News and Announcements

Mills Black LLP is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join their maritime practice in Washington, D.C. The role will encompass litigation & transactional work, regulatory compliance, and international disputes. Mills Black serves a diverse client base, including shipowners, maritime insurers, cargo interests, vessel operators, and other maritime industry participants, both domestically and internationally. We ...

The MLA has recently learned of the passing of two Pittsburgh maritime lawyers. Steve Moschetta passed away on March 22, 2024 and his obituary can be found here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/observer-reporter/name/stephen-moschetta-obituary?id=54707514 Louis B. Loughren died on November 2, 2024, and his obituary is here: https://obits.slaterfuneral.com/louis-loughren

The MLA has just learned of the passing of Edwin D. Robb of Savannah. His obituary can be read here https://foxandweeks.com/obituaries/o/10605/Edwin-D.-Robb,-Jr

Kennedys is seeking a Mid-level Associate (2-5 years) with solid marine coverage and marine litigation experience to join its New York office. Please send resumes to Frank Jordan: [email protected]

SKULD is seeking a maritime attorney with experience handling Jones Act litigation, charter party/contract disputes, and casualties as well as experience with on-board vessel and/or tug and barge operations, for a Claims Handler position in our New York City office. Read more about the position with SKULD, and apply at https://www.skuld.com/about/careers/vacancies/

The U.S. Department of Justice’s office of Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation is seeking a Trial Attorney in its Washington, D.C. office. Read more and apply at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/801132700

The MLA has just learned of the passing of Jack Berg, the longest serving member of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators. An obituary can be found here: https://www.ballarddurand.com/obituaries/jack-berg

In conjunction with the 125th Anniversary of the MLA, we are posting a compendium of Significant Maritime Supreme Court decisions. We thank Richard Bertram and the YLS for their labor and effort on this project. Significant Maritime Decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States (pdf)

Victor Ivan Koock of New Orleans was a longtime member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and an active member of the maritime community. His obituary can be read here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nola/name/victor-koock-obituary?id=54755809

The U.S. Coast Guard, National Pollution Funds Center, is seeking an attorney to fulfill the position of Attorney Advisor (General) GS-0905-14, in Washington, D.C. Please see the link below for more information. http://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?p=1&k=781047500 Applications should be submitted through USAJOBS.GOV. The announcement number for the vacancy advertisement on USAJOBS is 23-2461-HQ-MLJ-EXC-R1 and the control number for the vacancy advertisement ...