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Case Digest, Journal Staff
Case Digest, Journal Staff
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
1. Admiralty
Employer is liable as a Pro Hac Vice Owner for Negligence of an Employee Engaged in Services other than Stevedoring
Submersible Oil Storage Facility use in Connection with Off-Shore Drilling is Classifiable as a "Vessel" within Provisions of Jones Act and General Maritime Jurisdiction
Exclusive Remedy Provision of the Puerto Rico Workmen's Accident Compensation Act does not apply to a Puerto Rican Citizen Injured outside the Territory of Puerto Rico
Determination of Unseaworthiness caused by Character of a Person Aboard is Limited to Crew Members' Condition
2. Common Market
European Community Directive Requires that in the Event of …
Recent Decisions, Ronald L. Smallwood, Arden J. Lea, William R. Lauer, John R. Meldorf, Annette Adams, Randolph R. Slaton
Recent Decisions, Ronald L. Smallwood, Arden J. Lea, William R. Lauer, John R. Meldorf, Annette Adams, Randolph R. Slaton
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
ADMIRALTY--FLORIDA OIL POLLUTION ACT--STATE OIL POLLUTION REGULATION OF MARITIME Activities Is PERMISSIBLE SO LONG AS THERE Is No FATAL CONFLICT BETWEEN THE STATE LEGISLATION AND FEDERAL MARITIME REGULATORY SCHEMES
Ronald L. Smallwood
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ADMIRALTY--JONES ACT--SHIPOWNER Is NOT A PROPER DEFENDANT IN A SUIT UNDER THE JONES ACT BROUGHT BY EMPLOYEE OF A CONCESSIONAIRE
Arden J. Lea
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ANTITRUST--IMPORT RESTRICTIONS--DIVESTITURE ORDERED TO RESTORE COMPETITION FOLLOWING FINDING OF VIOLATION OF SECTION 7 OF THE CLAYTON ACT MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY IMPORT RESTRICTIONS WITHOUT BREACH OF GERMAN/AMERICAN TREATY OR GATT PROVISIONS
William R. Lauer
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FOREIGN RELATIONS LAW--STANDING TO SUE--WEIMAR ART COLLECTION DENIED …
Recent Treaties And Statutes, William H. Schwarzschild, Iii
Recent Treaties And Statutes, William H. Schwarzschild, Iii
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
Admiralty--Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act Amendments of 1972--Congress Abrogates Doctrine of Seaworthiness for Longshoremen
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Space Law--Convention on Liability--Procedure Established to Enforce Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects
Admiralty--Choice Of Law--Ship Owner With Substantial Business Contacts In The United States Is An Employer Within Meaning Of Jones Act, Journal Staff
Admiralty--Choice Of Law--Ship Owner With Substantial Business Contacts In The United States Is An Employer Within Meaning Of Jones Act, Journal Staff
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law
Plaintiff, a Greek seaman, sought relief in federal court under the Jones Act for injuries suffered aboard ship while docked in a United States seaport. Defendants, corporations, controlled by a permanent resident alien of the United States, contended the Court was without jurisdiction since they were not employers within the meaning of the Jones Act and because the contract of employment with plaintiff provided for the application of Greek law. The District Court found for the plaintiff. The Fifth Circuit affirmed.
On certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, held, affirmed. A shipowner with substantial business contacts in the United …