TIPS Admiralty & Maritime Committee Conference Call

April 19, 2012 @ 12:30 p.m. EST

Call and meeting commenced at 12:35 p.m. EST.

I.

Welcome and Introduction by the Chair Members in Attendance: Chris Nolan (Chair), Pam Palmer(Chair Elect Designee), Anne Kulesa, Mike Daly, Joe Kulesa, Jim Bartlett, Blythe Daly, Ray Waid, Ryan Tennett, Olivia Palmer, David Garfinkel, Darren Harrison, Lili Beneda, Philip Brickman, David Daly, Wayne Parker

II. MLA in New York (May 1-4) i. Full schedule of committee meetings and events: http://www.mlaus.org/content/ItemContent/1221Events.pdf ii. MLA Liaison meeting with ABA, Thursday May 3 at 2 pm at Holland & Knight offices - Jim Bartlett reports he will have other ABA leadership in attendance to address joint efforts. Will be 20 minutes. iii. YLC meeting, Thursday May 3 at 2 pm at Holland & Knight offices; Pam Palmer, Sean O'Neill and Chris Nolan will present on different types of business development; YLC social event Thursday night - Contact Pamela Schultz iv. MLA general meeting, Friday morning May 4, ABCNY - 9-12 pm v. Inaugural AMLC committee lunch at NY Yacht Club, 12 pm, May 4; right across from annual meeting. Contact Blythe Daly to RSVP. Persons attending so far: Chris Nolan, Pam Palmer, Attilio Costabel, Jessica Martyn, Blythe Daly, Cathy Roberts III. Law student writing competition a. 16 entries from law schools around the country; Laurie Sands is coordinating the selection process; Goal is to announce the winner by ABA TIPS Spring Leadership meeting IV. ABA Tips Spring Meeting in Charleston a. Registration and schedule: http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/events/tort_trial_insurance_practice/2 012/05/tips_joint_springmeetingwithgpsoloanduia/2012_schedule_of_events.authc heckdam.pdf b. Charleston School of Law committee interaction event, Friday afternoon May 18: will begin at 3 PM. Committee members attending event - Nolan, Sands, Martyn. Discussion of careers and q/a. c. Olivia Palmer Friday evening gala: over 80 people will be in attendance involving a cross section of Charleston maritime firms, organizations, etc. d. AMLC business meeting, Saturday afternoon 1 pm May 19, Charleston Place; all invited to attend e. Carolinas Yacht Club dinner/Charleston School of Law, Saturday night; by invitation only. Hosted by Professor Bridwell.
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TIPS Admiralty & Maritime Committee Conference Call

April 19, 2012 @ 12:30 p.m. EST

V. Special Edition Newsletter - cruise ship industry focus was a success. Will seek to distribute at the MLA cruise ship committee meeting in New York. a. Next newsletter: we have five articles scheduled already, ranging from armed guards on ships to bill of lading issues. VI. Practitioner of the Year idea - Ray Waid addressed how New Orleans bar association handles process. For ABA, focus would be on plaintiff, defense, and insurance angle. Preliminary stages only and will need to study nomination and selection process. VII. Maritime industry outreach - Wayne Parker, assistant general counsel for Horizon Lines addressed key issues facing the industry as he sees it. Four points to focus on for U.S. companies in particular - bankruptcy, Jones Act, labor disputes, and the environment. Considerations for CLE later this year. a. Vice Chair Dawn Serafine - new position at Skanska US. VIII. Rotterdam Rules update - No new progress from the U.S. aspect; Denmark and Norway have made progress. Norwegian report has summary translated to English. Support for ratification. IX. AMLC Linked in subgroup page - continue to post discussions, articles, and polls X. Membership/law student outreach - continuing efforts but nothing new to report. XI. Recreational boating update - Mike Daly and Art Severance are on time; reviewing MLA summary sheets to make sure all areas are covered. XII. Graduation well wishes - Stetson University College of Law sent note regarding future Vice Chair Chris Hamilton. Graduating in a few weeks.

XIII. Other business o None

Call and meeting adjourned at 1:20 p.m. EST.

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