Author: Dan Hoerner
Non-Signatory to Contract Bound By Arbitration Clause
With increasing frequency, mandatory arbitration clauses are being written into maritime contracts. You may have run across them in charter parties, towage and salvage... More
Keeping Good Witness Statements From Going Bad
When a marine casualty occurs, attorneys and adjusters are often dispatched to investigate the cause of the accident and assess the extent of damage... More
The Sometimes Harsh Realities of Joint and Several Liability
The doctrine of joint and several liability is not unique to the maritime law. In fact, it dates back to at least the 18th... More
The CG-2692: Be Careful What You Say and How You Say It
With few exceptions, commercial vessel operators must provide immediate notification to the Coast Guard when involved in a serious marine casualty. The criteria for... More
Denial of Maintenance and Cure Results in Large Punitive Damage Award
In 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court sent shock waves through the maritime industry and legal community when it ruled that a Jones Act employer... More