From hawaiioceanlaw
Somali Pirates Make Strange Bedfellows
The U.S. Navy came to the aid of a North Korean vessel besieged by pirates off the coast of Somalia, as reported here.
As the Navy spokesperson stated, the U.S. Navy will help mariners in distress regardless of their country of origin.
Posted at 12:15 PM
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Supreme Court to Hear Exxon Valdez Punitive Damages Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a petition to hear Exxon's claim regarding the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Exxon claims that the $2.5 billion punitive damage award was unlawful.
Reported by New York Times
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