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2 months ago | 
lexology.com | D. Michael Kaye |Everett Eissenstat |Ruaridh Guy |Ludmilla Kasulke |Michael Wray |Anya Bharat Ram | +1 more
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced on February 21, 2025, the initiation of the second phase of its ongoing Section 301 investigation into China’s acts, policies and practices relating to the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors. This second stage of the investigation (known as the remedies phase) will consider a list of potential actions, fees or measures designed to counteract China’s targeted dominance of the shipbuilding and maritime transportation industries.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | Kathryn Rattigan |Anthony Lupo |Dan Jasnow |D. Michael Kaye
On November 12, 2024, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the National Security Agency, along with its security partners in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom issued the cybersecurity advisory “2023 Top Routinely Exploited Vulnerabilities,” outlining top vulnerabilities impacting companies across the free world.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | D. Michael Kaye
Failure to comply with the complex web of US sanctions laws and regulations carries significant risks both in terms of exposure to civil fines and penalties and reputational harm.
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Michael Wray |Peter Gould |Keith Bradley |Sam Ballingrud |D. Michael Kaye
As evidenced by the Department of Justice's recent announcement of a US$2 million criminal fine assessed against the owners of the tanker P/S Dream as part of a guilty plea, violations of federal environmental laws governing vessel discharge can carry significant consequences.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | Michael Wray |Peter Gould |Keith Bradley |D. Michael Kaye
As evidenced by the Department of Justice’s recent announcement of a US$2 million criminal fine assessed against the owners of the tanker P/S Dream as part of a guilty plea, violations of federal environmental laws governing vessel discharge can carry significant consequences.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Michael Wray |D. Michael Kaye |John Flynn |Kwang Kyu Park |Pablo E. Carrillo
The March 26, 2024 collision between the M/V Dali (Dali) and the Francis Scott Key Bridge (Key Bridge) tragically resulted in the death of six construction workers and property losses that will reach billions of dollars. The Key Bridge incident garnered significant media and political attention.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
natlawreview.com | D. Michael Kaye
Decarbonization is coming to the global shipping industry. Accounting for nearly one quarter of all carbon emissions from the world’s transportation sector and one billion tons of carbon dioxide annually, shipping stands at a critical juncture in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate its environmental impact.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | D. Michael Kaye |Peter Gould |Michael Wray |Michael Cox
Among the emerging alternatives to traditional fossil fuels, hydrogen is one of the most promising candidates due to its potential for zero carbon emissions, the relative ease of retrofitting existing ships with hydrogen fuel cells and the high energy intensity needed to propel enormous ocean-going vessels.
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May 17, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Michael Wray |Mary Maloney |D. Michael Kaye |Darrien Flowers |John Flynn
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision in American Cruise Lines v. Viking USA LLC, River 1 LLC upheld an agency decision that a Swiss-based company could operate a luxury cruise ship on the Mississippi River. The American Cruise Lines decision could very well reach beyond the cruise industry and impact how future marine transactions are structured. The Passenger Vessel Services Act1 (PVSA) is part of the larger body of US coastwise law, which includes the Jones Act.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | Michael Wray |Mary Maloney |D. Michael Kaye |Darien Flowers
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals decision in American Cruise Lines v. Viking USA LLC, River 1 LLC upheld an agency decision that a Swiss-based company could operate a luxury cruise ship on the Mississippi River. The American Cruise Lines decision could very well reach beyond the cruise industry and impact how future marine transactions are structured. The Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) is part of the larger body of US coastwise law, which includes the Jones Act.
