Maritime Law

Robert A. Connell, America’s Cup sailor, dies after heart attack – Miami Herald

“Bob had two kinds of strength: physical — he was massively strong — and temperamental,’’ said David Rockefeller Jr., a sailing companion since the ’60s and former brother-in-law … Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric …

Marine sergeant discharged for criticizing Obama: Was that fair? – YAHOO!

IN PICTURES: The US Marine Corps They cannot, however … who teaches military justice at Yale Law School. “He has clearly done things here that make it impossible for him to serve on active duty,” he says. “The substance of … Continue reading

West Marine Reports Improved First Quarter 2012 Operating Results – Yahoo Finance

Except as required by applicable law, West Marine assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. West Marine, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited …

Attorneys Will Continue to Fight Dismissal of Marine Critical of Obama – ABC News

Civilian lawyers for the Marine sergeant discharged Wednesday for posting critical … year veteran were detrimental to good order and discipline and violated military law.  Because of the “other than honorable” discharge, Stein will be demoted …

Halliburton Objects to Proposed $7.8 Billion BP Settlement – Law.com

Citing general maritime law, Halliburton argues that BP cannot settle or assign its claims to the plaintiffs without getting a release from Halliburton. Halliburton also called into question whether the class members had the necessary …

Obama announces 13 Medal of Freedom recipients – USA Today

Doar continues to practice law at Doar Rieck Kaley & Mack in New York … John Glenn Glenn is a former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States Senator. In 1962, he was the third American in space … Continue reading

Former Philly cop pleads guilty to murder – Philadelphia Daily News

RUDOLPH Valentino Gary Jr. honorably served his country as a Marine, but his actions in May 2010 brought … Common Pleas Judge Shelley Robins New then sentenced the fallen law officer per the terms of an agreement between him and … Continue reading

CORRECTED-CD&R founder, private equity pioneer Rice steps down – Reuters

Rice, a Harvard Law School graduate and a former lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, will step down as chairman of CD&R in June, the firm’s chief executive Donald Gogel told investors in the letter dated April 25 and … Continue reading

Marine dismissed over Facebook posts – St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A Marine spokesman said Yoo “found the (separation) board was conducted in accordance with law and regulation, that the findings of misconduct were supported by the evidence of record, and thus approved the board’s recommendation.” Stein is being demoted …

Marine who criticized Obama on Facebook to be dismissed from the service – INFORUM

A Marine spokesman said Yoo, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, “found the (separation) board was conducted in accordance with law and regulation, the findings of misconduct were supported by the evidence of record …