Law firms launch drone practice groups

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A drone is tested by oil giant BP in Alaska. Locally, commercial use of unmanned vehicles is propelling a study of new legal issues.

By Jared Council
jared.council@insidebiz.com

The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to establish rules for commercial drone use by late 2015.

But some law firms with a local presence aren't waiting for that and have launched practice groups that specialize in unmanned aircraft systems this year.

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