by Editor | Oct 1, 2022 | Commercial Issues, National Issues
Arthur A. Nitsevych, Interlegal Ukraine In the framework of our China Desk Service, we have analyzed several times specifications of business with Chinese entities, paid attention to nuances and risks that your company may face during cooperation with Chinese...
by Editor | Jul 25, 2022 | Case Summaries, Vessel Arrest
John Habergham, Myton Law, Hull U.K. Ref: Pacific Pearl Co Limited v Osios Shipping Inc A recent case before the Court of Appeal has considered what security should be seen as acceptable either to avoid the arrest of a vessel or obtain her release. Although the...
by Editor | Jun 26, 2022 | Carriage by Sea, Commercial Issues
Veronica Taubas, Argentina President Joe Biden recently made a statement highlighting concerns about high freight rates and placing the blame on carriers. The statement regarding the excessive rise in maritime freight is striking in light of what was ruled by the...
by Editor | Jun 20, 2022 | Carriage by Sea, National Issues
Gavin Magrath, Magrath’s International Legal Counsel, Toronto, Canada On Thursday June 16th 2022 President Biden signed into law the “Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022”, S. 3580 (the OSRA) [full text]. The OSRA is intended to improve efficiency and competitiveness in...
by Editor | Jun 17, 2022 | Case Summaries, Commercial Issues
Paul Bugden, Bugden + Co., London Ref: Ivy Technology Ltd v Martin [2022] EWHC 1218 (Comm) Henshaw J. The concept of agency is pervasive throughout the law of carriage of good in many different contexts. Central to agency in law is the conferral of authority by the...
