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New York Law Journal

Navig8 Chemicals Asia Pte., Ltd. v. Crest Energy Partners, LP

By | November 24, 2015
Arbitral Award for Charter's Breach Confirmed; Reasonable Attorney's Fees, Costs Granted
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

USA v. Prado

By | November 04, 2015
Boat Did Not 'Fly Ensign or Flag' Under MDLEA When Interdicted on High Seas by Coast Guard
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

South Florida Lawsuit Filed in El Faro Sinking

A Fort Lauderdale attorney files South Florida's first lawsuit against the owner of El Faro, whose 33 crew members died when the ship sank in Hurricane Joaquin.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

El Faro's Sinking Stirs Jones Act Debate

In his Admiralty Law column, James E. Mercante writes: The Merchant Marine Act is a 'preference' for the U.S. shipping industry requiring, among other things, that vessels transiting between U.S. ports be built in the United States, carry a U.S. flag, employ an American crew and have an American owner. Almost a century later, the law remains on its feet despite some heavyweight opponents, many of whom point to its effects, including two stark examples this year.
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Circuit Orders EPA to Toughen Ballast Discharge Regulations

Environmental groups trying to stop the unintentional transfer of invasive species from foreign bodies of water into U.S. waterways have won a shot at tougher regulations with a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Nassau County Bridge Authority v. Olsen

By | September 24, 2015
Claim Sounding in Admiralty Not Removeable Under §1441 Absent Independent Jurisdiction Basis
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

In re: the Petition of Asia Maritime Pacific Ltd.

By | September 01, 2015
Bid for 28 USC §1782 Discovery Denied As 'Fishing Expedition'; Elements Not Met
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Appeals Court Sides With Passenger in Cruise Ship Fall

Attorney Carol Finklehoffe said a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit sets a favorable precedent for passengers who fall on cruise ships.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Yacht Charter Plans First US-Cuba Voyage Under Relaxed Rules

A Palm Beach yacht owner says he will be the first to sail into Cuba under new U.S. rules when he leaves Key West wiith 12 passengers.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NS United Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. v. Cogent Fibre Inc.

Confirmation of Arbitrator's $21 Million Award to Japanese Ship Owner Explained
2 minute read

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