Keeping up with the Jones Act
Dana S. Merkel In the last several weeks, the Jones Act has drawn headlines over how it has shaped the U.S. and worldwide shipping industry. After almost 100 years as a part of federal law, there’s...
View ArticleNavigating the Maritime Regulatory Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jeanne M. Grasso, Jonathan K. Waldron, Dana S. Merkel, and Stefanos N. Roulakis Maritime stakeholders should examine key guidance documents that have been published by U.S. government agencies in...
View ArticleImplications of Jones Act Changes to the Offshore Energy Industry
Jonathan K. Waldron and Stefanos N. Roulakis Vessels are the backbone of any offshore construction project, and the Jones Act, which celebrated its centennial this month, regulates their operations in...
View ArticleCustoms and Border Protection Revokes New Ruling Regarding Offshore Wind
Jonathan K. Waldron and Stefanos N. Roulakis Stakeholders in offshore wind, particularly vessel operators and project managers, should ignore a recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) ruling...
View ArticleNew Legislation to Apply the Jones Act to Offshore Renewables
Jonathan K. Waldron, Joan M. Bondareff, and Stefanos N. Roulakis Stakeholders in offshore wind construction projects, including vessel owners and operators, project developers, and equipment...
View ArticleNew Legislation to Apply the Jones Act to Offshore Renewables
Jonathan K. Waldron and Stefanos N. Roulakis The House of Representatives passed legislation, H.R. 4447, the Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019, on September 24, 2020, that included a...
View ArticleCBP Modifies First Offshore Wind Ruling
Jonathan K. Waldron, Matthew J. Thomas, Jeanne M. Grasso, and Stefanos N. Roulakis Stakeholders in offshore wind construction projects, including vessel owners and operators, project developers, and...
View ArticleMainbrace Live: U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Update
Blank Rome’s internationally recognized Maritime & International Trade practice group presents a new series of informative webinars covering hot topics in the shipping industry and key insights...
View ArticleWill Jones Act Waivers Be a Viable Option in the Future?
Dana S. Merkel, Jonathan K. Waldron, and Jeanne M. Grasso Companies often ask if it is possible to obtain a Jones Act waiver in emergency circumstances or otherwise when they know that there may not be...
View ArticleEvolution of Offshore Wind and the Coastwise Laws
Jonathan K. Waldron, Dana S. Merkel, and Vanessa C. DiDomenico Over the past year, a number of new interpretations related to the application of the coastwise laws to the developing offshore wind...
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