Marine Pollution
Good morning to Captain and crew alike and welcome to the Admiralty Docket. This is John Hughes Cooper with a glimpse into your rights and responsibilities at sea and upon the navigable waters. Today...
View ArticleSPA Anounces that Carnival Fantasy will get Emissions Scrubbers
Carnival Fantasy and Container Ship Passing in Charleston Harbor Good morning to Captain and Crew alike, and welcome to the Admiralty Docket. Today, a quick update on developments in the cruise...
View ArticleMaritime Liens for Goods or Services Provided to a Vessel –“Necessaries”
Good morning to Captain and crew alike, and welcome to the Admiralty Docket. Today our Charleston, SC Maritime Attorneys discuss maritime liens for goods or services provided to a vessel, or what the...
View ArticleBP’s Actions “Grossly Negligent” and “Reckless” in Deepwater Horizon Spill
Good morning to Captain and crew alike, and welcome to the Admiralty Docket. In a long-awaited ruling, Judge Carl Barbier, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, assigned liability...
View ArticleNavigating Time Deadlines in Admiralty Claims Against the United States and...
Good morning to Captain and crew alike and welcome to the Admiralty Docket. Today, your Charleston Maritime Attorneys give a few pointers on navigating the complexities of statutory deadlines in...
View ArticleThree Steps to Finding the Right Attorney for Your Case
Three Steps to Finding the Right Attorney for Your Case How to Find the Right Attorney When the carelessness of another causes you injury, or when you suffer losses due to breach of contract, or...
View Article7 Things to Look for When Choosing an Attorney
7 Things to Look for When Choosing an Attorney 7 Things to Look for When Choosing an Attorney Finding the right attorney can be a difficult and sometimes daunting task, and yet choosing the right...
View ArticleCharleston Harbor Deepening Project Underway
Charleston Harbor Deepening Project Underway For those of you who are following the progress of the Port of Charleston as it moves forward with its harbor deepening project to accommodate larger...
View ArticleCharleston Tug, Dredge, and Barge Accident Lawyers
Charleston Tug, Dredge, and Barge Accident Lawyers Busy shipping ports across the world are moving forward with harbor and channel deepening dredging projects to accommodate a new wave of larger cargo...
View ArticleThe 7 Deadly Sins of Boat Buying
The 7 Deadly Sins of Boat Buying In our recent companion article, Three Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Boat, we noted that, in recent years, the sale of expensive new and used pleasure boats has...
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