Merle M. DeLancey, Jr. ● On September 9, the Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) released its findings based on a review of the VA Federal Supply Schedule (“FSS”) Program. See, VA Federal Supply Schedule Contracts. The
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IMO Net-Zero Framework: MEPC 84 Advances Negotiations Amid Political Headwinds
Jeanne M. Grasso and Holli B. Packer ● The International Maritime Organization’s (“IMO”) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (“MEPC”) held its 84th session (“MEPC 84”) in London from April 27 to May 1, 2026. The session concluded with a commitment to rebuild…
The IMO Adopts the First Global Code for Autonomous Ships
Dana S. Merkel, Alan M. Weigel, and Vanessa C. DiDomenico ● The International Maritime Organization (“IMO”) formally adopted the International Code of Safety for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (“MASS Code” or the “Code”) on May 22, 2026, marking a significant regulatory…
Carriage of Cargo on Deck: An Update—Lessons from AGCS Marine Insurance Co. v. M/V Imabari Logger
Noe S. Hamra and Thomas H. Belknap Jr. ● Introduction In April 2022, we published an article titled “Carriage of Cargo on Deck: Carriers Be Aware,” in which we discussed the legal risks carriers face when transporting cargo on deck under…
Anatomy of a Marine Casualty Investigation
Thomas H. Belknap Jr. and William R. Bennett III ● Blank Rome’s maritime attorneys have been retained in the wake of many tragic maritime casualties that have resulted in the catastrophic loss of life, significant personal injury, damage to the environment,…
Recent Award Highlights the Advantages of SMA Arbitration
John D. Kimball and Noe S. Hamra ● A recent consolidated arbitration conducted under the rules of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators, Inc. (“SMA”) highlights several advantages of SMA arbitration for maritime and transportation disputes. The case is The M/V Della, SMA…
Defining ‘Joint Custody’ Just Got More Complex
Alan R. Feigenbaum ● New York Law Journal, August 27, 2026 — Imagine that you and I are on opposite sides of the “v” in a contested custody dispute. My client wants sole legal custody (a.k.a. sole decision-making) and your client wants…
SBA Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Small Business Size Standards: What Government Contractors Need to Know
Elizabeth N. Jochum ● The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has proposed a rule that would reshape how the federal government defines a “small business” across 338 industry groups and industries, dramatically increasing the number and size (by average annual revenue…
In the News (Summer 2026)
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Proposition 65: OEHHA Floats “Omnibus 2026” Amendments—QR Code and Naturally Occurring Exemption Take Center Stage
Cheryl S. Chang and Brittany Wei ● The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (“OEHHA”) is in the early stages of what it is calling the “Omnibus 2026” package of amendments to the Proposition 65 regulations—a set of eight proposed…