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Current Issues in Admiralty and Maritime Law: OW Bunker Litigation, The Jones Act, and More
Contains material from Oct 2017
Excellent program. Great background and other info. on classification societies, in particular.
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Session 2: Jones Act and Cabotage Rules in the OCS - Explore how the Customs and Border Protection Agency’s January 2017 notice of its intention to reverse its Jones Act exceptions resets the playing field for OCS subsea operations. Also, review the Jones Act waivers and other new developments, including wind farms.
Session 3: Introduction to Classification Societies - Analyze the purpose and functions of classification societies in today’s world as well as the future of classification, including a review of the legal exposure of class.
Session 4: What to Do if Your Client is Misbehaving, Part VII - Real-world questions and answers regarding ethics, the law, and what your client has asked you to do—or hide.
Includes: Audio Slides
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Julia M. (Adams) Palmer, Keith B. Letourneau, Bruce G. Paulsen, James Harold Power
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Session 1
—56 mins
OW Bunker Litigation: Maritime Practitioners’ Perspectives (Oct 2017)
Examine the procedural and substantive issues involving maritime liens, and the interplay of maritime lien and bankruptcy issues from the perspective of vessel owners, physical suppliers of necessaries, and secured lenders.
Originally presented: Sep 2017 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference
Julia M. (Adams) Palmer,
Holland & Knight LLP - Houston, TX
Keith B. Letourneau,
Blank Rome LLP - Houston, TX
Bruce G. Paulsen,
Seward & Kissel LLP - New York, NY
James Harold Power,
Holland & Knight LLP - New York, NY
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Samuel A. Giberga, Jonathan K. Waldron
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Session 2
—51 mins
Jones Act and Cabotage Rules in the OCS (Oct 2017)
Explore how the Customs and Border Protection Agency’s January 2017 notice of its intention to reverse its Jones Act exceptions resets the playing field for OCS subsea operations. Also, review the Jones Act waivers and other new developments, including wind farms.
Originally presented: Sep 2017 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference
Samuel A. Giberga,
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. - Covington, LA
Jonathan K. Waldron,
Blank Rome LLP - Washington, DC
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Robert G. Clyne
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Session 3
—32 mins
Introduction to Classification Societies (Oct 2017)
Analyze the purpose and functions of classification societies in today’s world as well as the future of classification, including a review of the legal exposure of class.
Originally presented: Sep 2017 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference
Robert G. Clyne,
American Bureau of Shipping - Houston, TX
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William J. Chriss, Bradley A. Jackson
Session 4
—65 mins
What to Do if Your Client is Misbehaving, Part VII (Oct 2017)
Real-world questions and answers regarding ethics, the law, and what your client has asked you to do—or hide. This ethics session is designed to be interactive. Audience participation is encouraged!
Please submit your questions in advance to ConferenceQA@utcle.org or on-site at the conference registration desk.
Originally presented: Sep 2017 Admiralty and Maritime Law Conference
William J. Chriss,
Law Office of William J. Chriss, P.C. - Corpus Christi, TX
Bradley A. Jackson,
Retired Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer - Houston, TX