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Maritime Law

Safe-Berth Clause in Vessel Charter Agreements

2020-07-03 | Michael A Orlando

Mike Orlando discusses Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd., a case addressing consequences concerning a vessel oil pollution incident and safe-berth clauses in vessel charter agreements.

Maritime Law

What Constitutes a "Prevailing Party" in a Maritime Contract Dispute?

2020-03-20 | Michael A Orlando

Mike Orlando discusses a case where neither party was the prevailing party.

Maritime Law

Summer in the Supreme Court: 2019 Maritime Update

2019-08-16 | Michael A Orlando, Michael A Orlando Jr

Michael Orlando discusses recent cases that provide much-needed clarity to maritime law.

Corporate Aviation

Airplanes, Accidents, and Risk Management

2019-05-24 | Adam Webster

Airplanes, Accidents, and Risk Management—The IRMI.com corporate aviation commentator offers his thoughts on Boeing's current problems.

Maritime Law

US Supreme Court Expands Maritime Products Liability Duty To Warn

2019-04-12 | Michael A Orlando

Mike Orlando relates a plaintiff-friendly decision leaving manufacturers in a quandary regarding maritime product liability duty to warn.

Maritime Law

Shell Offshore v. Tesla Offshore: Questions of Towing

2018-11-02 | Michael A Orlando

Mike Orlando looks at a recent case about towing and towing certification and analyzes the case, Shell Offshore v. Tesla Offshore.

Maritime Law

Fifth Circuit Applies Its Simplified Maritime Contract Test

2018-08-17 | Michael A Orlando

Using the Doiron test, the court ruled a contract existed. Mike Orlando relates the case.

Maritime Law

Streamlining the Maritime Contract Test

2018-02-16 | Michael A Orlando, Michael A Orlando Jr

The Fifth Circuit reverses course in maritime law. Michael Orlando discusses the case.

Auto Insurance

Business Auto Policy Covered Auto Designation Symbols

2017-12-15 | Royce Gene E Farnsworth

Discover how expanded UM/UIM coverage affects hired and nonowned autos in various states, and learn the correct designation symbols for business auto policies.