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2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law eConference (audio only)

Contains material from Mar 2026
2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law eConference (audio only)
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The 34th Annual David W. Robertson Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference is the leading annual event that focuses on legal developments in the specialized areas of admiralty and maritime law. The conference offers a unique opportunity for practitioners to stay abreast of global and national developments affecting case law, contracts, and civil procedure.

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  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 7.50 | 2.00 ethics
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, OK, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 3/31/2027
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Sessions

Credit
1. Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law at the National Level and in the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits (Mar 2026)

Matthew H. Ammerman, Michael F. Sturley

1.25 0.00 0.00 1.25
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 169 pgs

Session 1 —76 mins 1.25

Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law at the National Level and in the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits (Mar 2026)

The twenty-fifth annual installment of the seminal paper surveys developments, identifies issues of genuine national importance, and discusses items of significant interest from the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. 

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Matthew H. Ammerman, Law Office of Matthew H. Ammerman, P.C. - Houston, TX
Michael F. Sturley, The University of Texas School of Law - Austin, TX

2. A Primer on Rule D (Mar 2026)

Andrew R. Nash

0.50 0.00 0.00 0.50
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Slides (pdf) – 13 pgs

Session 2 —28 mins 0.50

A Primer on Rule D (Mar 2026)

An overview and discussion of a lesser known admiralty rule, its similarities and differences to Rule C arrest, and some of the unique challenges that may arise with this area of law. 

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Andrew R. Nash, Phelps Dunbar LLP - Houston, TX

3. Cybersecurity Litigation and Enforcement Trends (Mar 2026)

Joseph W. Swanson

0.75 0.00 0.00 0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 17 pgs
Slides (pdf) – 17 pgs

Session 3 —45 mins 0.75

Cybersecurity Litigation and Enforcement Trends (Mar 2026)

Data breaches continue to plague businesses and other organizations. Further, those incidents are often followed by litigation and regulatory investigations. Explore the most common claims and other latest developments and gain practical suggestions for how to prepare and lessen risk.

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Joseph W. Swanson, Foley & Lardner LLP - Tampa, FL

4. A View from the Bench: Experience and Observations for Recurring Maritime Procedural and Jurisdictional Issues (Mar 2026)

Kenneth G. Engerrand, Hon. Charles R. Eskridge III

1.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 187 pgs

Session 4 —58 mins 1.00

A View from the Bench: Experience and Observations for Recurring Maritime Procedural and Jurisdictional Issues (Mar 2026)

Perspectives on changes in maritime law from 40 years on the Fifth Circuit.

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Kenneth G. Engerrand, Brown Sims, P.C. - Houston, TX
Hon. Charles R. Eskridge III, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division - Houston, TX

5. Navigating the Emerging Legal and Maritime Policy Frameworks: Shipbuilding, International Trade, and Regulatory Shifts Under the Current Administration (Mar 2026)

Sean T. Pribyl

0.50 0.00 0.00 0.50
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 10 pgs
Slides (pdf) – 23 pgs

Session 5 —29 mins 0.50

Navigating the Emerging Legal and Maritime Policy Frameworks: Shipbuilding, International Trade, and Regulatory Shifts Under the Current Administration (Mar 2026)

Examine the evolving legal and policy landscape surrounding developments with the maritime industry, U.S. shipbuilding efforts, and international trade, with a close analysis of legislative efforts such as the SHIPS for America Act, and U.S. Trade Representative fees on Chinese-linked vessels. Gain insight into the most significant regulatory actions impacting the industry under the current administration, and practical guidance for navigating compliance challenges ahead.

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Sean T. Pribyl, Holland & Knight LLP - Washington, DC

6. Ethics: The AI Revolution  (Mar 2026)

Hon. Greg Buzzard, Katia Sophia Leiva

1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 | 1.00 ethics
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Slides (pdf) – 26 pgs

Session 6 —59 mins 1.00 | 1.00 ethics

Ethics: The AI Revolution  (Mar 2026)

Set sail into the uncharted waters of AI ethics in the maritime industry. This presentation examines real-world cases to help practitioners avoid ethical shipwrecks and provides guidance on the ethical use of AI in practice.

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Hon. Greg Buzzard, Markovich Grover PLLC - Philadelphia, PA
Katia Sophia Leiva, Holland & Knight LLP - Houston, TX

7. General Average: Risk Sharing on the High Seas and Prudent Insurance Considerations (Mar 2026)

Agnes Doyle, Jonathan S. Spencer

0.75 0.00 0.00 0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 14 pgs
Slides (pdf) – 32 pgs

Session 7 —45 mins 0.75

General Average: Risk Sharing on the High Seas and Prudent Insurance Considerations (Mar 2026)

An exploration of the maritime law concept of General Average, where stakeholders proportionally share losses resulting from a voluntary sacrifice or expenditure made to preserve the property involved in the voyage. The presentation highlights when General Average arises, the applicable rules, exploration of real-world case examples, the role of adjusters, and insurance considerations.

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Agnes Doyle, Holland & Knight LLP - Houston, TX
Jonathan S. Spencer, The Spencer Company - White Sulphur Springs, NY

8. Quasi-Contractual, Quasi-Tortious, Totally Confusing (Mar 2026)

Michael A. Hawash, F. Daniel Knight, Mike Streich

0.75 0.00 0.00 0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 6 pgs

Session 8 —45 mins 0.75

Quasi-Contractual, Quasi-Tortious, Totally Confusing (Mar 2026)

A discussion of the quirky particulars of a maintenance and cure claim in 2025.

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Michael A. Hawash, Hawash Houston Mediation LLC - Houston, TX
F. Daniel Knight, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry - Houston, TX
Mike Streich, Greenberg Streich Injury Lawyers - Houston, TX

9. What to Do if Your Client is Misbehaving (Part XV) (Mar 2026)

Bradley A. Jackson, Scott Rothenberg

1.00 1.00 0.00 1.00 | 1.00 ethics
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 31 pgs
Slides (pdf) – 130 pgs

Session 9 —56 mins 1.00 | 1.00 ethics

What to Do if Your Client is Misbehaving (Part XV) (Mar 2026)

Real-world questions and answers regarding ethics, the law, and what to do when your client asks you to do something improper. Stump our experts with your hardest questions! Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org.

Originally presented: Feb 2026 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference

Bradley A. Jackson, The University of Texas School of Law - Houston, TX
Scott Rothenberg, Law Offices of Scott Rothenberg - Bellaire, TX