RADM Steve Andersen (USCG ret.) named FMC General Counsel
Congratulations to Proctor Member Rear Admiral Steve Andersen, USCG (retired), who was recently named General Counsel of the Federal Maritime Read More...
Coast Guard initiates RJAG Program for licensed attorneys
The Coast Guard initiated a new Reserve Direct Commission Lawyer Program, offering licensed attorneys the ability to apply for a Read More...
George B. Freehill Passed Away
George B. Freehill passed away at his home in Jupiter, Florida on July 20, 2020. George was a founding member Read More...
Professor Joseph C. Sweeney Passed Away
Fordham Law Professor Joseph C. Sweeney, MLA Proctor and Member since 1963, died on July 21, 2020 at the age Read More...
Lindsay Malen-Habib becomes President of the American Salvage Association
Congratulations to Adjunct Member Lindsay Malen-Habib on becoming President of the American Salvage Association. Ms. Malen-Habib is the first woman Read More...
Gerard P. Watson Passed Away
Gerard P. Watson (“Gerry”) passed away at his home in Brooklyn, NY 11209 on April 12, 2020 at the age Read More...
Rear Admiral Melissa Bert invested as Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the Coast Guard
As announced at the MLA spring meeting, Proctor Member Rear Admiral Melissa Bert was recently named Judge Advocate General and Read More...
Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin becomes USCG Commander Atlantic Region
Congratulations to Proctor Member Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin on becoming USCG Commander Atlantic Region...
Citgo Asphalt Refining v. Frescati Shipping, decided March 30, 2020
Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co. (Athos I) Supreme Court of the United States, March 30, 2020 The Read More...
Dutra Group v. Batterton, decided June 24, 2019
The Supreme Court of the United States holds punitive damages are not recoverable on an unseaworthiness claim for personal injuries. Read More...