Shipping/aviation

COMMERCIAL LAW

Centuries old in law, but are bills of lading keeping up?

Global law firm teams up with commercial body to assess if a centuries-old legal contract is keeping up with rapid technological change.

REGULATION

Moore Stephens sets out environmental regulation options, while shipowner at Malta Martime Summit says slow shipping 'realistic' option.

CYBERSECURITY

Cyber-attack risk and faster regulation needed to prepare for autonomous shipping lead talking points at 2nd Malta Maritime Summit.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.

ARBITRATION

The UAE maritime sector has teamed up with the government to promote the emirates as am arbitration destination.

CONTRACTS

An international shipping contract cries out for clarity as US judge tosses dispute over to London court.

ENIVRONMENTAL REGULATION

Technology to address environmental issues and emissions ranks above blockchain as driver of change in shipping, law firm survey says.

REDUNDANCIES

In a swift move initiated last month, Ince & Co has cut 32 staff and is to sublet office space as it implements 'agile working.'

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

Major shipping companies complain they are legislative guinea-pigs unfairly targeted for over-zealous eco-regulations.

WHISTLEBLOWING

Inchcape Shipping Services and subsidiaries have agreed to pay $20 million to resolve allegations they knowingly overbilled the US Navy.