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The Fifth Circuit Restates Three Duties Vessel Owners Owe Longshore Employees

Under Section 905(b) of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”), a vessel owner owes three duties to longshore employees. In October 2012, the Fifth Circuit granted a summary judgment dismissing serious...more

Impact of NSW Workers Compensation Changes on the Maritime Sector

Changes to the NSW workers compensation insurance scheme have just been passed which substantially restrict the range and reduce the level of compensation available to injured workers in NSW. The changes are not only...more