Maritime Law 
US veterans deported after they served – PennLive.com
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
Research and Markets: Maritime Letters of Indemnity: an Indispensable Guide to the Law and Applicable Practice – Business Wire
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0e32a6/maritime_letters_o) has announced the addition of the “Maritime Letters of Indemnity” book to their offering. Maritime Letters of Indemnity is the only …
French far right leader Marine Le Pen suffers legal defeat in presidential bid – Washington Post
PARIS — French far right leader Marine Le Pen lost a legal battle Tuesday in her bid to run for president, with the Constitutional Court ruling that her backers’ names must be made public. The decision upholds current electoral law … Continue reading
Fane Lozman’s Houseboat Case Going to The U.S. Supreme Court – Miami New Times Blogs
Last year, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Lozman’s complaint, in which he argued his houseboat did not meet the federal maritime law definition of a “vessel.” But Lozman — whose junkyard dog-style of political activism has been chronicled … Continue reading
China expells Japanese survey boats – Xinhua News Agency
SHANGHAI, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — Chinese maritime law enforcers recently identified and expelled two Japanese boats that were caught carrying out illegal surveillance activities in China’s territorial waters, maritime authorities said Tuesday. Routine patrols …
U.S., Mexico sign offshore oil deal – United Press International
LOS CABOS, Mexico, Feb. 21 (UPI) — A transboundary maritime agreement between the United States … team to ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental laws. It follows a 2010 commitment from the U.S. and Mexican governments …
Triple-amputee Marine returns to hero’s welcome in Tampa – Central Florida News 13
He’s had great support in Bethesda. I can’t say enough about the support here, from the church, to the Marine Corps — great family and friends. It will all be alright.” Outside the airport, law enforcement officers and Patriot Guard Riders … Continue reading
REGION: Military, police square off over Marine’s death – North County Times
The death of Loggins has rocked the tight-knit Marine Corps community. Fellow troops describe him as a devout Christian who was dedicated to his pregnant wife and three children — and was nothing like the picture painted by law enforcement. … Continue reading
Is it a house or a boat? — U.S. Supreme Court to decide case of Riviera Beach houseboat – Palm Beach Post
RIVIERA BEACH — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the case of whether former Riviera Beach Marina tenant Fane Lozman’s houseboat constitutes a “vessel” under maritime law. In April 2009, Lozman watched federal marshals tow his two-story …
Sunken treasure headed back to Spain – Reuters UK
Pizzo said Odyssey Marine must provide an inventory of the coins to Spain … “Clearly, the political influences in this case overshadowed the law,” she said. The ruling would also discourage other treasure hunters from reporting their finds …
