A very good friend of ours, Marc Marling (he describes himself as a recovering lawyer and entrepeneur) has on several occasions observed that as law firms go, we give the appearance of operating on a different, and perhaps unique, model. ...
As we have written in the past, we are generally not fans of arbitration when it comes to maritime claims. This is especially so for claims arising from collisions, property damage, and marine contracts. However, there is a common misconception...
Marissa Henderson participated in a panel discussion on the "Changing Face of Maritime Contracts" in New Orleans on March 22, 2019. The seminar was sponsored by the Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee of the American Bar Association's Torts Trial and...
We are pleased, and just a little proud, to announce that Marissa Henderson has been elected to join the Board of Directors of the Virginia Maritime Association. Way to go, Marissa!
We previously reminded everyone about the difficulties vessel owners face in attempting to use staffing agencies to avoid liability for Jones Act negligence and unseaworthiness claims. ("Use of Staffing Agencies to Provide Temporary Labor Will Not Protect Vessel Owners From...
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