On 27 May 2026, the ITLOS Special Chamber rendered its judgment in M/T Heroic Idun (No. 2). Brought by the Marshall Islands against Equatorial Guinea, the case concerns the lawfulness of the latter’s arrest and detention of the vessel
No holidays for trademarks at risk of becoming generic
Finally, it’s holiday time and I’m in the south of France on the beach! I am sunbathing in my pretty vintage bikini with a pina colada in my hand. I am hungry. I put on my cargo trousers and go
Why African Shipowners should Consider the Marshall Islands for Ship Registration
Africa’s growing maritime sector is poised to become a significant force in global trade.
For shipowners in Africa, the Marshall Islands offers an excellent ship registration solution. Known for its flexibility and efficiency, the Marshall Islands’ registry is perfect for
USDA Announces Fourth Round of ReConnect Program Awards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced nearly $700 million in ReConnect Program grants and loans to support broadband access in the Marshall Islands and 22 states. The ReConnect Program offers federal loans, grants, and combinations thereof to facilitate broadband
Guilty Pleas In Marshall Islands Bribery Case
As highlighted here, in September the DOJ announced that two Marshall Island nationals (Cary Yan and Gina Zhou – pictured) arrived in the U.S. after being extradited from Thailand based on 2020 criminal charges that the individuals violated the Foreign
Issues To Consider From The Marshall Islands Enforcement Action
This recent post discussed the DOJ’s announcement that two Marshall Island nationals (Cary Yan and Gina Zhou) arrived in the U.S. after being extradited from Thailand based on 2020 criminal charges that the individuals violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (and
DOJ Announces 2020 Criminal Charges Against Individuals In Connection With Alleged Marshall Islands Bribery Scheme
Last Friday, the DOJ announced that two Marshall Island nationals (Cary Yan and Gina Zhou – pictured) arrived in the U.S. after being extradited from Thailand based on 2020 criminal charges that the individuals violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Marshall Islands | Economic Substance Regulations
The Marshall Islands has adopted the Economic Substance Regulations (“ESRs”) in relation to the compliance of legal entities which are tax residents or centrally managed and controlled in the Republic of Marshall Islands in order to ensure that profits are
Marshall Islands president ‘pleased’ with Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen’s arrest
From AZ Central A week after Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen was arrested for allegedly running an illegal international adoption scheme in three states, the president of the Marshall Islands is weighing in. “Marshallese women have been induced by people like Petersen and
Delaware’s Demand Futility Test Used by High Court of Marshall Islands
As we have noted from time to time, other jurisdictions are very interested in and follow Delaware corporate law in deciding cases. This post is a follow-up to a December 2011 post about a decision issued by the High Court