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The objectives of the Association shall be to advance reforms in the Maritime Law of the United States, to facilitate justice in its administration, to promote uniformity in its enactment and interpretation, to furnish a forum for the discussion and... [Read More]
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News
The Department of Justice’s Torts Branch is seeking an experienced maritime trial attorney for its Admiralty Litigation Section, Washington, D.C. – Application Deadline Tuesday, August 9, 2022
TRIAL ATTORNEY-TORTS BRANCH AVIATION, SPACE & ADMIRALTY LITIGATION See also: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/668302900 CIVIL DIVISION (CIV) TORTS BRANCH-AVIATION, SPACE & ADMIRALTY LITIGATION Read More
The MLA is Sad to Report the Passing of Gregory Poulos on June 25, 2022
We are sad to report the passing of Gregory Poulos of Cox Wootton Griffin Hansen & Poulos (now Cox Wootton Read More
Saltchuk Marine seeks General Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY: Consistent with shared services agreements with affiliated entities within the organization, oversees all aspects of the organization’s legal Read More
Kennedys Seeking Junior level (2-3 years’) and mid level (4-7 years’) Associates
Kennedys, a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 US 2021, is seeking junior level (2-3 years’) and mid level (4-7 Read More
UNCITRAL Approval of Convention to Facilitate Deletion and Reregistration of Foreclosed Vessels to Support Final Sales (Representation of the US by MLA Past President Francis X. Nolan)
On June 30, 2022 the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) approved a draft convention on Read More
The MLA Mourns the Loss of Proctor Member John J. Walsh on June 10, 2022
John J. Walsh, a partner at Freehill, Hogan & Mahar, passed away on June 10, 2022, at the age of Read More
PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS OFFERING TO SELL THE MLA “MAILING LIST.” These are not legitimate solicitations.
Dear Members: Many of you have received solicitations from companies offering to sell you the “MLA Mailing List.” Please note Read More
Support for Ukraine
The MLA has received requests and suggestions for support and humanitarian aid in connection with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion Read More
MLA Past President Francis X. Nolan, III, Participation as Delegate to UNCITRAL’s Working Group for the Convention for the Recognition of the Effects of Judicial Sale of Ships
The MLA’s Immediate Past President, Francis X. Nolan, III served as a delegate in the official United States delegation to Read More
Opinion: To Support U.S. Interests, Ratify UNCLOS and Rotterdam Rules, by MLA President David J. Farrell, Jr., Published in The Maritime Executive January 28, 2022
The Maritime Executive: Opinion: To Support U.S. Interests, Ratify UNCLOS and Rotterdam Rules, by President David J. Farrell, Jr. From Read More