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Maritime Law
Enforcement of Federal Law on Foreign-Flagged Ships in U.S. Waters
2004-11-13 | Michael A Orlando
Does the Americans With Disabilities Act apply to foreign cruise ships when in U.S. waters? The Fifth and Eleventh Circuits disagree. Michael Orlando explains.
Surety
Unraveling Letters of Credit
2004-11-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Marilyn Klinger attempts to unravel the various different titles placed on letters of credit, emphasizing that it is the language that is the crux of any letter of credit.
Maritime Law
Circuit Split Widens over Exculpatory Clauses in Maritime Contracts
2004-02-01 | Michael A Orlando
Michael Orlando explains how a recent Eighth Circuit decision involving a fire at a marina highlights and widens the current split among federal circuits over the enforceability of "red-letter" clauses.
Surety
ERISA Preemption and Claims for Employee Benefits
2004-01-01 | Marilyn Klinger
While prevailing California case law still holds that ERISA preempts an employee benefit trust fund action against a payment bond surety, this trend is waning. Marilyn Klinger explains.
Corporate Aviation
Private Aviation: Developing a Corporate Policy
2003-12-13 | Adam Webster
Most firms don't have an internal policy, oversight, or any method of tracking the use of private aircraft by staff members. Adam Webster identifies key features of such policies.
Corporate Aviation
Private Aviation: Being an Additional Insured
2003-10-11 | Adam Webster
Private air charters pose many risk management and insurance challenges for clients. In this new corporate aviation column, Adam Webster discusses what to watch out for.
Surety
Are Letters of Credit Securing a Surety's Potential Exposure Not as Safe as Once Believed?
2003-08-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Sureties generally prefer letters of credit (LOCs) as collateral in case their principals or indemnitors file bankruptcy. Marilyn Klinger examines court cases that ruled otherwise.
Maritime Law
A Lien Is a Lien Is a Lien, but a Maritime Lien Is Not
2003-06-01 | Michael A Orlando
In his maritime legal trends column, Michael Orlando discusses maritime liens—what they are and what they are not—and a recent disturbing decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Surety
Subdivision/Improvement Bonds
2003-04-01 | Rolf A Neuschaefer
Learn how subdivision/improvement bonds provide financial security for property owners and developers, ensuring the completion of essential infrastructure improvements. Rolf Neuschaefer explains.
Surety
Can a Surety Enforce the Automatic Stay in the Principal's Bankruptcy?
2003-02-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Where a contract has not been terminated prior to the bankruptcy, a surety has standing to enforce the automatic stay against the owner. Marilyn Klinger discusses the factors that can affect recovery.
Maritime Law
Enforcement of Federal Law on Foreign-Flagged Ships in U.S. Waters
2004-11-13 | Michael A Orlando
Maritime Law
Circuit Split Widens over Exculpatory Clauses in Maritime Contracts
2004-02-01 | Michael A Orlando
Surety
Are Letters of Credit Securing a Surety's Potential Exposure Not as Safe as Once Believed?
2003-08-01 | Marilyn Klinger
Surety
Can a Surety Enforce the Automatic Stay in the Principal's Bankruptcy?
2003-02-01 | Marilyn Klinger
