Maritime Law 
When good cruises go bad – Orange County Register
Legal liability for cruise ship companies in such cases? Not very much, according to Whittier Law professor and maritime expert J. Denny Haythorn. In light of the incidents, lawyer and former Deputy O.C. Treasurer Keith Rodenhuis had Haythorn …
West Africa: Ambassador Rice At UN Debate On Piracy in Gulf of Guinea – AllAfrica.com
The United States is committed to working with our African and other international partners through programs like the Africa Partnership Station and the Africa Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership. It is worth noting that Obangame Express 2012 — a …
US lawmaker urges legal review after Italy ship disaster – YAHOO!
A US lawmaker Wednesday urged a review of US maritime law which could lead to bigger compensation payouts for passengers seeking damages from ship operators after deadly disasters at sea. The call came as Congress opened hearings into the Costa … Continue reading
US lawmaker urges legal review after Italy ship disaster – MSN Philippines News
A US lawmaker Wednesday urged a review of US maritime law which could lead to bigger compensation payouts for passengers seeking damages from ship operators after deadly disasters at sea. The call came as Congress opened hearings into the Costa … Continue reading
Security Council Expresses Deep Concern at Piracy in Gulf of Guinea; Urges States – UN News Centre
Urges States of the region of the Gulf of Guinea to take prompt action, at national and regional levels with the support of the international community where able, and by mutual agreement, to develop and implement national maritime security strategies … Continue reading
Claim Treaty partnership principles vital in new marine law – radionz
The biggest Maori business network says a new law to boost environmental controls over oil and gas exploration companies at sea must ensure Maori are explicitly recognised as a Treaty partner – and not just an affected party. The Federation … Continue reading
Before Arrest, Ex-Marine Had Poor Record – New York Times
When a former Marine, Ryan Jerome, was arrested after turning over … The district attorney’s letter said permit holders were responsible for knowing the laws in states where they traveled, and added that Mr. Jerome’s history showed someone …
Experienced Federal, U.S. Marine Corps Attorney Joins Warner Norcross – PRLog (free press release)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 29, 2012 – The law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has welcomed Brian P. Lennon as a new attorney. Lennon brings more than 17 years of experience with the federal and U.S. Marine Corps … Continue reading
United States: Course Correction For The General Maritime Law Of Indemnity Contracts? – Mondaq
On the Eve of a Historic Trial, the Court in the Deepwater Horizon Litigation Extends Indemnity in the BP-Transocean Drilling Contract to Include Transocean’s Gross Negligence Before the most anticipated maritime trial so far this century begins on Monday …
Nexus Consulting Invited to U.S. Senate Hearing on Cruise Safety – YAHOO!
With questions being raised about the sobriety of the Concordia’s captain and the breakdown in ship-to-shore communication, the U.S. Senate is eager to improve upon existing maritime laws to protect cruise passengers. Recognizing Nexus Consulting’s …
