Maritime Law

Marine poaching areas’ created by corrupt MLPA Initiative – AlterNet

especially when California’s fishing laws are very complex and confusing even to the wardens that enforce them. For example, if an angler is fishing in a marine protected area where salmon fishing is allowed but rockfishing is not, how is … Continue reading

Fishing quotas a point of contention – Courier-Post

WASHINGTON — A long-simmering debate over federal fishing quotas and their economic impact on coastal states could reach a boiling point this year as Congress considers changes to a landmark marine conservation law. The fishing industry is …

‘Marine poaching areas’ created by corrupt MLPA Initiative – Bay Area Indymedia

especially when California’s fishing laws are very complex and confusing even to the wardens that enforce them. For example, if an angler is fishing in a marine protected area where salmon fishing is allowed but rockfishing is not, how is … Continue reading

Desecration of dead is as old as war itself – Cherokee Tribune

Reserve Marine Lt. Col. Paul Hackett, who teaches the law of war to Marines before they are sent off to Afghanistan, made it clear Friday that he was not condoning the Marines’ actions. But he warned against judging them too … Continue reading

Desecration of the Dead in war Nothing New – Military.com

Reserve Marine Lt. Col. Paul Hackett, who teaches the law of war to Marines before they are sent off to Afghanistan, made it clear Friday that he was not condoning the Marines’ actions. But he warned against judging them too … Continue reading

Protecting Calif. marine sanctuaries a tough job – Seattle Times

Created by the Marine Life Protection Act of 1999 … poachers caught off the state’s central and northern coasts are emboldened by this lack of law enforcement presence. Ian Bearry, a warden and member of the Marlin crew, said poachers … Continue reading

Protecting California marine sanctuaries a tough job – Santa Rosa Press Democrat

MONTARA STATE MARINE RESERVE — Warden Andy Roberts saw the yellow … caught off the state’s central and northern coasts are emboldened by this lack of law enforcement presence. Ian Bearry, a warden and member of the Marlin crew, said … Continue reading

High-ranking U.S. marine to oversee video probe – Winnipeg Free Press

The top marine officer, Gen. James Amos … photographing or filming for personal use insurgent dead constitutes a grave breach of the LOAC (laws of armed conflict), violate basic standards of human decency and can cause serious damage to relations … Continue reading

Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor Takes Case to U.S. Supreme Court and Wins Battle for Offshore Oil W – PR-USA.net

The Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor, a Los Angeles-based maritime personal injury firm (http://www.NaylorLaw.com), represents Luisa Valladolid and brought the case to the Supreme Court along with esteemed co-counsel. Oral arguments were presented to the …

Marine Corps appoints general to lead corpse-desecration probe – Chicago Sun-Times

WASHINGTON — The Marine Corps on Friday laid the groundwork for deciding … photographing or filming for personal use insurgent dead constitutes a grave breach of the LOAC [laws of armed conflict], violate basic standards of human decency …