Justice Kennedy on Federalism: Bond v. United States
Liberty. While liberty is a magical word for many a sailor and Coast Guardsman, today Justice Kennedy reminds us that liberty is a fundamental underpinning of the U.S. Constitution.
"If the constitutional structure of our Government that protects individual liberty is compromised, individuals who suffer otherwise justiciable injury may object."
I don't often blog about
New Case From Ninth Circuit – Curtis Oswalt v. Resolute Industries Inc.
New case from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Will review and comment later, but for now the opinion in the case of Curtis Oswalt v. Resolute Industries Inc., 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 12114 and can be found here.
Federal Court Rejects Limitation on Liability for Cruise Ship Assault
A Federal Court in Miami has rejected a cruise line’s assertion of a damage limitation from the Athens Convention as a defense to an allegation of rape by a passenger. The case pends, but the order in the case of Farraway v. Oceania Cruises, Inc. can be downloaded here.
Procedurally, the cruise line sought to amend its
Environmental Groups File Federal Lawsuit to Stop Cruise Ship Whale Strikes
Per Cruise Law News, environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit seeking to require cruise ships to slow down in order to avoid whale strikes. Apparently, the suit seeks to compel the government to regulate ship speed in California's four national marine sanctuaries.
I'll post the complaint when it is available from the court.
New Case from Fifth Circuit – Catalyst Old River Hydroelectric Ltd. P’ship v. Ingram Barge Co.
New case from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Will review and comment later, but for now the opinion in the case of Catalyst Old River Hydroelectric Ltd. P’ship v. Ingram Barge Co., 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 7879 and can be found here.
Will Wonders Never Cease – Seasteading a la Waterworld off California
The San Francisco Chronicle is reporting today about a new venture aiming to create a community 12 nautical miles off the coast of California. The community would include barges and towers and is billed as "Burning Man Meets Silicon Valley Meets the Water."
Of course, the maritime wonk in me has some questions. Presumably, they chose
New Case from Fifth Circuit – Stephen Gabarick v. Laurin Maritime (America), Inc
New case from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Will review and comment later, but for now the opinion in the case of Stephen Gabarick v. Laurin Maritime (America), Inc., 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 26681 and can be found here.
Good Turn Day 2011, Punchbowl
Angkor Wat
