The seemingly mundane task of fueling a boat is fraught with hidden risks and potential liability for marina owners and operators, especially when it comes to dangers from fire and bloodborne pathogens. As you navigate the...more
More than ever before, marina owners and operators need to ensure their workplace safety practices are up to date. It’s no secret that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) frequently inspects marinas and...more
Congress recently passed the economic stimulus package referred to as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act1”), the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (“PPPHCE Act”),...more
As the world, the United States, and specific municipalities continue to do all they can to prevent the further spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, some South Florida counties have shuttered their boat ramps, launches,...more
In July, the Appellate Division, Third Department issued a decision that dealt with lake bottoms and adverse possession. In LS Marina, LLC v ACME of Saranac, LLC, the appellate court found in favor of the marina operator and...more
Edison Wetlands Association, Inc. and Raritan Baykeeper, Inc. (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (“RCRA”) citizen suit action in United States District Court (New Jersey) which includes...more
Earlier this year, EPA Region 1 identified shipyards/boatyards and marinas as the continuing focus of the Agency’s Clean Air Act regulatory compliance and enforcement efforts. Storm water compliance is also a continuing...more
Does a marina serve a public purpose? Does it matter if the marina is owned by a city or a private business owner? The Fourth District Court of Appeal offered its thoughts on this issue a couple of weeks ago in City of Ft....more