Other Practice Topics - Admiralty Law

Fennelly v. Lloyd's Underwriters, 2021 NLSC 160

In Admiralty Jurisdiction, Other Practice Topics, Stays of Proceedings on December 1, 2021

Précis: The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador dismissed a claim against the defendant insurer for want of prosecution.

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Collision - Criminal Proceedings - Limitation Fund - Disclosure

O'Leary v. Ragone, 2021 FC 185

In Discovery, Offences in a Marine Context, Other Practice Topics, Uncategorized on February 1, 2021

Précis The Federal Court denied granting an order for production of provincial police and crown information relating to a high-profile vessel collision.

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Port Worker - Security Clearance - Stare Decisis

Canadian Maritime Workers Council v. Canada (Attorney General), 2020 FC 177

In Other Practice Topics on November 13, 2020 (Updated January 30, 2020)

Précis: The Federal Court rejected Charter arguments where the same arguments had been determined by a higher Court and the arguments were not based on enumerated or analogous grounds.

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Bill of Lading - Maritime Jurisdiction - Third-Party

Elroumi v. Shenzhen Top China Imp & Exp Co. Ltd., 2019 FCA 281

In Admiralty Jurisdiction, Other Practice Topics on November 7, 2019 (Updated November 15, 2019)

Précis: The Federal Court of Appeal affirmed that claims against road carriers were not claims under Canadian maritime law.

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