To the professional salvor, the principle of “No cure - No pay” is one of the most inequitable rules to be adopted by the admiralty courts. Under this principle, the... Read More »
Whether a boatowner knows it or not, there are two occasions upon which he will warrant to his marine insurer that his vessel and all of its appurtenances are in... Read More »
While many rules of maritime law originated in ancient times and have been passed along through the ages, there are other rules that have suddenly arisen as the result of... Read More »
The cost of health care has made health insurance a critical necessity for most families. In an intact family, generally at least one spouse will have health insurance coverage provided... Read More »
Property found in or near the water may take many forms - from a derelict vessel found drifting on the current, to a whale or lump of ambergris washed up... Read More »
Near the end of the 2000 legislative session, the Maryland General Assembly passed a bill that significantly expands the class of individuals that are exempt from paying Maryland inheritance tax.... Read More »
The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland recently affirmed a few understood yet not entirely verified rules of law relating to the establishment and enforcement of mechanic’s liens brought by... Read More »
Every year, hundreds of boaters discover first-hand the difference between contract towing and salvage. In many cases, the discovery is made when the surprised boat owner receives a bill for... Read More »