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The Ultimate
Jones Act Seminar: $275
The Ultimate Jones Act Seminar Schedule:
TBA
| “Congress has just recodified U.S. Maritime Law, changing the Jones Act, the Death on the High Seas Act (DOHSA), and the Admiralty Extension Act, among others, Learn the details of these changes and how they will affect your practice at the Ultimate Jones Act Seminar.” |
Call us at The Longshore Institute and we will be glad to provide you information about the Jones Act Seminar
The Ultimate Jones Act seminar is a one-day course presented by Thomas C. Fitzhugh III and James A. George. It is designed for attorneys and insurance agents to familiarize them with the Jones Act from the perspectives of both plaintiff and defense lawyers. At the conclusion of the seminar, participants will be able to identify potential Jones Act claims and have the knowledge to investigate, defend or prosecute, and settle them on a reasonable basis. Credits are available for attorneys in states requiring CLE (includes one hour of professionalism/ethics credit). Continuing education credits are available for insurance adjusters and other professionals.
The specific topics to be covered include:
- History of the Jones Act
- Interplay of Federal & State Remedies
- Burden of Proof
- Seaman’s Status
- Damage, Maintenance, & Cure
- What is a vessel?
- Forum Selection – State vs. Federal
- Persons Not Covered / Exclusions
- Ethics & Professionalism
- Procedure / Remand / Investigation
- Insurance Coverage Issues
- News Cases / Panel Discussion
The cost of the seminar is $275 and includes comprehensive course materials and a detailed outline.
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