Federal Maritime Commission pursues logistics company for freight irregularities *

USA - February 7 2013
The Federal Maritime Commission published a public notice on February 7, 2013 of an Order of Investigation and Hearing regarding United Logistics…

Co-authors: Charlie Papavizas.

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New Federal Maritime Commission practice rules *

USA - October 10 2012
The Federal Maritime Commission amended its Rules of Practice and Procedure (FMC Rules) on October 10, 2012, effective November 12, 2012.

Co-authors: Larry Kiern, Allen Black, Bryant E. Gardner.

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Congress considers expanding Jones Act-like restrictions to all activities in the waters within 200 miles of the U.S., including alternative energy projects *

USA - July 6 2010
The DEEPWATER HORIZON incident on April 20, 2010 has led to numerous Congressional legislative proposals. Most of the proposals focus on liability issues, including the $75 million-perincident limitation for offshore facilities contained in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990.

Co-authors: Charlie Papavizas.

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Senate approves Coast Guard authorization bill setting stage for conference with the House of Representatives *

USA - May 11 2010
On May 7, 2010, the US Senate passed a House version of a Coast Guard authorization bill (HR 3619), setting the stage for enactment of the service's first reauthorization since 2006.

Co-authors: Larry Kiern, Allen Black, Thomas L. Mills, Bryant E. Gardner, Charlie Papavizas.

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U.S. district court upholds Coast Guard’s Matson foreign rebuild determinations *

USA - December 9 2009
On December 4, 2009, a federal district court in Virginia entered judgment in favor of the U.S. Coast Guard and Matson Navigation Company, Inc. in a long-running vessel foreign rebuild case.

Co-authors: Larry Kiern, Allen Black, Thomas L. Mills, Bryant E. Gardner, Charlie Papavizas.

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