Lessons Learned

The Polluter Pays – Sometimes

By Fred Kuffler, Partner, Montgomery, McKracken, Walker & Rhoades, LLP OPA 90 PRECLUDES USA’S LIABILITY FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR REMOVAL COSTS AND DAMAGES Savage Services Corp v. USA, 25 F. 4th 925 (11th Cir. 2022) In the first case to examine the issues, the Federal Court of Read more…

By The Forum, 2 monthsMay 1, 2025 ago

Best Practices

In-Port Marine Casualties are Marine Casualties

By Dennis L. Bryant A casualty on a vessel tied up at a pier, dock, or wharf is still a marine casualty and the master/owner/operator must still notify the U,S. Coast Guard. If the vessel falls within the purview of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), the Qualified Individual Read more…

By The Forum, 3 monthsMarch 24, 2025 ago

Insights and analysis from past events.

The Polluter Pays – Sometimes

In-Port Marine Casualties are Marine Casualties