Hornbeck offshore services decision *

USA - April 11 2013
On April 9, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a 2-1 ruling overturning a decision of the U.S. District Court for the…

Co-authors: Jarrod A. Rainey.

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Federal court dismisses responsible party's admiralty claim as preempted by the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 *

USA - March 22 2013
On March 20, 2013, U.S. District Court Judge Ivan Lemelle (E.D. La.) granted the motions to dismiss filed by certain oil spill response organizations…

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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: Allen Black, Gerald A. Morrissey III, Bryant E. Gardner.

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Oil and gas Jones Act waivers sought in the U.S. Senate *

USA - March 28 2012
The U.S. Senate is considering this week legislation (S. 2204) to eliminate tax subsidies for oil and gas exploration, development and production.

Co-authors: Allen Black, Bryant E. Gardner, Charlie Papavizas.

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Coast Guard announces new ballast water regime *

USA - March 19 2012
Two and one-half years after publication of its notice of proposed rulemaking in August 2009, this week the Coast Guard is publishing its final rule establishing a new ballast water regime. 

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