Admiralty & Maritime
Ninth Circuit Denies Concurrent Compensation to DBA Claimant
In this claim for benefits brought under the Defense Base Act as an extension of the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Claimant alleged... More
New LHWCA Compensation Rates Announced
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has determined the national average weekly wage to be $718.24, a 2.17% increase over the current NAWW of $703.00.... More
Veteran District Director Announces Retirement
Richard V. Robilotti, District Director for the Second Compensation District, announced his retirement from the United States Department of Labor effective October 31, 2016.... More
Fifth Circuit: Maritime Carpenter Not Covered by LHWCA
The Fifth Circuit recently issued a new decision addressing the limits of jurisdiction under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The claimant, a... More
Eleventh Circuit Considers Challenge to Admiralty Jurisdiction in Florida Drainage Canal Injury
On August 3, 2016, the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Tundidor v. Miami-Dade County, a case highlighting an... More
$23 Million Punitive Damage Award Upheld by Louisiana Appellate Court
On June 29, 2016, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a jury’s award of $23 million in punitive damages to the family... More
Drilling Rig Exclusion Precluded Insured’s Reimbursement Claim Against Excess Insurer
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed an insurance coverage question involving an excess insurer and an offshore injury. The Plaintiff was... More
Tides Are Turning: The Arrival of Subchapter M
*This article was prepared by our summer law clerk, Ridge Miguez. On June 20, 2016 the U.S. Coast Guard posted a preview of... More
Philippines Wins Territorial Dispute with China in International Tribunal
In 2013, the Philippines brought a case against China to dispute China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. Territorial disputes over the South... More
OSHA Delays Implementation of Recording and Reporting Requirements for Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) previously implemented new rules whereby certain employers would be required to electronically submit injury and illness data... More