DeOrchis & Partners

Client Alert – Spring 2011

M. E. DeOrchis — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:52:35 +0000

Who pays for the expense of keeping a pirate in prison?
How has the problem of foreign Port Captains obtaining easy travel access to U.S. ports been solved?
Is the sole owner of a corporation liable for the company’s debt?
How was a foreign seaman sailing between foreign ports and arrested on the high seas by the U.S. on drug charges be snared by “Stare Decisis”?
What is holding up adoption of the Rotterdam Rules Convention by the U.S.?
Can suing a carrier in a state court avoid Limitation of Liability of a shipowner?
Why is the U.S. Coast Guard reopening comments for its hazardous Substance Response Plan Rule?
Who is responsible for an oil spill if a ship runs into an abandoned sunken anchor?
Can a U.S. state regulate fuel used by vessels 24 miles off its shore?
Will new FMC Rules allow domestic NVOCCs to negotiate rates?
Can a maritime freight forwarder operate without an FMC license, a bond and insurance?

DeOrchis Partners — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:32:08 +0000

Vincent M. DeOrchis attended the annual International Law Seminar “Dealing with big casualties in Foreign Jurisdiction” which took place in London on October 19, 2010 and presented his speech “Some Practical Thought and Suggestions on Management of Large Casualties”

DeOrchis Partners — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 17:09:07 +0000

The 2010 issue of New York Super Lawyers features the article “Sea Change – How Vince DeOrchis Helped Update 80-Year-Old Maritime Law”

Client Alert – Fall 2010

M. E. DeOrchis — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:56:37 +0000

Will a higher carrier limitation of liability provided in a Service Agreement trump the limitation provided in the air waybill?
Does resignation of one of three arbitrators require parties to start over again?
Why do crewmembers often tip off U.S. Coast Guard about hidden “magic pipes” used to discharge oily waste illegally?
Why is comfort afforded to persons in danger not worth much in a salvage situation?
Why should a company hire a lawyer when doing a sensitive internal investigation?
Can a yacht club absolve itself from liability for negligence by including an exculpation clause in its by-laws?
Do statutes of limitation apply to arbitration?
Is the Supreme Court “Regal-Beloit” decision applying U.S. COGSA to rail carriage retroactive?
Do arbitrators decide issues of formation and enforcement of arbitration clauses?
When must a court decide a challenge to enforceability of an arbitration clause?

DeOrchis Partners — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:38:32 +0000

Bill Lakis attended his 25th Kings Point Reunion last weekend.

DeOrchis Partners — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:29:20 +0000

The Summer 2010 issue of the periodical Cleaner Seas features the article “Refreshing your Knowledge of Marine Salvage” by John K. Fulweiler.

Client Alert – Summer 2010

M. E. DeOrchis — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:56:25 +0000

Can maritime arbitrators order a class action?
How will Marine Highway Corridors extend U.S. highways?
Why failing to maintain an accurate Oil Record Book cost a carrier $750,000
Is a ship manager who runs a vessel a COGSA carrier?
Is a seaman’s agreement to arbitrate maintenance and personal injury claims valid?
Is a cargo owner who ships with an NVOCC bound by a forum selection clause in the ocean carrier’s bill of lading?
How would a bill in Congress shortcut collection of Deepwater Horizon property damage claims?
Why can crew cabins be searched without “Reasonable Suspicion” by U.S.A. Customs?
Why must cargo on passenger planes be screened for security?
How can a bill of lading take precedence over a service contract?
Can a $4 million yacht be subject to the $500 COGSA package limitation?
When is a vessel not a “vessel” subject to the Maritime Lien Act?

DeOrchis Partners — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:34:03 +0000

Senior Partner Vincent M. DeOrchis recently received the Maritime Law Association of the United State’s award for distinguished service in connection with his involvement in assisting the U.S. State Department in respect to the Rotterdam Rules, which is a new Convention drafted by the United Nations. The Rotterdam Rules are expected to provide a new liability scheme for the international carriage of goods by sea when ratified.

DeOrchis Partners — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:23:49 +0000

John K. Fulweiler recently attended an invitational event at the American Superyacht Forum 2010 in Newport, Rhode Island.

DeOrchis Partners — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:29:33 +0000

Jorgelina Foglietta recently attended a lecture on the Disaster Relief Network program in Haiti sponsored by CAFECITO, a membership of Latina attorneys who regularly meet to discuss issues affecting the legal community.