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Maritime Law
Supreme Court Casts Shade on Bright Line Test for Vessel Status
2013-02-01 | Michael A Orlando
Mike Orlando relates a recent maritime case throwing out precedent for a new "reasonable observer" test.
Corporate Aviation
Aviation Certification and Risk Management
2011-07-16 | Adam Webster
Whether your aircraft is flown under for-hire or private rules matters. Adam Webster explains.
Maritime Law
US Supreme Court Constricts Carmack Amendment
2010-09-04 | Michael A Orlando
A recent maritime law decision may impact how cargo damage suits are resolved relating to the Carmack Amendment. Michael Orlando explains.
Maritime Law
Significant Narrowing of Rule B Attachments
2009-11-01 | Michael A Orlando
A recent maritime case by the Second Circuit brings much needed common sense back into Rule B attachments, per Michael Orlando.
Maritime Law
Supreme Court Declares Punitive Damages Available for Maintenance and Cure Claim
2009-09-12 | Michael A Orlando
Michael Orlando relates a ground-breaking decision in maritime law finding punitive damages are available for a maintenance and cure claim.
Surety
Killer Bond Forms and Contract Provisions—Part 4
2009-08-22 | Marilyn Klinger
Marilyn Klinger discusses new surety bond forms and contract provisions for contractors and subcontractors.
Maritime Law
Choice-of-Law Clauses in Marine Cargo Insurance Policy
2009-01-10 | Michael A Orlando
Michael Orlando explains that U.S. courts are generally enforcing choice-of-law clauses.
Surety
Killer Bond Forms and Contract Provisions—Part 3
2008-08-16 | Marilyn Klinger
Marilyn Klinger delves further into coverage limitations, when the obligee completes, waiving defenses, subdivision bonds, and more.
Maritime Law
Consistent Dispute Resolute Clauses Needed in Maritime Contracts
2008-07-01 | Michael A Orlando
Michael Orlando explains how inconsistent arbitration clauses in charter parties and bills of lading inevitably lead to piecemeal dispute resolution.
Corporate Aviation
Knowing Your Aviation Business Model
2008-04-25 | Adam Webster
Despite the allure of private business jet fractional ownership, it's red ink on a bad day and treading water on a good one. Adam Webster explains.
Maritime Law
Supreme Court Casts Shade on Bright Line Test for Vessel Status
2013-02-01 | Michael A Orlando
Maritime Law
Supreme Court Declares Punitive Damages Available for Maintenance and Cure Claim
2009-09-12 | Michael A Orlando
Maritime Law
Consistent Dispute Resolute Clauses Needed in Maritime Contracts
2008-07-01 | Michael A Orlando