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29 Apr 2015, 8:00 am
Miller Accused of Manslaughter The legal term “manslaughter” is used for the act of killing a human being, however the manner is considered to be less guilty than the act of murder. [read post]
17 Mar 2018, 1:42 pm by Keith S. Brais & Richard D. Rusak
A former cruise ship worker for Seabourn was allowed to proceed with her Jones Act negligence and unseaworthiness case in state court. [read post]
17 Mar 2018, 1:42 pm by Keith S. Brais & Richard D. Rusak
A former cruise ship worker for Seabourn was allowed to proceed with her Jones Act negligence and unseaworthiness case in state court. [read post]
9 Jan 2017, 7:22 pm by Sabrina I. Pacifici
Nate Jones Via Redacted – This a version of this article originally appeared in The Federalist, Newsletter of the Society for History in the Federal Government “The Presidential Records Act of 1978 (PRA) established that the papers of U.S. [read post]
4 Feb 2022, 5:55 pm
Today, Representatives Mondaire Jones of New York (D) and Victoria Spartz of Indiana (R) introduced the Freedom to Repair Act. [read post]
15 Jun 2020, 1:11 pm by Joseph Stacey
When fishermen or crewmembers are injured or perish in accidents at sea—due to negligence or carelessness by the vessel’s owner, another crewmember, captain, or skipper—Jones Act Law requires that the injured party be compensated. [read post]
6 Dec 2024, 9:06 pm by Dan Flynn
”  “So, (In) Red 3, we have a petition in front of us to revoke the authorization for it, and we are hopeful that within the next few weeks, we will be acting on that petition, and a decision should be forthcoming, Jones said. [read post]
5 May 2017, 1:12 pm by Keith S. Brais & Richard D. Rusak
The Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals have affirmed a trial court’s damages award in a Jones Act seamen’s wrongful death and personal injury lawsuit. [read post]
15 Jun 2012, 10:59 am by Linda McClain
Jones, a district court judge in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) ruled that Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional as applied to 83-year old widow Edith Windsor. [read post]
14 Sep 2011, 10:39 am by Suzanne Ito, ACLU
We don't have to wait for the Supreme Court to deliver its decision in Jones next year when we can act now. [read post]
17 Feb 2023, 5:19 am by Eugene Volokh
The problem with plaintiff's argument, however, is that the broader creative acts of including the aforementioned aspects in the film and the alleged use of Jones's likeness are inextricably linked. [read post]
11 May 2012, 11:18 am by Mark Murakami
At first blush, this seems like a straightforward case involving Jones Act and Maintenance and Cure claims. [read post]
19 Sep 2018, 7:10 am by Aurora Barnes
Batterton 18-266 Issue: Whether punitive damages may be awarded to a Jones Act seaman in a personal-injury suit alleging a breach of the general maritime duty to provide a seaworthy vessel. [read post]
12 May 2017, 10:41 pm by Keith S. Brais & Richard D. Rusak
  In this case, the captain filed a lawsuit in Florida state court asserting claims against his employers for Jones Act negligence, failure to provide him with a seaworthy vessel and failure to providing him with maintenance and cure benefits. [read post]
10 Jan 2010, 10:00 pm
  The maritime attorneys at Schechter McElwee Shaffer and Harris represent injured workers on freighters, tankers, jack up and semi submersible rigs, cruise liners, and other employees who may qualify as Jones Act seamen. [read post]
1 Aug 2018, 3:32 pm by Anthony B. Cavender
After an exhaustive review of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, the Court of Appeals concluded that it was empowered to review the appointments issue. [read post]
1 Aug 2018, 3:32 pm by Anthony B. Cavender
After an exhaustive review of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, the Court of Appeals concluded that it was empowered to review the appointments issue. [read post]