NEW YORK SUPER LAWYERS RECOGNIZES THIRTEEN FREEHILL ATTORNEYS – OCTOBER 2020
New York Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, has named twelve Freehill partners as New York “Super Lawyers” for 2020 in the Transportation and Maritime Fields: partners Michael Fernandez, Peter Gutowski, Bill Juska, John Karpousis, Eric Lenck, Eric Matheson, Wayne Meehan, Mark Muller, Don Murnane,
Read MoreFHM SUCCESSFUL ONCE AGAIN IN SECOND CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
We are pleased to report that Freehill Partners John Karpousis and Mike Tucker have successfully defended an appeal before the Second Circuit, which affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of a wrongful death case on grounds of forum non conveniens. The matter involved the claim of a French national decedent, working for the Belgian branch... Read More
Thirteen FHM Attorneys listed on Best Lawyers list
It is with great pride that the firm announces that the following individuals have been named to the Best Lawyers list for 2021: William J. Pallas Wayne D. Meehan Gina M. Venezia Manuel A. Molina Don P. Murnane Peter J. Gutowski Michael Fernandez John J. Walsh John... Read More
FH&M LLP RECORDS VICTORIES ON ISSUES OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION AND FORUM SELECTION CLAUSE ENFORCEMENT
Phantom Motors v. Performance LLC In this case before the New York Supreme Court, Suffolk County, we represented the former owner of a high performance speedboat which was sold to a buyer on Long Island, New York. Our client, a resident of Indiana, entered into a brokerage agreement with a broker based in Missouri. The... Read More
In Memoriam George B. Freehill With deep sadness, but at the same time a sense of appreciation of a life well lived, we regret to announce the passing of George B. Freehill, the founding partner of our firm. George passed away peacefully with his family around him on Monday, July 20, 2020. It is perhaps an... Read More
LEGAL 500 AGAIN RANKS FREEHILL IN TOP TIER OF U.S. MARITIME FIRMS FOR 2020
Based in New York, Freehill Hogan & Mahar LLP fields a team of ‘dedicated maritime lawyers with deep experience in the law‘, and is considered by some to be ‘the best shipping law firm in New York‘. Headed by Wayne Meehan, the team has a strong vessel and cargo liability, and personal injury defense practice, handling occupational disease... Read More
FHM DBA TEAM WINS FOURTH DEFENSE VERDICT IN A ROW
In a claim for total disability benefits under the Defense Base Act, FHM Partner John F. Karpousis and Associate Matthew J. Pallay succeeded in a complete denial of the claim. In a case tried before Administrative Law Judge Monica Markley in Columbia, South Carolina involving five witnesses, ALJ Markley found the claimant’s traumatic back injury to... Read More
FREEHILL PREVAILS ON ISSUES OF FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
FH&M LLP is proud to recognize our partner Bill Pallas in connection with the decision of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granting summary judgment in favor of our client, an ocean carrier, in a maritime/intermodal cargo case. The Court’s opinion examines numerous topics of interest for our shipping industry... Read More
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.