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Supreme Court Denies States’ Request to Hear Asian Carp Case
News reports say the Supreme Court denied Michigan's request to grant cert after Michigan's request for a preliminary injunction was denied by the federal court.
I've written about the problems posed by the Asian Carp invasion into the Great Lakes. The states near the Great Lakes have tried to compel the federal government into taking
Movie Review – Act of Valor
I was standing in line at the theater today and an off-duty Marine was contemplating going into a movie 15 minutes after it started. I asked if he was going to see Act of Valor and he said yes. He asked if it was good. On this Oscars night, I had to reply, it is
News Flash – SCOTUS Grants Cert to 11th Circuit Case: What is a vessel?
The Supreme Court granted cert in the case of Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach. My earlier post on the decision from the 11th Circuit is here. The opinion below is here.
The Question Presented: Whether a floating structure that is indefinitely moored receives power and other utilities from shore and is
New Case from Eleventh Circuit – I.T.N. Consolidators v. N. Marine Underwriters
New case from the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Will review and comment later, but for now the opinion in the case I.T.N. Consolidators v. N. Marine Underwriters, 2012 U.S. APP. LEXIS 2799 and can be found here.
Hawaii HB 1780
Intro Date: 1/18/2012
Sponsor: Representative Calvin K.Y. Say (D)
Other Links: State Record
Summary: Relating to aquatic life. Prohibits the sale o f aquatic life for aquarium purposes. Establishes penalties. Requires the division of aquatic resources to submit an annual report on the effectiveness of enforcement.
History Last Action: 1/19/2012 H Referred
Hawaii HB 2589
Intro Date: 1/25/2012
Sponsor: Representative Calvin K.Y. Say (D)
Other Links:State Record
Summary: Relating to vessels. Clarifies responsibility for disposing of vessels and amends the description of an abandoned vessel. (hb2589 hd1).
Hearing Dates: 2/7/2012 H Bill scheduled to be heard by JUD on Tuesday, 02-07-12 2:00PM in House conference room
Hawaii HB 2588
Intro Date: 1/25/2012
Sponsor: Representative Calvin K.Y. Say (D)
Other Links: State Record
Summary: Relating to grounded vessels. Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to assume control of and remove a vessel grounded on a coral reef or in imminent danger of breaking up if the vessel cannot be removed
University of Hawaii Law School Panel on Professional Responsibility
