeing 767 aircraft.
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    December 2022 Commentary

    European Aviation Arbitration Court Takes Flight

    February 2021 Alert

    FAA Issues First Major Unmanned Aircraft Rules Since 2016

    January 2021 Reprint

    Additional Options for Removal to Federal Court: Tips for Practitioners, ACBA Lawyers Journal Article (Focus on Federal Courts)

    Winter 2018-2019 Reprint

    FAA Reauthorization Act: What Air Cargo Carriers Need to Know, CNS Air Cargo Focus

    November 2018 Commentary

    Sikkelee Round Two: Federal Aviation Law vs. State Tort Law Rematch

    Summer 2018 External Publications

    Artificial Intelligence in Air Cargo: Federal Developments and Potential Liabilities, CNS Air Cargo Focus

    May 2018 Alert

    DOT Moves Forward on Drone Integration

    Spring 2018 External Publications

    ACAS Developments: TSA, CBP and its Impact on Air Cargo Carriers, CNS Air Cargo Focus

    March 2018 Alert

    FAA Increasing Access to Automated Airspace Approval for Drone Operators

    January 2018 Commentary

    Drone Détente: Administration Signals Movement on Key Rules
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    Additional Publications

    • June 2015
      Railroad Accident Investigation, Litigation, and Regulation Update, Pennsylvania Bar Insitute
    • June 2015
      Railroad Accident Investigation, Litigation, and Regulation Update, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
    • June 2015
      Hot Topics in Aviation Law in Pennsylvania and the United States, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
    • September 2014
      Aviation Litigation Update: Cutting-Edge Topics in International Aviation Litigation, ABA Air & Space Law Forum
    • July/August 2011
      Recent Finance Regulation and Litigation Affecting Aircraft Finance and the Aviation Industry, Corporate LiveWire
    • Fall 2010
      Historic Developments, Airlines and Aviation Alert
    • Summer 2009
      On the Horizon for the Aviation Industry, Airlines and Aviation Alert
    • September 2008
      Stiff Headwinds for the Aviation Industry, Jones Day Airlines and Aviation Alert
    • April 2008
      Striking Down New York State's Passenger Bill of Rights, Jones Day Airlines and Aviation News Blast
    • March 2007
      Flying Right with Charter Firms Requires Fact Check of Operator, Pittsburgh Business Times
    • 2004
      Implementing the Montreal Accord: Practical Implications of the Aviation Liability Treaty, Airline Business Report White Paper 2004: Charting a Course to Meet Today's Market Challenges
    • August 2000
      What the Law Allows, Pharmaceutical Executive
    • May 2000
      Weishorn v. Miles-Cutter: Pennsylvania Interprets Its Blood Shield Statute To Protect Commercial Suppliers of Blood Therapies, Mealy's Emerging Drugs & Devices
    • December 1999
      Fraud-on-the-FDA Claims in Litigation, Pharmaceutical Executive
    • Spring 1998
      Traps for the Unwary: Why Counsel Should Think Twice Before Joining Additional Parties in Civil Litigation, 36 Duquesne L. Rev. 521
    • Winter 1992
      Ethics or Procedure? A Discovery-Based Approach to Ex Parte Contacts with Former Employees of a Corporate Adversary, 68 Notre Dame L. Rev. 81

    Speaking Engagements

    • January 25, 2024
      Recent Developments in Artificial Intelligence and the Law
    • November 7, 2023
      Recent Developments in Legal Ethics; Presentation to the West Virginia Defense Trial Counsel, In-House Counsel Subcommittee.
    • June 20, 2023
      The Increasing Role of Technology and Artificial Intelligence in the MDL Space; MDL Judicial Summit
    • December 7, 2022
      First Amendment Law and Developments in Legal Ethics
    • June 22, 2022
      Attorney-Client Privilege in the United States and Globally
    • October 7, 2021
      Protection of Trademarks and Intellectual Property in China
    • July 15, 2021
      Jones Day Speaker Series, Drones: New Rules, New Opportunities
    • July 23, 2020
      Developments in the Law of Religious Liberty
    • December 5, 2019
      Women's Executive Leadership Program, Duquesne University
    • October 25, 2018
      Aviation Hot Topics: Litigation, Regulatory, and Legislative Developments Facing the Aviation Industry, West LegalEdcenter
    • April 4, 2017
      Zubik v. Burwell: The Role of Amicus Briefs in the Supreme Court, West Virginia School of Law
    • March 12-13, 2017
      NTSB Investigations, FAA Enforcement Proceedings, and Aviation Litigation in the United States
    • December 7, 2016
      Legal Issues and Litigation: Unmanned Aircraft Systems / Drones, American Bar Association Webinar
    • June 29, 2016
      American Bar Association Webinar: "Legal Issues and Litigation Relating to the Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones"
    • May 10, 2016
      Drones: New Uses and Unique Legal Issues for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
    • April 6, 2016
      April 25, 2016
      Pennsylvania Bar Institute Event – Transportation Law Update
    • April 11, 2016
      Zubik v. Burwell: A landmark Supreme Court case involving the religious liberty rights of religious organizations under the Affordable Care Act, University of Pittsburgh School of Law
    • February 26, 2016
      Drones: New Uses and Unique Legal Issues for Unmanned Aircraft Systems
    • October 9, 2015
      International Aviation and The Trans-Pacific Partnership: Trans-Pacific Aviation Law & Policy Conference
    • September 19, 2014
      Cutting Edge Topics in International Aviation Litigation, ABA Air & Space Law Forum
    • July 15, 2014
      2014 Speaker Series: Affordable Care Act Update: The Employer Mandate
    • May 16, 2014
      Mock Class Certification Hearing, In re Electronic Books Antitrust Litigation; ABA Young Lawyers Division Annual Meeting
    • October 31, 2013
      Legal Malpractice Risks in Aviation Accident Litigation, International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association
    • December 7, 2012
      Admissibility of NTSB Factual Reports and Board Reports of Investigation, 2012 International Air & Transportation Safety Bar Association Conference
    • October 25, 2012
      ABA Air and Space Law Forum: Key Issues Relating to Admissibility of NTSB Accident Reports in Civil Litigation
    • September 20, 2012
      2012 Speaker Series
      Making the Most of the Relationship Between In-House and Outside Counsel
    • June 7, 2012
      Jones Day Chicago 2012 MCLE University
    • June 7, 2012
      Product Recalls: Lessons Learned, Jones Day University
    • February 5-7, 2012
      Jones Day sponsors IATA Legal Symposium with partner John Goetz speaking on implications of social media for airlines
    • January 13-16, 2012
      Effective Strategies to Defend U.S. Business and Tort Litigation
    • September 30, 2011
      Risk Management for ATC Service Providers in the New Environment
    • October 26, 2010
      Air Crash Litigation: Key Issues in the Years Ahead, ABA Air & Space Law Forum
    • June 3, 2010
      Key Legal Considerations for the Next Generation Air Transport System
    • February 28-March 2, 2010
      Aircraft Accident Issues, Plenary Session, IATA Legal Symposium 2010
    • June 24, 2009
      Liability Apportionment Between Pilot Error, Maintenance, and Mechanical Defects, ACI Aviation Litigation Conference
    • February 10, 2009
      Aircraft Accident Issues: Is Criminalization Threatening Safety?, IATA 2009 Legal Symposium
    • February 12, 2008
      From Warsaw to Montreal: Creative Litigation of Airline Accidents, IATA 2008 Legal Symposium
    • May 23-24, 2007
      The Changing Legal Climate Surrounding Ownership Structuring, Use, and Operation of Corporate Jets
    • May 18, 2007
      Aviation and the Environment: The New Frontier, BABC Transatlantic Business Conference
    • February 14, 2007
      The Americanization of Aviation Claims, IATA Legal Symposium 2007
    • February 13, 2007
      Global Environmental Initiatives - Where We Are Today, Where We Are Going Tomorrow, IATA Legal Symposium 2007
    • June 6, 2006
      The Changing Legal Climate Surrounding Ownership Structuring, Use And Operation Of Corporate Jets

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