Maritime Law

Maritime law practitioners understand the various challenges facing the maritime and admiralty legal community, from varied business concerns to emerging regulatory requirements. Whether you represent a seaman or seawoman injured on a vessel in international waters pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, or could use assistance in determining admiralty jurisdiction for a commercial cruise line, FindLaw’s Corporate Counsel Center Law Library has a collection of articles to assist your practice. Check out developments in the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) or how the Emergency National Flood Insurance Program can help your client receive a limited amount of insurance at less than actuarial rates. Click on the links below to learn more.

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Maritime Law Articles

Fourth Circuit Parts Company with Other Federal Appeals Courts in Significant Wetlands Decision

On December 23, 1997, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit overturned the criminal convictions of Maryland developer, James J. Wilson, Interstate General Company and St. Charles Associates. United States ...
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Residential Real Estate

CONNOLLY BOVE LODGE & HUTZ LLP represents hundreds of parties in residential real estate closings each year. We have included a few of the more common client questions in this article. 1. Many times our Realtor. and lender friends recommend a ...
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Guarantee/Statute of Limitation

Orix Credit Alliance, Inc. v. Horten, 965 F. Supp. 481 (S.D.N.Y. 5/19/97). GUARANTEE/STATUTE OF LIMITATION - When does the statute of limitation on a guaranty begin to run? Is it when the lessee defaults? Is it when judgment is obtained against the ...
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Appeals Court Ruling Challenges Federal Wetlands Authority

On December 23, 1997, a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit overturned the criminal convictions of Maryland developer, James J. Wilson, Interstate General Company and St. Charles Associates. United States ...
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How the Regular National Flood Insurance Program Works

A community participating in the Regular Phase of the NFIP is usually provided with a Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and a detailed engineering study, termed a Flood Insurance Study (FIS) is often conducted. Under the Regular Phase of the NFIP ...
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How to Comply With the Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations

By the Capes -- A Primer on U.S. Coastwise Laws Introduction Title I of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 declares, in part, that the national defense and the development of domestic commerce of the United States require a merchant marine sufficient ...
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How to Read A Flood Insurance Rate Map

Floodwaters can endanger both life and property. Thus, it is vital to know where flood hazards exist. A FIRM, a Flood Insurance Rate Map, is the official map of a community on which FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has delineated both ...
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How You Can Benefit from the New Increased Cost of Compliance Endorsement

If your home or business is damaged by a flood, you may be required to meet certain building requirements in your community to reduce future flood damage before you repair or rebuild. Now, to help you cover the costs of meeting those requirements ...
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Information About CFIDS/ Fibromyalgia

CFIDS/ Fibromyalgia is a disabling disease often characterized by chronic or recurrent debilitating fatigue and persistent flu-like symptoms, including, but not limited to, sore throat, lymph node pain and tenderness(CFIDS), headache, sleeplessness ...
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Instead Of Coverage, Did Your Insurance Company Send A Refund?

After years of paying their homeowners insurance, many North Topsail Beach property owners promptly received a check from their insurance company---a REFUND of the prior years' premiums. If you received such a check, you probably stood in shock as ...
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