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Maryland sues owner of cargo ship that wrecked Key Bridge Maryland State Attorney General Anthony Brown, on behalf of the state, has filed suit against Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine Group, the owners and operators of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into and collapsed Baltimore’s Key Bridge. Read More>>> https://buff.ly/49V2Vmc

The Jones Act is designed to protect seamen. Choosing the right lawyer can be crucial if you’ve been injured in an offshore or maritime accident. It can make the difference between a small and a large settlement, or between a quick settlement and a case that drags on for years. At VB Attorneys, we handle these complex cases and have successfully represented hundreds of injured mariners, helping them get the compensation they deserve. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Kv7vG0 #vbattorneys #jonesact #maritimeattorney

Maryland sues owner of cargo ship that wrecked Key Bridge Maryland State Attorney General Anthony Brown, on behalf of the state, has filed suit against Grace Ocean and Synergy Marine Group, the owners and operators of the cargo ship Dali that crashed into and collapsed Baltimore’s Key Bridge. Read More>>> https://buff.ly/49V2Vmc

The Jones Act is designed to protect seamen. Choosing the right lawyer can be crucial if you’ve been injured in an offshore or maritime accident. It can make the difference between a small and a large settlement, or between a quick settlement and a case that drags on for years. At VB Attorneys, we handle these complex cases and have successfully represented hundreds of injured mariners, helping them get the compensation they deserve. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Kv7wy0 #vbattorneys #jonesact #maritimeattorney

🚨 Worried about criminalisation? 🚨 In light of recent events, Nautilus held a webinar for yacht professionals last Friday to talk about the legal and professional protections we offer to members, and the initial steps anyone can take to prevent unfair treatment in the event of a maritime incident. Catch up on our YouTube channel!

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Best Chevron Deference explanation I've read. Via Spike Cohen. A family fishing company, Loper Bright Enterprises, was being driven out of business, because they couldn't afford the $700 per day they were being charged by the National Marine Fisheries Service to monitor their company. The thing is, federal law doesn't authorize NMFS to charge businesses for this. They just decided to start doing it in 2013. Why did they think they could away with just charging people without any legal authorization? Because in 1984, in the Chevron decision, the Supreme Court decided that regulatory agencies were the "experts" in their field, and the courts should just defer to their "interpretation" of the law. So for the past 40 years, federal agencies have been able to "interpret" laws to mean whatever they want, and the courts had to just go with it. It was called Chevron Deference, and it put bureaucrats in charge of the country. It's how the OHSA was able to decide that everyone who worked for a large company had to get the jab, or be fired. No law gave them that authority, they just made it up. It's how the ATF was able to decide a piece of plastic was a "machine gun". It's how the NCRS was able to decide that a small puddle was a "protected wetlands". It's how out-of-control agencies have been able to create rules out of thin air, and force you to comply, and the courts had to simply defer to them, because they were the "experts". Imagine if your local police could just arrest you, for any reason, and no judge or jury was allowed to determine if you'd actually committed a crime or not. Just off to jail you go. That's what Chevron Deference was. It was not only blatantly unconstitutional, it caused immeasurable harm to everyone. Thankfully, it's now gone. We haven't even begun to feel the effects of this decision in the courts. It will be used, for years to come, to roll back federal agencies, and we'll all be better of for it. And that's why politicians and corporate media are freaking out about it. #chevron #scotus #industry

What is Considered “Negligent Operation” of a Jet Ski in Florida? Jet ski accidents are frequently caused by operator errors, and Florida law requires operators to adhere to "reasonable" and "prudent" standards. Failing to operate safely, such as speeding, making sudden stops, unsafe passing, or reckless stunts, can be considered negligent. Negligence can lead to serious accidents, and victims may be entitled to compensation for injuries, medical bills, and more. If you’ve been injured due to negligent or reckless jet ski operation, the experienced attorneys at Rivkind Law can help you seek justice. Contact us today for a FREE CONSULTATION: (866) 386-1762 or visit our website https://lnkd.in/ekpYgjgT to know more. #JetSkiAccident #FloridaLaw #WaterSafety #Negligence #MaritimeLaw #PersonalInjuryLaw #RivkindLaw #InjuryLawyers Want to read more about this article? Visit https://lnkd.in/dViv-wrg

If you missed it, there’s still time to catch it! The ELI team is honored to be featured in VICE Media's documentary "The Cartel’s Cash Catch," which highlights the urgent fight to save the vaquita marina, one of the world’s most endangered animals. This rare glimpse into our field operations sheds light on the deadly illegal gillnets used to catch totoaba fish in Mexico’s Gulf of California—nets that tragically entangle the few remaining vaquitas, now estimated with only 6-8 remaining. Since 2017, ELI’s Operation Fake Gold has been targeting key players in the illegal totoaba trade, identifying syndicates, and supporting law enforcement in disrupting these networks. Together, this strategy has decapitated the networks driving the vaquita to extinction. As we continue this critical work in 2025, we invite you to watch the documentary and join the fight to protect marine life and endangered species from the world’s most important environmental and wildlife criminals. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g7475fGd #OperationFakeGold #WildlifeProtection #EndangeredSpecies #MarineLife #ViceNews #EnvironmentalCrime #eliteam

“What is a maritime injury?” In this episode of #PersonalInjury101: Maritime Injuries, James Gooding explains what maritime injuries are and who can be affected. Having someone on your side who understands the nuances of these maritime injury laws is critical to your success. #maritimeinjury #maritimeinjurylawyer #maritimeinjuryattorney #maritimeinjurylaw #maritimeaccident #maritimeaccidentlawyers #maritimeaccidentsandsafety