On August 14, 2014, the Admiralty Law Section, the Federal Litigation Section and the Broward County Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is presenting the seminar "The Costa Concordia: What if this Happened in U.S. Waters?" This seminar will take place at the Riverside Hotel, 620 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 and will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The anticipated Florida CLE credits will be 7.0 hours and Florida Admiralty and Maritime Law Certification Credit will be available.
The seminar agenda is impressive and includes the following:
Seminar Agenda
8:30 – 8:40 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
Speaker: Patricia Olney, Seminar Chair
8:40 – 9:00 a.m.
Short Update on Status of Litigation over Costa Concordia
Speaker: Atillio Costabel
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Forum Selection/Jurisdiction
Speaker: Allan Kelley
9:30 – 10:35 a.m.
Salvage/Recovery and Pre-Planning for a Disaster
Moderator: Michelle Otero Valdes; Speakers: Art Meade, VP/General Counsel, Crowley Maritime Corp.; Michael Brown, Area EVP Marine, Arthur J. Gallagher
10:30 – 10:50 a.m.
Morning Break
10:50 a.m. – Noon
Peculiar Maritime Remedies and Damages: In rem prospects, Bankruptcy, Bonds, and Maritime Liens
Moderator: Demetrios Kirkiles; Speakers: George Chalos, Allan Kelley
Noon – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch (on premises) with Speaker Patrick O’Keefe, Upcoming FBA National Director and Maritime Attorney, New Orleans, LA
1:15 – 2:05 p.m.
Criminal Law Considerations
Moderator: Capt. Alan Richard; Speakers:
Stephen Darmody; Jamie Raich, AUSA; George Chalos
2:05 – 2:55 p.m.
Personal Injury: Crew and Passengers Panel with
Plaintiff and Defendant Perspectives
Moderator: Jacob Munch; Speakers: Andy Waks; Ryon Little
2:55 – 3:10 p.m.
Afternoon Break
3:10 – 4:10 p.m.
Geographical and Multi-Agency Administrative Issues of a Disaster Including Ethical Concerns Where Practicing in an Non-Home District/State
Moderator: Jody Foster; Speakers: Lindsey Brock; Capt. Michael Kucharski
4:10 – 5:00 p.m.
Appellate Aspects and Updates on Recent Pertinent Case Law
Speakers: Patricia Olney; Philip Parrish
You can sign up for the seminar at FBA.org. If you are interested in learning more about the seminar, are interested in sponsoring this seminar or want to contact me in general, please feel free to contact me at mov@chaloslaw.com.