In another recent decision, Genesis Energy, L.P. v. Danos, L.L.C., 152 F.4th 648 (5th Cir. 2025), the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found yet again that a contract to repair an offshore oil & gas platform was
Part 1: Finders Keepers? The Law of Salvage vs. The Law of Finds
Ever-evolving technology is allowing more and more shipwrecks to be discovered and salvaged. But what law governs the search for and recovery of artifacts and shipwrecks? How
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently affirmed a district court’s partial grant of summary judgment holding a Master Services Contract (“MSC”) was governed by Louisiana, rather than maritime, law. 1Because Louisiana law applied, the Louisiana
In this episode of “Energy Law This Week,” hosts Matt Jones and April L. Rolen-Ogden are joined by Liskow maritime attorney Thomas Diaz to discuss significant legal updates in the energy sector, focusing on recent cases and developments
Governor Jeff Landry signed Act 384 into law on June 20, 2025, making changes to the sales and use tax provisions of the revised statutes. Included in the changes was an amendment to Section 305.1 of Title 47, which provides
On February 13, 2025, the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) issued its latest ruling in a saga concerning whether an ocean carrier’s assessment of detention and demurrage (“D+D”) charges during periods when equipment cannot be returned due to terminal closures constitutes
Liskow is proud to share a video from our new series “Beneath the Surface,” which introduces audiences to our nationally recognized Maritime Practice group and the faces behind The Maritime Law Blog.
On September 12, 2024, in In re Live Life Bella Vita LLC, No. 23-55613 (9th Cir. Sept. 12, 2024), the Ninth Circuit joined the majority of circuits by holding that claims for indemnity and contribution are considered separate claims in
On October 9, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published the final rule, Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance (“VID-NSP”), establishing national performance standards under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (“VIDA”). See 89 Fed. Reg. 82074 (Oct. 9, 2024)
On October 3, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard published Change 1 to CVC Policy Letter 23-05 — Guidance on Surveillance Requirements for Certain Commercial Vessels That Do Not Carry Passengers (CVC-PL-23-05-CH01).1 This updated Policy Letter addresses the surveillance equipment characteristics
