Maritime Law

Judge: Spain Can Take Treasure From Fla. Company – ABC News

She said the company followed federal maritime law and did nothing wrong in salvaging the wreck and bringing it back to the United States without the cooperation or permission of Spain. She blamed politics for the courts’ decisions since the … Continue reading

Judge rules Spain can take control of shipwreck treasure recovered by Fla. company next week – Allentown Morning Call

She said the company followed federal maritime law and did nothing wrong in salvaging the wreck and bringing it back to the United States without the cooperation or permission of Spain. She blamed politics for the courts’ decisions since the … Continue reading

Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether a lie is protected speech – Idaho Statesman

Other federal laws, not being challenged, already prohibit wearing unauthorized military uniforms. In 2009, for instance, Palm Springs, Calif., resident Steven D. Burton was charged for wearing a medal-bedecked Marine uniform. Burton never …

Marine vet pleads not guilty to felony child abuse – Laramie News

Note: the e-mail sent will contain information, such as your IP address (207.46.13.160), for purposes of tracking abuse. Use of this software to spam or harass individuals can and may result in penalties punishable by law.

Tampa salvagers lose half-billion dollar treasure to Spain – Tampa Bay Online

whose location Tampa-based Odyssey Marine has never publicly divulged. “Clearly the political influences in this case overshadowed the law,” said Melina MacConnel, Odyssey’s top lawyer in the case. “We believe this decision will, in the long run …

General Maritime Changes Record Date for Rights Offering – Yahoo Finance

The rights offering will be limited to those holders of general unsecured claims that are either qualified institutional buyers or accredited investors as defined by applicable securities laws. Additional information about General Maritime’s …

Supreme Court to hear arguments on whether a lie is protected speech – McClatchy

Other federal laws, not being challenged, already prohibit wearing unauthorized military uniforms. In 2009, for instance, Palm Springs, Calif., resident Steven D. Burton was charged for wearing a medal-bedecked Marine uniform. Burton never …

Pot plane intrudes on Marine One – Philadelphia Daily News

Secret Service members interviewed the pilot and turned the matter over to local law enforcement. NORAD spokesman Michael Kucharek declined to disclose how close the Cessna came to Marine One. The Federal Aviation Administration had notified …

AP source: Pot found aboard plane near Marine One – Philadelphia Daily News

Police discovered about 40 pounds of marijuana inside the plane after it landed at Long Beach Airport, a law enforcement official said … declined to disclose how close the Cessna came to Marine One. The Federal Aviation Administration had …

Fighters Intercept Pot Plane Near Marine One – Newser

A four-seater Cessna plane hauling marijuana strayed into restricted airspace protecting President Obama on Marine One, and was intercepted … where it was met by local law enforcement. The two men onboard were busted after a search turned …