Is This Case Salty Enough? Determine If You Are Dealing with Maritime Law

The Ever Green blocking the Suez Canal in 2021. The sad saga of the Titan submersible, owned by OceanGate, from 2023. The explosion of the Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. These are three examples of situations encompassing Admiralty and Maritime law.

But how many more are there? How does one determine if your client needs (or could need) advice in this particular area of the law? And, why is Admiralty and Maritime Law so different from other legal frameworks?

Daniel Knight, a Shareholder at Chamberlain Hrdlicka in Houston, Texas will explain how to "issue spot" important concepts, pitfalls, and situations in Admiralty and Maritime Law.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze key incidents in admiralty and maritime law to use as examples in identifying important concepts, pitfalls, and situations in your cases
2. Recognize the unique aspects of admiralty and maritime law that differentiate it from other legal frameworks
3. Identify relevant statutes, regulations, and international conventions governing admiralty and maritime law
4. Examine the practical considerations and challenges involved in litigating admiralty and maritime law cases, including jurisdictional issues, choice of law, and procedural nuances