Tag Archives: OPA

When No Privity of Contract Qualifies as “Any Contractual Relationship” under OPA

By James D. Bercaw on February 3rd, 2012 Posted in Marine Services, Maritime Contracts

Transactions to procure supplies for vessels engaged in international trade typically involve numerous international and local brokers, agents and contractors. The vessel operator or charterer will place an order for supplies with a broker. The broker locates a seller with the best price and reputation in the vicinity of the vessel. The seller makes arrangements… Continue Reading

EPA links hydraulic fracturing with groundwater contamination

By Andrew J. Quackenbos on December 22nd, 2011 Posted in Energy, Hydraulic Fracturing, Marine Services

Last month, I looked at the EPA’s November 2011 plan to study the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water resources and the implications of that plan for oil and gas producers. A new draft report issued by the EPA may be an early indicator that the EPA will, indeed, find that hydraulic fracturing… Continue Reading

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