Wasting Away Again in Insuranceville
By Ethan Price-Livingston – December 30, 2019 | Counselors should be aware of the differing interpretations of Rule 26 unless and until further court decisions or amendments to the FRCP provide clarity.
Admiralty Litigation
The Admiralty Litigation Committee is dedicated to developing and enhancing the skills of admiralty practitioners and to facilitating justice by assisting our court system and legislative bodies in developing and refining the maritime laws of the United States.
Articles
BNSF Subject to Class Action Based on Illinois Biometric Privacy Act
By David Y. Loh – November 6, 2019 | This decision is possibly the beginning of other lawsuits alleging technical violations in the collection and preservation of personal biometric data in the transportation industry.
Practice Points
Fifth Circuit Upholds Order to Proceed with Maritime Arbitration in London
By David Y. Loh – January 15, 2020 | This decision will allow parties to evaluate whether an order concerning arbitration can be considered “final” and therefore subject to appellate jurisdiction.
Possibly Piercing Limitation of Liability
By David Y. Loh – January 14, 2020 | A Labor Day 2019 boat fire resulting in 34 deaths will likely serve as a template for those interested in learning about how to litigate the typical limitation case.
Sound Advice
Determining Coverage under the LHWCA
A brief description of what is required for a maritime worker to obtain benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.
Recoverable Damages Involving a Slip or a Pier
Admiralty litigator David Loh cites cases that create the precedent for these damages to be reimbursed at the total replacement cost rather than at a depreciated rate.
Admiralty Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Admiralty Litigation committee and maximize your Section membership!
Events & CLE
Jan
29
Events | In-Person
2020 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program
CLE 540 min
The 2020 Joint Regional CLE Program will cover cutting edge litigation topics that impact environmental & energy, mass torts, and products liability practice areas over the course of three days in Sn…
Feb
13
2020 Corporate Counsel CLE Seminar
CLE 540 min
For over 30 years in-house and outside counsel have come together each winter to learn, network and share expertise about the unique challenges they face in representing corporations.
Feb
20
Events | Webinar
Legal Implications of New Technologies, Part Three: Autonomous Vehicles in the Air and Elsewhere [CC]
CLE 60 min
Attorneys should expect to be confronted with various issues arising out of the design and use of autonomous vehicles including, for example, civil and criminal liability.