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Brexit.it finally happened - what you need to know The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the labyrinthine process with the pithy name of “Brexit”, approached some degree of finality as the…

Maintenance & Cure Jury Instructions and the Reality of Modern Medical Practice Shipowners find themselves conflicted when a seafarer requests a controversial medical procedure. Agree and risk…

Inflated Medical Damages in California State Courts: A brief analysis of Howell v. Hamilton Meats and how to prevent "unreasonable" costs In a costly new trend, California Plaintiffs’ attorneys are…

No Suit for You: U.S. Eleventh Circuit Prohibits Contribution Claims Against the U.S. Government for Oil Spill Cleanup Costs Earlier this year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit issued…

A potentially dangerous case reasonably settled Dee O' Leary explains how a prompt and efficient investigation by Tom Nork, a partner at Holman, Fenwick and Willan, saved a foreign shipowner from a…

Circular 19/25: Update from the Board The Board and Members’ Committee of the Club convened in Shanghai this week for a series of very productive meetings. The topics discussed were wide ranging,…

MEPC 77 - A Summary The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee met virtually and in person on 22-26 November 2021 for its 77th session (MEPC 77). At the recent COP261, the IMO was invited…

Circular 20/25: EU, UK and US Sanctions Updates This circular provides an overview of new EU, UK, and US sanctions against Russia introduced in October 2025, focusing on energy sector restrictions,…

Circular 18/25: Annual General Meeting Update Annual General Meeting update The Annual General Meeting of the Club was held in Shanghai on Monday 3rd November 2025. Report and Accounts The Report…