US Bodily Injury News December 2010
20/12/2010
This December issue of US Bodily Injury News covers: Round Table Seminar 2010 Practical perspectives on the litigation process, Maintenance rates, Cure obligations, Arbitration clauses, Proving medical expenses in Texas, and Emotional distress claims
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The Club has published its latest Legal Briefing "Comprehensive rights and protection at work" reviewing the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) and explaining the implications for Members of its adoption into national labour laws.
Arbitration Fees and Costs
29/11/2010
Fees and Costs for Arbitration according to the LMAA terms from 1st March 2010.
CMS Newsletter 7/10 (November 2010)
11/11/2010
Development of Pre-contracting Issue:
Article compares mandatory migrant worker insurance to P&I insurance coverage
What are the key differences between the minimum compulsory insurance requirements provided for within Section 37-A of the AMWA/RA 10022 and the scope of P&I cover? Where can our Manning Agent obtain insurance meeting the Compulsory Insurance obligations? What is the IG's position in relation to the Certificate of Cover? Should Members sign the Certificate of Cover or authorise its issuance on their behalf? If a Member signs the Certificate of Cover or authorises its issuance on his behalf, will Club cover be prejudiced?
EU Regulation 961/2010 - Iran sanctions
27/10/2010
The EU published the Regulation 961/2010 to implement the Council Decision of 26 July 2010 concerning restrictive measures against Iran setting out existing EU sanctions
The International Convention on Civil Liability was adopted to ensure that adequate compensation is available to persons suffering damage caused by oil spills.
14th October 2010 Amendments to POEA SEC:
US Coast Guard published its circular NVIC No 2-10 providing guidance on implementation and enforcement of VRP Final Rule requirements. A correction and further update to Annex 4 of Club Circular 12/10 is provided below. An amendment has been made to the previously circulated Donjon Smit contract. This circular refers to Club Circular 12/10 and a similar circular is to be issued by all Group clubs.
Limit on Special War Risks P&I cover for 2009 policy year remains US$500 million. "Bio-Chem" exclusion remains and a supplementary cover for "Bio-Chem" risks in respect of crew & legal costs limited at US$30 million continues to be available. A portion of these covers is provided in accordance with the requirements of the US Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (Act), as amended by the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (TRIRA) of 2007.