TortSource Winter 2022: Admiralty and Maritime Law

Features

Natural Resources

Maritime and Environmental Law Crossroads: The Intensifying Problem of Biofouling and Preventative Measures

By Chiara D. Kalogjera-Sackellares

A growing consciousness in the realm of environmental issues impacting the maritime industry includes the importance of protecting marine biodiversity and preserving vessels’ fuel efficiency. Biofouling is a clear manifestation of the intersection of maritime and environmental law.

Transportation & Energy Issues

Supply Chain Chokeholds & Cargo Contamination Liability

By Christopher R. Nolan

Supply chain ensnarement is a headache that can cause liability issues arising from delays to the delivery of perishable goods. To address this problem, a lawyer needs to study maritime documents and know a little about cargo damage statutes.

Tort

Maintenance and Cure: The Use of and Pitfalls of the Intentional Concealment McCorpen Defense

By Douglas W. Truxillo

In maritime employment cases, a seaman who becomes ill or injured while in the service of the vessel is entitled to receive from his employer the payment of “maintenance and cure” during the duration of his medical treatment.

Did You Know?

Career

“When I Was a New Lawyer”

By Charles Yuen

Charles Yuen, a member at Charles Allen Yuen LLC, shares words of wisdom and reminisces about when he was a new lawyer.

Book Review

Fidelity & Surety

Surety Aspects of Bankruptcy Law and Practice

Reviewed by Daniel I. Waxman

Surety Aspects of Bankruptcy Law and Practice, edited by Michael E. Collins and Chad L. Schexnayder, is reviewed.

What's New at TIPS

New Attorneys

The Committee on Outreach to Young Lawyers: Creating a TIPS Home for New and Young Lawyers

By Megan M. Coluccio

The Standing Committee on Outreach to Young Lawyers (COOYL) was created to serve as a pipeline for new and young lawyers into TIPS and provides a landing place for practitioners to build a permanent home in TIPS.

Career

Meeting Preview: Welcome to Baltimore!

By Tiffani S. Collins

A look at the site of the upcoming in-person TIPS Conference, scheduled for April 27-30, 2022, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Renew Your ABA Membership

TortSource Winter 2022: Admiralty and Maritime Law

Oh Captain, My Captain . . . No Captain? Emerging Risks from Advanced Automation in the Maritime Sector

Features

Maritime and Environmental Law Crossroads: The Intensifying Problem of Biofouling and Preventative Measures

Supply Chain Chokeholds & Cargo Contamination Liability

Maintenance and Cure: The Use of and Pitfalls of the Intentional Concealment McCorpen Defense

Did You Know?

“When I Was a New Lawyer”

Book Review

Surety Aspects of Bankruptcy Law and Practice

What's New at TIPS

The Committee on Outreach to Young Lawyers: Creating a TIPS Home for New and Young Lawyers

Meeting Preview: Welcome to Baltimore!

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect

Renew Your ABA Membership

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TortSource Winter 2022: Admiralty and Maritime Law

Oh Captain, My Captain . . . No Captain? Emerging Risks from Advanced Automation in the Maritime Sector

Features

Maritime and Environmental Law Crossroads: The Intensifying Problem of Biofouling and Preventative Measures

Supply Chain Chokeholds & Cargo Contamination Liability

Maintenance and Cure: The Use of and Pitfalls of the Intentional Concealment McCorpen Defense

Did You Know?

“When I Was a New Lawyer”

Book Review

Surety Aspects of Bankruptcy Law and Practice

What's New at TIPS

The Committee on Outreach to Young Lawyers: Creating a TIPS Home for New and Young Lawyers

Meeting Preview: Welcome to Baltimore!

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect