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Supreme Court Ruling Provides Clarity, Reduces Risk

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Supreme Court Ruling Provides Clarity, Reduces Risk

June 28, 2019

Last week’s Supreme Court decision in Dutra v. Batterton (June 24) is one of the most consequential maritime law rulings in recent years. It was important for its reversal of… Read More

Risk Management Is Focus Of Maritime Law Seminar

October 4, 2019

Barge breakaways, hiring practices and maintenance and cure payments under maritime law were among the topics presented in detail at a September 27 maritime law seminar held in St. Louis. Read More

Big Win For Vessel Owners In Supreme Court Decision

June 27, 2019

On June 24, the Supreme Court resolved a split between two judicial circuits by ruling in The Dutra Group v. Batterton that punitive damages are not available in Jones Act… Read More