MAPS: Overview of Offshore Energy & Maritime Personal Injuries and Related Disputes
Monday, January 13, 2025
12pm - 1pm CST
via Zoom
presented by
Grady S. Hurley is currently President of the Maritime Law Association of the United States where he also chaired the Offshore Industry Committee. Presently, he has been appointed to the CMI International Working Group to comment on the laws applicable to Offshore Wind and Renewables. Grady received his LLM in Admiralty from Tulane and his legal practice has included offshore energy where maritime law intersects with state and federal laws and regulations.
This presentation focuses on offshore personal injuries and related legal issues including jurisdiction, insurance, and indemnities. When does the Jones Act, LHWCA, or Louisiana Worker’s Compensation Act apply? What are the remedies? What is considered a vessel? What can be filed in state court or removed to federal court? What contractual indemnities and waivers can be enforced? This one (1) hour overview will provide a broad perspective of the unique issues involved in offshore energy and maritime issue.
NOPA Members: FREE
Region II Members: FREE with CODE
Non-members: $10
NFPA CLE Credit Applied For