TREATY LAW
Treaty half-way to helping 'dangerous profession'
Spain is latest country to accede to IMO Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety, helping a dangerous profession but more needed.
Shipping/aviation
EXPANSION
Clyde & Co expands in Germany with Hamburg office
Firm hires marine cohort in further expansion in continental Europe with the opening of an office in Hamburg.
SHIPPING
Full steam ahead!
Law firm highlights greatest challenges facing shipping industry while UK presents regulatory strategy for autonomous shipping and environment.
SOVEREIGNTY
Singapore and Malaysia in sovereignty spat
In maritime dispute, firm action will be taken to protect territory and sovereignty if Malaysian vessels continue to intrude, says Singapore.
INTERNATIONAL PRIZE
Danish Lawyer wins international maritime prize
Birgit Sølling Olsen, formerly of the Danish Maritime Authority, to receive the annual International Maritime Prize in London on Thursday.
DATA BREACH
Cathay Pacific data leak piques law firm's class action interest
Cathay Pacific's delayed disclosure of massive data breach attracts law firm handling BA data breach, says it is even 'more serious.'
WORKPLACE
'Steady as she goes' as Canada regulates Cannabis in the workplace
Canada restricts cannabis in reference to the workplace, as Transport Canada first off the block with 'reminder' to the maritime industry.
ENIVRONMENTAL REGULATION
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION
IMO rolls out maritime emissions regulatory toolkits
To enhance regulatory strategies and address both ships and ports, the IMO offers toolkits to build effective strategies for national regulation.
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.