opinion here.
2014
Eleventh Circuit – Jones Act Dispute Must Be Arbitrated
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the case is here.
A Lawyer’s Look at Captain Phillips
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One of my kind readers sent me a question about Captain Phillips and why the merchant ships depicted did not carry firearms or security personnel to combat pirates.
The International Maritime Organization was created by the United Nations and is the consensus building body for the governance of maritime trade, navigation and seafaring. …
What? No SOS Anymore? Coast Guard’s Culinary School
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Gone are the days of SOS in the Coast Guard?
Based on a great article in the San Francisco Chronicle, it appears so.
The Food Service Specialist School trains Coast Guardsman to staff galleys onboard Coast Guard cutters and at bases nationwide. The school is located near Petaluma, California, in a ubiquitous rural area…
Ninth Circuit Strikes Down Ban on Open and Concealed Carry of Firearms
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Because I have been involved with some Hawaii based Second Amendment litigation and have moderated a Second Amendment panel for the ABA, this blog will sometimes dabble into that area.
The Ninth Circuit today, in a dramatic 120 page opinion, struck down the County of San Diego's ban on open and concealed carry of…
Bills at the Lege: Barrels, Boom, Unlimited Liability and Molasses
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The Hawaii Legislature recently introduced several bills relating to the ocean environment and maritime industry here.
First up, an increase in barrel tax from five cents per barrel to fifteen. Follow it here.
Next, a requirement that barge-based fuel transfers use containment boom during transfer operations. Follow it here.
And, the biggie…
Are Cruise Ships Public or Private Nuisances? S. Carolina SCT Says No Standing to Challenge
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It is a rare day that my legal interests of zoning law and ocean governance are discussed in a single case, but thanks to the South Carolina Supreme Court, I must say:
The case is Carnival Corporation v. Historic Ansonborough Neighborhood Association and the original opinion can be found here.
In South Carolina, several…
Hawaii Real Estate Litigation – 2013 Cases of Note
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Late last year, I was invited to speak on real estate litigation to the Hawaii State Bar Association's Real Property and Financial Services Section. My partner Greg Kugle and I moderated a panel with guest speakers and we hit on several cases with impact in Hawaii. They are below with links.
Land Court Update –…
Hawaii State Bar – Probate Manual Presentation
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Today, I was part of a panel presenting the 2014 HSBA Probate Forms Manual. I updated the chapter on contested matters, including transfer of matters from probate to civil calendar, alternative dispute resolution and appeals.Joining my presentation was co-author and Damon Key alum, Courtney Kajikawa. This isn't a video, but is audio, so please enjoy.