Kaplan Kirsch lawyers regularly advise airport sponsors on the full suite of federal grant assurance compliance issues, including questions of exclusive rights, revenue diversion, and unjust discrimination. We also advise on access restrictions, self-sustaining rate structures, and proprietary powers. This includes new grant conditions relating to diversity, equality, and inclusivity (DEI) and immigration policy. Clients achieve proactive grant assurance compliance by developing minimum standards, revising leasing practices, and adopting new airport rules, regulations, and policies. Kaplan Kirsch attorneys regularly meet with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials at the district, regional, and headquarters levels to find solutions to complex compliance issues of all types.
We have extensive experience advising elected officials on the scope of federal grant obligations allowing airport executives to educate elected officials to navigate grant compliance risks before they arise. We also have considerable experience advising clients seeking to terminate their grant assurance obligations.