News & Articles - Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP - Maritime Law Firm

February 5, 2012

NEWS

CHAMBERS & PARTNERS AGAIN RANKS FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR IN THE TOP TIER OF NEW YORK MARITIME FIRMS

For the seventh consecutive year, Chambers USA 2011, released on June 10, 2011, has ranked Freehill Hogan & Mahar in the top tier of New York maritime law firms, where FHM is joined by only one other firm. In addition to again ranking the firm No. 1, Chambers has singled out thirty-seven New York shipping attorneys as "Leading Individuals" and seven, more than from any other firm, are FHM partners: Peter Gutowski, Wayne Meehan, Don Murnane, Bill Juska, Eric Lenck, Tom Russo and Gina Venezia.

Chambers USA's profile of FHM states in part that the firm "...has a reputation as a first-class admiralty firm" which "...has expanded its practice in recent years beyond pure shipping work, while maintaining its depth and expertise in maritime issues." Quoting a client, Chambers goes on to say: "The firm provides quality service at a price we can afford. You really get a lot of bang for your buck." Another commentator stated: "The team demonstrates a deep understanding of traditional shipping matters."

To read the complete Chambers USA 2011 profile of the firm, click HERE.

Chambers Global 2011, released March 24, 2011, ranked Freehill Hogan & Mahar in the top seven firms in the world in shipping law and Peter Gutowski and Bill Juska were named as global leaders in the field.

To read the Chambers Global 2011 profile of the firm, click HERE.

Chambers & Partners has been publishing rankings of U.K. attorneys since 1990 and began publishing Chambers Global in 1999, followed by Chambers USA in 2003. The Chambers rankings are the product of independent research carried out by Chambers' researchers, including numerous interviews with clients and other law firms.

FORTUNE MAGAZINE RECOGNIZES FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR AS ONE OF THE TOP LAW FIRMS IN THE UNITED STATES

In its December 26, 2011 Investor’s Guide 2012, Fortune Magazine, in conjunction with LexisNexis^® Martindale-Hubbell^®, named FHM as one of the top law firms in the U.S. Out of the 254,000 firms rated by Martindale-Hubbell, only 965 nationwide, and only 27 in New York City, were selected for inclusion on the list. Selection was based on a firm having at least one-third of their attorneys rated by Martindale-Hubbell with their highest rating, an AV® Preeminent^TM rating.

Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings of attorneys are based on confidential surveys of lawyers and judges, who are asked to rate their peers based on their professional knowledge of the attorneys.

FHM AGAIN RANKED IN TOP TIER OF U.S. MARITIME LAW FIRMS BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

On November 1, 2011 U.S. News & World Report, well-known for its annual rankings of colleges and universities, published its second annual "Best Law Firm" rankings of U.S. law firms for 2011-12, in conjunction with the publication Best Lawyers. In the Admiralty and Maritime category, FHM is ranked in the top tier nationally, as one of 24 firms in that tier, and is also ranked in the top tier in NYC, as one of 19 firms in that tier. The Firm was also ranked in the top tier of admiralty and maritime firms in 2010, both nationwide and in New York

The publications determined the rankings based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. The national ballot was sent to a distinct, geographically diverse group of attorneys listed in Best Lawyers who have received consistently high peer review over the course of several years. In addition to information from these surveys, the rankings incorporate the 3.9 million evaluations of 41,284 individual leading lawyers collected by Best Lawyers^® in its most recent annual survey.

FREEHILL PARTNER TOM CANEVARI NAMED A LEADING MARITIME ATTORNEY IN CONNECTICUT

In November 2011 Moffly Media, the publishers of Fairfield Living, named FHM partner Tom Canevari as one of the nine leading admiralty and maritime attorneys in Fairfield County, CT. To make its selections, Moffly Media relied on the peer-review experts at LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell, the legal network with a database of more than one million lawyers from 160 countries, to identify the local attorneys who have reached the highest levels of ethical standards and professional excellence. Moffly Media’s list includes attorneys who have been rated "AV Preeminent," the highest peer review available, based on confidential surveys conducted by Martindale-Hubbell asking lawyers and members of the judiciary to rate the work of peers whose work they know well, using knowledge of the law and experience as criteria.

PAT BONNER GIVES FRANK DETHRIDGE MEMORIAL ADDRESS TO AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND MLA

At the Joint Meeting of the U.S. and Australian/New Zealand Maritime Law Associations in Hawaii in November 2011 FHM partner Pat Bonner, the current President of the U.S. MLA, delivered the annual Frank Dethridge Memorial Address. Pat’s speech, Maritime Law - Twelve Years Into the Century, focused on landmark developments in maritime law in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand in the years 1911-1912. To read Pat’s informative and entertaining paper, click here.

PAT BONNER PRESENTS PAPER IN SEATTLE

FHM partner Pat Bonner, the current President of the U.S. Maritime Law Association, spoke on October 21, 2011 in Seattle at a seminar sponsored by the Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington and the Washington State Bar Association. Mr. Bonner’s presentation was entitled: Ethical Issues Dealing with USCG Investigations.

SEVEN FREEHILL PARTNERS LISTED BY WHO'S WHO LEGAL

In July 2011, Who's Who Legal announced that FHM partners Patrick Bonner, George Freehill, Peter Gutowski, Bill Juska, Eric Lenck, Wayne Meehan and Don Murnane are listed in The International Who's Who of Shipping and Maritime Lawyers 2011 as being among 90 of the leading shipping and maritime lawyers in the United States. The research conducted by Who's Who Legal is based on independent nominations of attorneys by both private practitioners and corporate counsel, which are then canvassed using questionnaires, with the final list reached by research in the legal and financial media, followed by interviews with corporate counsel and peer attorneys.

FIVE FREEHILL PARTNERS NAMED NEW YORK "SUPER LAWYERS"

Law and Politics Magazine has named Peter Gutowski, Bill Juska, Eric Lenck, Wayne Meehan and Don Murnane as New York "Super Lawyers" for 2011 in the Transportation and Maritime Fields. The selection methodology includes a statewide nomination process, followed by peer review by practice area and independent research. The resulting list of Super Lawyers represents the top 5% of the attorneys in New York metropolitan area. The list of recognized attorneys was published in the New York Super Lawyers - Metro Edition magazine, distributed on September 20, 2011, and in a supplement to the New York Times Magazine on October 2, 2011.

FIVE FREEHILL PARTNERS LISTED AS BEST MARITIME ATTORNEYS IN NEW YORK

On August 30, 2011 it was announced that five lawyers from Freehill Hogan & Mahar (Pat Bonner, Peter Gutowski, Wayne Meehan, Don Murnane and Tom Russo) were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2011 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) in the category of admiralty and maritime law. Selections are based on peer nominations and peer voting with more than 39,000 attorneys casting votes.

The publications determined the rankings through surveys of more than 9,000 clients and nearly as many lawyers. They took into account 3.1 million individual lawyer evaluations compiled by Best Lawyers. Lawyer experience, number of clients, billing ranges and number of transactional and litigation matters, pro bono work and diversity also counted.

LARRY KAHN SPEAKS TO JOINT MEETINGS OF MLA COMMITTEES

On May 4, 2011, during the annual meeting of the U.S. Maritime Law Association in New York City, FHM partner Larry Kahn addressed a joint meeting of the MLA committees on Marine Ecology, Regulation of Vessels and Government Attorneys. Mr. Kahn’s topic was: Regulation and Enforcement of Vessel PCBs by EPA/DOJ.

FHM PARTNER TOM RUSSO SPEAKS IN HONG KONG

On March 31-April 1, 2011 Freehill partner Tom Russo participated in a seminar on Marpol violations and enforcement in the United States which was co-sponsored by the Gard P&I Club and ECM for the Hong Kong Shipowners Association. Mr. Russo spoke on The Criminal Enforcement of Marpol in the United States.

PAT BONNER PRESENTS AT THE TULANE ADMIRALTY LAW INSTITUTE

FHM partner Pat Bonner, the current President of the U.S. Maritime Law Association, spoke on March 23, 2011 at the bi-annual Tulane Admiralty Law Institute, presenting a paper on:
Limitation of Liability - Should It Be Jettisoned After The Deepwater Horizon? To access a copy of the paper, click HERE. Also, on March 20, 2011 Mr. Bonner spoke at the Tulane Maritime Law Journal banquet on the topic: Ethics and the New Lawyer.

THREE FREEHILL PARTNERS NAMED LEADING EXPERTS IN MARITIME LAW

In February 2011 the Firm was advised by the Legal Media Group that Peter Gutowski, Don Murnane and Bill Juska will be named in the 2011 edition of Best of the Best USA as three of the top 25 shipping and maritime attorneys in the United States.

The Legal Media Group's research methodology involves distributing over 20,000 questionnaires to senior in-house counsel, partners at pre-eminent law firms and other specialists. Interviews are also carried out with specialists in leading commercial centers.

GINA VENEZIA AND EDWARD CARLSON AUTHOR ARTICLE ON IRAN SANCTIONS

FHM partner Gina Venezia and associate Edward Carlson had an update on the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010 published in the December 2010 special issue of the Standard P&I Club's Standard Bulletin on sanctions. For a copy of the article, click here.

MLA PRESIDENT AND FHM PARTNER PATRICK BONNER SPEAKS AT UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

Freehill partner Pat Bonner, who is currently the President of the U.S. Maritime Law Association, spoke on November 21, 2010 at the University of Texas Admiralty Law Seminar. Mr. Bonner delivered a paper on the Practical, Legal and Ethical Issues That Arise During a Coast Guard Investigation.

FHM PARTNER BILL PALLAS WRITES ON CRIMINAL LIABILITY

An article by Bill Pallas on criminal liability was included in the November 2010 issue of Currents, a publication of The Shipowners Claims Bureau. The article, entitled Criminal Liability in the Maritime Industry: The Cover-Up Is Worse Than The Crime, focuses on the added risk that can arise if an attempt is made by management or vessel personnel to cover up an alleged criminal act. For a copy of the article, click here.

FHM's DAN FITZGERALD SPEAKS AT SUNY MARITIME'S ANNUAL TOWING FORUM

At the SUNY Maritime Annual Towing Forum on October 20, 2010, Dan Fitzgerald delivered a presentation on Narrow Channel Collision Prevention, which was followed by a question and answer session.

DAN FITZGERALD SELECTED FOR PROMOTION TO COMMANDER

FHM attorney Dan Fitzgerald was advised on September 24, 2010 that he has been selected for promotion to the rank of Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves. A 1996 graduate of the State University of New York Maritime College, with distinction, Dan served five years active duty in the Coast Guard and attended law school in the evening. He has remained active in the USCG Reserves, and in wake of the DEEPWATER HORIZON blowout, Dan recently spent two months on active duty as the Senior USCG Liaison Officer for the State of Florida, where he worked closely with the governor's office and with senior BP personnel.

FHM PARTNERS SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SALVAGE CLAIM

On October 15, 2003, the Staten Island Ferry Andrew J. Barberi struck a maintenance pier, resulting in 11 deaths and injuries to more than 70 passengers. The DOROTHY J., a tug working under contract to New York City, the owner and operator of the ferry, was close by on another job and immediately attempted to assist the ferry. The tug's owner then made a salvage claim and sued New York City seeking $8 Million as a salvage award. Following a week-long trial in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in September 2010 the judge awarded the tug's owner and crew only $46,000, finding that the tug rendered no meaningful assistance, other than giving the crew and passengers of the ferry some comfort in knowing that the tug was alongside. FHM partners Wayne Meehan and Gina Venezia represented New York City.

FHM PARTNER TOM RUSSO AT PROPELLER CLUB CONVENTION

On October 6-8, FHM partner Tom Russo was a panel member at the 85^th Annual International Propeller Club convention is Tampa, Florida. With other participants, Mr. Russo addressed the topic of "Seafarers - An International Overview", with a particular emphasis on the criminalization of maritime incidents and the prosecution of seafarers.

GINA VENEZIA PRESENTS AT MARINE INSURANCE DAY

At the annual Marine Insurance Day in New York on October 1, 2010 FHM partner Gina Venezia presented a program entitled Tightening the Knot - Existing U.S. Laws Prohibiting Trade with Iran and Their Expansion under CISADA. The presentation provided an explanation of the recent increased U.S. sanctions on trade with Iran, which have extra-territorial effect and raise many issues for world shipping. Marine Insurance Day is jointly sponsored by the American Institute of Marine Underwriters, the American Marine Insurance Forum, the Association of Average Adjusters of the U.S., the Marine and Insurance Claims Association, and the Marine Claims and Recovery Forum, with the U.S. Maritime Law Association co-sponsoring the event for CLE purposes.

FHM PARTNER TOM RUSSO SPEAKS ON ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES

On September 23-24, 2010 Freehill partner Tom Russo was a speaker at the 6th annual Marine Log conference and expo, "Global Greenship." Tom participated in a program entitled "Environmental Crimes: Point-Counterpoint", with Joseph Poux, Assistant Chief, Environmental Crimes Section, Environment and Natural Resources Division, U.S. Department of Justice, examining the prosecution and defenses of environmental crimes from the points of view of the government and shipowners.

On September 29, 2010 Mr. Russo was a featured speaker at a seminar in Singapore sponsored by The Standard P&I Club and ECM Maritime Services. The seminar, Maritime Environmental Compliance and the U.S. Perspective: Investigate - Criminalize- Prosecute, was designed to provide shipping companies with guidance in meeting U.S. requirements and, in the event of a Marpol criminal violation, in defending the case and in negotiating with the government concerning settlement and Environmental Compliance Plans.

PAT BONNER SPEAKS AT THE SOUTHEAST ADMIRALTY LAW INSTITUTE

FHM partner Pat Bonner was the luncheon speaker at the Southeast Admiralty Law Institute on June 25, 2010, speaking on: Rule B and New York Practice.

FHM PARTNER PAT BONNER ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. MARITIME LAW ASSOCIATION

On May 7, 2010 the U.S. Maritime Law Association elected Patrick Bonner as it's 47^th President. Pat has a long history of service to the MLA, previously having been Chair of the Coast Guard Committee, Treasurer, First and Second Vice-President and a member of the Board of Directors. Pat's term runs until May, 2012.

FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR CHOSEN BY THE LEGAL 500

In June, 2009 The Legal 500, US Edition, listed FHM in the first tier of all U.S. law firms in the "Litigation" category for shipping insurance, praising the firm's “excellent level of service” and “ extremely knowledgeable maritime lawyers, who exercise impeccable litigation judgment. They excel at advocacy in oral argument and written briefs, and in rendering legal advice”. Wayne Meehan, Gina Venezia, Jack Walsh, Mark Muller, Peter Gutowski, and Bill Juska were singled out by clients and peers.

The Legal 500’s evaluation of law firms is based on work carried out in the last 12 months and on feedback received from clients and other law firms in the same market.

“To read the complete Legal 500 US 2009 profile of the firm, click HERE.”

DAN FITZGERALD CO-AUTHORS ARTICLE ON MEDICAL EVACUATIONS FROM VESSELS

The July 2010 issue of the UK Club's publication US Bodily Injury News contains an article co-authored by Dan Fitzgerald of FHM and Karen Hildebrandt of Thomas Miller (Americas) Inc. entitled "US Coast Guard Medical Evacuations." The article, which is in the Articles and Speeches section below, outlines the procedures for seeking U.S. Coast Guard assistance in evacuating an injured or ill crewmember or passenger from a vessel.

FHM PARTNER TOM RUSSO WRITES ON OILY WATER SEPARATOR CASES

Freehill partner Tom Russo authored an article entitled Sometimes, The Best Defense is a Good Offense for the April 2010 issue of The Arbitrator. The article, which can be accessed in the Articles And Speeches section below, outlines steps which shipowners and managers can take to build a due diligence defense to charges of oily water separator violations.

FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR'S DAN FITZGERALD PRESENTS AT PASSENGER VESSEL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONVENTION

On February 15, 2010 Dan Fitzgerald delivered a presentation at the annual convention of the Passenger Vessel Association entitled: "Monday Morning Quarterbacking - Don't Become Next Year's Legal Case Study." The presentation analyzed three recent relevant legal cases.

FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR PARTNER PARTICIPATES IN BORDEN LADNER & GERVAIS SEMINAR

On December 4, 2009 FHM partner Bill Juska took part in the annual Borden Ladner Gervais maritime law seminar, speaking on recent developments in the U.S. law of maritime liens.

FREEHILL PARTNERS PROVIDE UPDATES ON PERSONAL INJURY LAW

On November 17, 2009 FHM partners Jack Walsh and Mark Muller provided an update on aspects of personal injury law for a forum held at the India House by The Standard P&I Club. Jack Walsh provided a general update on various issues in personal injury law, while Mark Muller spoke on the new reporting requirements of the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007.

FREEHILL PARTNERS PARTICIPATE IN MLA PANEL

At the U.S. Maritime Law Association Fall meeting held at Hilton Head the week of November 2, 2009, two FHM partners, Peter Gutowski and Larry Kahn, participated in a panel discussion on Recent Developments and the Current Status in Rule B Litigation. Mr. Gutowski was a panel member while Mr. Kahn served as the moderator of the discussion.

FHM's DAN FITZGERALD SPEAKS AT SEVERAL FORUMS

At the SUNY Maritime Annual Towing Forum on October 21, 2009, Dan Fitzgerald delivered a paper on Towing Regulations - Liability and Legal Consequences. On December 2, 2009, Mr. Fitzgerald spoke on a similar topic at the Sea Tow Annual Convention, where he discussed Liability & Legal Consequences for the Assistance Towing Industry.

PAT BONNER PRESENTS AT THE HOUSTON MARINE INSURANCE SEMINAR

Freehill partner Pat Bonner participated in the Houston Marine Insurance Seminar on September 21, 2009, speaking on the Rotterdam Rules. Mr. Bonner’s presentation, THE ROTTERDAM RULES: The New International Regime for Carriage of Goods by Sea, can be accessed by clicking HERE.

ARTICLES AND SPEECHES

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of any paper listed below, please contact the author at 212-425-1900.

ARBITRATION:

THE ART OF AWARDING COSTS IN NEW YORK MARITIME ARBITRATIONS - IMPROVING THE PRACTICE - Paper delivered at Society of Maritime Arbitrators meeting at the Downtown Athletic Club January 19, 2000 by George B. Freehill, Partner
JUDICIAL REVIEW OF ARBITRAL AWARDS -- "MANIFEST DISREGARD OF LAW" STANDARD - Published in The Maritime Advocate, Issue 16, October 2001 at pp. 24-26 by Don Murnane, Partner

CARGO:

THE ROTTERDAM RULES
ALL PACKAGES ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL - Published in the P&I International July 1992 by Eric E. Lenck, Partner
ECONOMIC LOSSES DUE TO DELAY - Paper delivered at Freehill Hogan and Mahar Cargo Seminar on September 18, 1998 by Wayne D. Meehan, Partner
JURISDICTION: THE IMPACT OF SKY REEFER - Paper delivered at Freehill Hogan and Mahar Cargo Seminar on September 18, 1998 by Eric E. Lenck, Partner
OIL SPILLS - BILL OF LADING AND CHARTER PARTY ISSUES - Paper delivered at the Freehill Hogan and Mahar Oil Spill Symposium, May 19, 2000 by Eric E. Lenck, Partner
REFRIGERATED CARGO CLAIMS, COMMON CAUSES AND COGSA DEFENSES - Paper delivered at Freehill Hogan and Mahar Cargo Seminar on September 18, 1998 by James L. Ross, Partner
US CONGRESS CONSIDERS NEW COGSA - Published in the West of England Annual Review 1996 by Eric E. Lenck, Partner

CHARTER PARTY:

CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA LEGISLATION AND INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ARBITRATION - Paper delivered at Barcelona Shipping Law Forum - Opus 2002 - December 9, 2002, by Don P. Murnane, Partner
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG:SHORE/SHIP BREAKDOWN, EXPLOSION, COLLISION, STRIKE AND BOYCOTT - Paper delivered at the Bimco Tanker Seminar, September 30, 1999 by Eric E. Lenck, Partner

CIVIL ENVIRONMENTAL:

POLLUTION UPDATE: UNITED STATES OPA - 1990 - CRIMINAL SANCTIONS AND INVERVENTION POWERS - SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE STATES INCLUDING CIVIL LIABILITY - Paper delivered at the Tulane London Seminar in May, 1998 by Patrick Bonner, Partner
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN REGULATIONS AND SALVAGE - Paper delivered at the Freehill Hogan and Mahar Oil Spill Symposium, May 19, 2000 by Patrick Bonner, Partner

COLLISION:

IS IT PREMATURE TO ENACT REGULATIONS ON ELECTRONIC CHARTS? - Paper delivered at The Second International Conference on Maritime Law and the Electronic Chart; at New Orleans March 13, 1995 by Patrick Bonner, Partner
USCG AND NTSB INVESTIGATION AND HEARING PROCEDURES - Paper delivered at the Freehill Hogan and Mahar Oil Spill Symposium, May 19, 2000, by Wayne Meehan, Partner

CRIMINAL ENVIRONMENTAL:

Sometimes, The Best Defense is a Good Offense - Article by FHM partner Tom Russo, which appeared in the April 2010 issue of The Arbitrator, outlining steps which shipowners and managers can take to build a due diligence defense to charges of oily water separator violations.
FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR PARTNER ADVISES ON OILY WATER SEPARATOR CASES

Oily Water Separator Violations: Is There A Way Out?- Article by FHM partner Bill Pallas, of which appeared in the May 2008 issue of Britannia News, and has also been reprinted in the current BIMCO electronic newsletter.

FREEHILL HOGAN & MAHAR PARTNER PARTICIPATES IN SYMPOSIUM

On April 16, 2008 Partner Thomas Russo participated in a day long symposium regarding oil spill response conducted by Gard N.A. Tom will be a member of a panel addressing Criminal Issues and Risk Management.
CRIME AND THE SEA - Paper delivered at the Mariners Club Seminar in Houston, 1991 by Thomas M. Russo, Partner
CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR POLLUTION - Paper delivered at Pacific Admirality Seminar in San Francisco, 1994 by Thomas M. Russo, Partner
CRIMINAL LIABILITY IN MARITIME ACCIDENTS - DRI Admiralty and Maritime Law: Selected Topics, pgs. 43-56, 1999 by Thomas M. Russo, Partner
CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY OF SHIPOWNERS - A NEW THREAT IN THE U.S.A.? - Paper delivered at The West of England P&I Seminar in Copenhagen 1997 by Eric E. Lenck, Partner
DEALING WITH US LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS - Article prepared for UK Club Loss Prevention News, September 2003 Issue, by Thomas M. Russo, Partner.
HOW TO PROTECT SHIPOWNERS AND OPERATORS FROM CRIMINAL PROSECUTION - Paper delivered at Tecto/Franship Seafarers Colloquium in Belgium on November 7, 2001 by Thomas M. Russo, Partner
MARITIME CRIME - Paper delivered at ABA ALI Seminar on Environmental Crimes in Washington D.C., 1999 by Thomas M. Russo, Partner
MARITIME CRIMINAL LIABILITY - Paper delivered at the American Petroleum Institute in San Francisco, 1999 by Thomas M. Russo, Partner
MISTAKE AND PUNISHMENT - Paper delivered at Australia/New Zealand Maritime Law Association in Canbara, Australia, 1999 by Thomas M. Russo, Partner

OTHER:

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ARTICLE
MARITIME LIENS FOR NECESSARIES - THE POSITION UNDER U.S. LAW - Delivered by William Juska on December 4, 2009 at the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP annual Maritime Law Seminar in Montreal.
Papers delivered at Lorman Educational Services Seminar August 2008 and August 7, 2008
by John F. Karpousis, Partner.
- COVERAGE AND JURISDICTION UNDER THE LONGSHORE AND HARBORWORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT: PART I
- THIRD PART HARBORWORKERS' CLAIMS IN MARINE CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS: PART II
THE MLA CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, LESSONS FOR YOUNG LAWYERS - Published in The MLA Report, Doc. No. 776, p. 13930, June 1, 2004, by Lawrence J. Kahn, Partner

PERSONAL INJURY:

US COAST GUARD MEDICAL EVACUATIONS - Published in the July 2010 issue of the UK Club's publication US Bodily Injury News, co-authored by Dan Fitzgerald of FHM and Karen Hildebrandt of Thomas Miller (Americas) Inc.
"HOW TO AVOID THE PITFALLS OF MARITIME PERSONAL INJURY - WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW COULD HURT YOU": Defenses to Maritime Personal Injury Claims- Paper delivered at Lorman Educational Enterprises, Maritime Personal Injury Seminar August 2007 and August 7, 2008 by John J. Walsh, Partner
BENEFITS OF CYPRUS FLAG AND CYPRUS LAW - Paper delivered at Maritime Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus on October 6, 1993 by Patrick Bonner, Partner
DEFENSES TO MARITIME PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS - Paper delivered at Lorman Educational Enterprises, Maritime Personal Injury Seminar May 12, 2000 by John J. Walsh, Partner
EVALUATING THE VALUE OF A DEATH CASE - Paper delivered at Freehill Hogan and Mahar Personal Injury seminar June 1997 by Patrick Bonner, Partner
LHWCA AND STATE HEARING LOSS CLAIMS - Paper delivered at Signal Conference, March 29th, 1999 by John Karpousis, Partner
MARINE INSURANCE CONSIDERATIONS - Published in the Maritime Law Reporter Volume 11 Number 4 Pages 42-48 by Patrick Bonner, Partner
US WAGE STATUTE: PROGRESS IS BEING MADE - Paper delivered at Connecticut Maritime Association, March 17, 1992 by Patrick J. Bonner, Partner
WHERE TO FILE A MARITIME SUIT? - Paper delivered at The Lorman Seminar, New York, May 11, 1999 by Patrick Bonner, Partner

TERRORISM & PIRACY:

"CSI," "C-TPAT," THE "24-HOUR RULE" AND VESSEL SECURITY PLANS: DO NEW U.S. SECURITY PROGRAMS RESULT IN NEW LIABILITY ISSUES? - Published in the BLG Annual Maritime Law Seminar December, 2003 by Lawrence J. Kahn, Partner, Don P. Murnane, Partner and James L. Ross, Partner
DO NEW U.S. CUSTOMS PROGRAMS RESULT IN NEW LIABILITY ISSUES? - Published in the Malaysian Shipping Press January, 2003 by William L. Juska, Partner, and Lawrence J. Kahn, Partner
FRAUD, THEFT AND PIRACY, ALIVE AND WELL AS WE ENTER THE NEW MILLENNIUM - Paper delivered at Freehill Hogan and Mahar Cargo Seminar on September 18, 1998 by Peter J. Gutowski, Partner
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY ISSUES RELATING TO AN OIL SPILL CAUSED BY TERRORISM - Paper delivered at the Tulane Admiralty Institute in New Orleans, LA on March 20, 2003 by Patrick J. Bonner, Partner
MARITIME TERRORISM - Paper delivered to the International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals on May 19, 2003 by Lawrence J. Kahn, Partner
MARITIME TERRORISM AND REGULATORY CONCERNS - Paper delivered at Ecology & Environement, Inc.'s Strategy and Risk: Business Scenarios for a Dangerous World, September 22, 2003, by Lawrence J. Kahn, Partner
MODERN DAY PIRACY: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS - Paper delivered at the Marine Claims Managers Meeting, February 7, 2000 by Larry J. Kahn, Partner