CLIENT ALERT: U.S.C.G. PERMITS U.S. VESSEL OPERATORS TO CARRY ELECTRONIC VERSIONS OF RULES
On May 21, 2020, the United States Coast Guard published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-16 Change 2, permitting U.S. vessel operators to utilize electronic versions of the Inland Navigation Rules and Vessel Traffic Service Rules in lieu of paper charts, maps and publications. This change to the 2016 NVIC 01-16, which itself broadened... Read More
CLIENT ALERT: THE WEEK OF JUNE 1, 2020, SEES ADDITIONAL STEPS IN THE SANCTIONS TARGETING VENEZUELA AND IRAN
Last week saw significant developments in the U.S. sanctions programs targeting Venezuela and Iran. The developments underscore the need for non-U.S. persons and entities which operate in international shipping to exercise utmost diligence in their dealings involving or potentially involving either country. To read the full Client Alert, click HERE.
CLIENT ALERT: U.S. ISSUES DETAILED GUIDANCE TO MARITIME INDUSTRY TO ADDRESS ILLICIT SHIPPING & SANCTIONS EVASION PRACTICES
On May 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Coast Guard issued an advisory to provide those involved in the maritime industry and energy and metals sectors with guidance to counter current and emerging trends related to illicit shipping and sanctions... Read More
CLIENT ALERT: U.S. TURNS UP THE SANCTIONS AGAINST VENEZUELA – ISSUES AN AMENDED, AND MORE RESTRICTIVE, GENERAL LICENSE 8F
April 22, 2020 On April 21, 2020, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued amended General License 8F authorizing transactions involving PdVSA necessary for limited maintenance of essential operations in Venezuela or the wind-down of operations in Venezuela for certain entities like Chevron. The amended version of this license is different from prior versions... Read More
FREEHILL WINS IN 2ND CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL – DISMISSAL OF $2.7M CLAIM AFFIRMED
On March 24, 2020, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court decision dismissing a $2.7M claim by the Long Island Lighting Company (LIPA) in the case of Bouchard Transportation Co. Inc. vs. The Long Island Lighting Company. The case arose out of alleged damage to an underwater electric power cable in Hempstead... Read More
CHAMBERS & PARTNERS AGAIN RECOGNIZES FREEHILL PARTNER GUTOWSKI
ChambersGlobal for 2020 was issued on March 9, 2020 and Freehill partner Peter Gutowski was again named as one of the leading global lawyers in the field of shipping litigation. This is the tenth consecutive year that Mr. Gutowski has been highly ranked by ChambersGlobal as a Leading Individual in the field of shipping law.... Read More
FREEHILL PREVAILS IN SECOND CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CASE
On March 5, 2020, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in a case involving international arbitration. In China Shipping Container Lines Co. Ltd, v. Big Port Service DMCC our client, China Shipping Container Lines (“CSCL”), the owner of the vessel... Read More
NEW YORK SUPER LAWYERS RECOGNIZES FREEHILL PARTNER GINA VENEZIA AS TOP WOMEN ATTORNEY – MARCH 2020
New York Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, has named the Top Women attorneys in New York for 2020 in a magazine distributed with the March 22nd New York Times. Freehill partner Gina Venezia was one of only two women listed as a leading attorney in the “Transportation/Maritime” practice area. The Super Lawyers election... Read More
FREEHILL OBTAINS CONFIRMATION OF CONTESTED ARBITRATION AWARD
On Mach 3, 2020 Judge Gregory Woods of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued an Opinion and Order confirming an arbitration award obtained on January 31, 2019 in the Arbitration Between Pioneer Navigation Ltd. and Chemical Equipment Labs, Inc. In the arbitration proceeding we sought damages on behalf of... Read More
COVID-19: MESSAGE FROM THE PARTNERS
Dear Clients & Friends, As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, its impact on business and trade is not yet fully known. It is clear that businesses around the world and across many sectors are facing unprecedented challenges and concerns. In this time of uncertainty, we want to assure you that we are focused on the health... Read More