Archives for Eric Chang
The Newest Rule on Demurrages and Detention Will Likely Burden Many Ocean Carriers and Marine Terminals (MTOs)
June 5, 2020
After more than seventeen months of fact finding and interim reports, and another eight months of the Notice of Proposed…
Vessel Forfeiture Issues for Carriers Involved in U.S. Government Drug Trafficking or Other Criminal Investigations
July 11, 2019
On June 17, 2019, at the Port of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), U.S. federal law enforcement seized over 16 tons of cocaine…
The Shipping Act bars Clayton Antitrust Act Relief
November 20, 2017
By Eric Chang
In re Vehicle Carrier Services Antitrust Litigation, 846 F.3d 71 (3d Cir. 2017), involved claims by plaintiff purchasers of vehicles…
When Is A Mixed Insurance Contract A Maritime Contract?
February 22, 2017
Eric ChangWhether a mixed insurance contract (i.e., an insurance contract with maritime and non-maritime elements) permits the exercise of admiralty jurisdiction…
Inventive Allegations of Racketeering on the Rise in Maritime Context
September 8, 2016
Eric ChangRecently, shippers have been filing suit for cargo damage or loss under the umbrella of the federal Racketeering Influenced and…
Montgomery McCracken Adds Two Maritime Attorneys in New York
March 1, 2016
NEW YORK — Montgomery McCracken is pleased to announce the addition of two attorneys to the Maritime and Transportation practice…
Montgomery McCracken Adds Transpo. Partner, Associate
March 1, 2016
Law360By Michael Macagnone
Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP reeled in a partner and associate for its transportation practice from Cichanowicz Callan Keane…