Amid escalating Iran conflict and rising oil prices, the Trump administration is considering a temporary waiver of the Jones Act. This maritime law requires US ships for domestic transport. The move ...
The sinking of the frigate, in which at least 80 sailors were killed, has widened the theatre of the war between US-Israel and Iran.
Maritime Law Column: When Is a Contract Maritime and Why Is That Important? "Whether a contract is maritime bears upon numerous substantive legal rights of the parties," writes Blank Rome's Keith ...
Maritime contracts are known for including choice-of-law provisions, designating a specific jurisdiction's laws to govern potential disputes. The enforceability of these provisions falls under federal ...
A "shadow fleet" of aging, often uninsured oil tankers enables sanctioned nations to export crude oil despite international restrictions. These vessels operate with obscure ownership and minimal ...
As the hour of this morning’s argument in Great Lakes Insurance v Raiders Retreat Realty progressed, it seemed to become more and more clear how the justices will resolve this case. The question – ...
Earlier this year, China’s Coast Guard forced a Filipino fishing boat captain and crew away from Scarborough Shoal, which the United Nations International Tribunal has established as the territory of ...