Maritime Law

A US lawyer for compensation-seeking survivors of the Costa Concordia capsizing will push for changes in maritime laws and technology to make the cruise ship industry safer. John Arthur Eaves said in about two weeks he would file lawsuits against … Continue reading →

A former Marine sniper who suffers from panic attacks and fled on foot … They became more concerned when they discovered he has post-traumatic stress disorder and had run-ins with law enforcement. “I found out that he had panic attacks … Continue reading →

The Marine Corps has said it does not plan any discipline because … urinating on Taliban corpses — an act that appears to violate international laws of warfare and further strains U.S.-Afghan relations. Panetta called Afghan President …

Singer born by his Marine comrades. That sound was their feet moving in … Now should a bi-sexual (born that way) only get “common law” privilege? Two years ago in January when 13 Israelis were killed, 1,300 Palestinians were killed.

It’s unusual for a public body to be found in violation of Ohio’s open-meetings laws. It’s not that violations are unheard of, but more the fact that few are willing to foot the legal bill to go to court to … Continue reading →

Shagin said the immigration law is unfair to veterans who may have gotten into trouble because of post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental or physical injuries brought on by service to their country. “If an American former Marine sells marijuana … Continue reading →

Law360, New York (February 09, 2012, 3:38 PM ET) — Maritime-focused private equity firm J.F. Lehman & Co. agreed Thursday to purchase three of Florida-based Seacor Holdings Inc.’s emergency spill response businesses for an undisclosed amount. The deal …

Of kites. The Bishopsgate resident recently shipped five large boxes filled with school supplies and more than 50 kites in all shapes and colors to the southern Afghanistan community where her Marine son-in-law is on a seven-month deployment. The Citadel … Continue reading →

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China’s provincial-level marine supervision authorities have contracted to use 33 patrol vessels to boost marine law enforcement throughout the country, a senior marine supervision official said here on Wednesday. Wu Ping, deputy head of China Marine …