Helix Energy Sols. Grp., Inc. v. Hewitt, 2023 U.S. LEXIS 944 *, 2023 WL 2144441 (Feb. 22, 2023)             The U.S. Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated opinion regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) regulations regarding overtime pay for... The post Supreme Court Affirms 5th Circuit – Highly Compensated Offshore Toolpusher Entitled to Overtime Pay appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Shrimpers and Fishermen of the RGV, et al. v. US Army Corps of Engineers, et al., 2023 WL 108558 (2023). Author: Mallory Grefer             Shrimpers and Fishermen of the RGV (Petitioner) appealed the issuance of a Clean Water Act permit... The post Fifth Circuit Denies Shrimpers and Fishermen Relief from Oil Pipeline Construction appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

In Re Chem. Carriers Towing, LLC, No. 21-1025, 2023 WL 196465, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7376  (E.D. La. Jan. 17, 2023) Author: Jonathan Henneberg             In In Re Chem. Carriers Towing, LLC, the Eastern District of Louisiana explained what may qualify... The post Saving Stipulation: How a Single Claimant May Lift a Limitation Restraining Order Against Their State Court Action appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Defiance Charters, L.L.C. v. Florida Yacht Management, LLC, Case No. 22-cv-62020, 2023 WL 1329921, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16261 * (S.D. Fla. Jan. 31, 2023. Bloom, J.)           The yacht management agreement between the parties in this suit contained an... The post Court Applies Equitable Estoppel to Selection of Arbitrator appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Corcoran v. Gervais, No. C21-0001JLR, 2023 WL 316135; 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9636 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 19, 2023). Author: Emma Aucoin                          This matter was brought before the court by defendant Tim Gervais on a motion for summary judgment regarding... The post Unfortunate Finds in Fisherman’s Boot: Jellyfish and a Civil Lawsuit appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Sikousis Legacy Inc. v. B-Gas Limited, No. 22-cv-032732023-CRB, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11442, 2023 WL 322900 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 19, 2023). Author: Jacob Whitlow             Sikousis Legacy Inc., was awarded $7.5 million in arbitration awards against B-Gas Ltd., now known as... The post Piercing the Corporate Veil: North Carolina Court Grants Motion to Vacate Attachment appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Larrison v. Ocean Beauty Seafoods, LLC, No. C20-906-RSM, 2023 WL 197271, at *1 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 17, 2023). Author: Jakob R. Jackson             The plaintiff, Richard Larrison, was injured while trying to manually move heavy equipment aboard the F/V RETRIEVER... The post To Be a Seaman or Not to Be; The Remedies Awarded appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Hussein Al Qari v. American Steamship Company, Case No. 21-cv-10650, 2023 WL 1437696, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16895 * (E.D. Mi. Feb. 1, 2023).             The plaintiff was employed as a steward by American Steamship Company and alleged he was injured... The post Are Nurse Case Management Expenses Recoverable as Cure? Wrong Motion = No Relief appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Sea Green Partners LLC v. Gail, No. C20-5142 BHS, 2023 WL 256362, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8769 (W.D. Wash. Jan. 18, 2023). Author: Ann-Kathryn Dartez             Defendants, Margene Marine, LLC and Western Waters, LLC successfully argued its motion for partial... The post Sea Marine’s Difficult Attempt at Proving Defamation in Washington appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more

Arlet v. Workers’ Comp. Appeal Bd., 270 A.3d 434; 2022 Pa. LEXIS 183 **; 2022 WL 529350 (Pa. 2022)             Robert Arlet, a shipwright employed by Flagship Niagara League (FNL) was injured when he slipped and fell on ice on the... The post May a Maritime Liability Insurer Subrogate Against its Insured? Is Subrogation the Correct Remedy? appeared first on The Loyola Current ..read more