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Spaceports in Florida: New Federal and State Provisions Will Create Development Opportunities

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Recent legislation in Florida, combined with recent provisions in the federal budget, promotes Florida's reputation and role as a welcoming environment for the space industry. Federal lawmakers from Florida, the Florida...more

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Update to the Inter-Club Agreement

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The International Group of P&I Clubs (IG) has announced an amendment to the Inter-Club New York Produce Exchange Agreement 2011 (ICA). The ICA 2025 amendment will take effect on July 14, 2025 and represents only the fourth...more

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The SHIPS for America Act

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On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Todd Young (R-IN) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced S. 1541, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and...more

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The Trump Administration Seeks to Increase U.S. Shipbuilding and Naval Readiness

On March 4, President Donald Trump delivered his first joint address to Congress to discuss his achievements at the start of his second administration, his campaign promises and forward-looking policy goals. During the...more

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President Biden Signs the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 into Law

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Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA 2022) in a 369-42 vote. OSRA 2022 is a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Senator John...more

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Texas bans large vessels from Houston Ship Channel, appoints new traffic cop 

On September 1, 2019, any vessel larger than 1,100 feet will no longer have open access to the Houston Ship Channel (HSC) absent approval by the newly authorized and independent Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County...more

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New California Law Exposes Maritime Sector to Liability for Drayage Carriers Who Owe Drivers Statute Could Hold Customers of...

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• According to a California statute set to take effect in January 2019, ocean carriers, marine terminal operators (MTOs) and shippers engaging port drayage motor carriers (PDMCs) that default on obligations to pay employees...more

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Mainbrace - January 2015 No. 1

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In this issue: - A Sea Change Sweeps over Congress: A Look Back and a Look Ahead - Shipping & International Trade Law (Second Edition 2015) - Congress Passes Coast Guard Bill in Waning Hours of 113th...more

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