Featured Publications

SEC Staff Completes Review of Cross-Border Tender, Exchange Offer and Business Combination Rules

On April 29, 2008, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance announced that it had completed its review of the SEC’s cross-border tender, exchange offer and business combination rules, and had prepared a proposed rule release to be considered by the Commission.

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 – Almost a Reality

On May 1, 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA or the Act) by a vote of 414-1. A week earlier, the Senate had passed the Act by a 95-0 vote. This legislation, prohibiting health insurance and job discrimination based on one’s genetic makeup, now moves to President Bush, who has already said that he will sign it when it reaches his desk.

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Articles & White Papers

The ERIKA Judgment: A Sea Change in Environmental Liability for the Maritime Community - March 19, 2008
Authors: Vincent J. Foley

Exxon Valdez Supreme Court Filings - February 25, 2008

A/CN.9/645 - Report of Working Group III (Transport Law) on the work of its twenty-first session (Vienna, 14-25 January 2008) - January 1, 2008

The Pennsylvania Rule: No Longer the Rule - December 1, 2007
Authors: Francesca Morris

Environmental Crimes: Is Outsourcing the Answer to Steer Clear of US Prosecutors? - November 1, 2007
Authors: Vincent J. Foley

Comparison between ShellTime4 and ShellLNG Time 1 - February 1, 2007
Authors: Douglas R. Burnett

The Perception of Insecurity - January 1, 2007
Authors: Dennis L. Bryant

Responder Immunity For Salvors - December 21, 2006
Authors: James T. "Jim" Shirley

Post-Collision Challenges: Seeking Safe Berth - December 18, 2006
Authors: James "Jim" Hohenstein

Seaworthiness Under U.S. Law - December 18, 2006
Authors: Francesca Morris

After the Collision: Oil Spill Reporting - December 6, 2006
Authors: Vincent J. Foley

Legal and Practical Concerns of Towing and Salvage Operations Relating to LNG Vessels - December 6, 2006
Authors: James T. "Jim" Shirley

Of Bailments and Liens: A Question of Choice - November 29, 2006
Authors: James "Jim" Hohenstein

The Laws of Marine Salvage - November 29, 2006
Authors: James T. "Jim" Shirley

TWIC Challenges – GreaterThan We Knew - October 21, 2006
Authors: Dennis L. Bryant

The Law of E-Navigation - September 27, 2006
Authors: Dennis L. Bryant

Whales – right, wrong, or indifferent - September 20, 2006
Authors: Dennis L. Bryant

New OPA 90 limits on liability - July 20, 2006
Authors: Dennis L. Bryant

Maritime Attachments Under the United States' Supplemental Admiralty Rule Since the Decision in Winter Storm Shipping - May 1, 2006
Authors: Michael J. "Mike" Frevola ; Lennard K. Rambusch

Survey of Shipping IPOs in the U.S. Market: 2005 - May 1, 2006
Authors: Frode Jensen

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