Yesterday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released its first-ever Department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEP). The CEP is applicable to all corporate criminal matters except antitrust violations. DOJ…
What the Indictment SaysOn February 12, 2026, a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned a two-count indictment against Captain Avtandil Kalandadze, the master of the motor tanker…
The Chalos & Co litigation team are pleased to share that they have, once again, been recognized and published as expert contributors to the International Comparative Legal Guide- Shipping Law…
The Western District of Washington recently issued a pair of summary judgment decisions opening the way for liability in a $14.3 million oil spill clean-up cost recovery action. The case…
We share the following significant outcomes for vessel owners and operators from this Spring’s International Maritime Organization’s (IMO’s) Committee Meetings: LEG 112: The 112th session of IMO’s Legal Committee (LEG…
We are thrilled to share a recent triumph at Chalos & Co that reinforces our commitment to justice and litigation expertise. Last week, George M. Chalos secured a resounding defense…
Bankruptcy and the Voluntary Termination of Maritime Service Contracts On October 8, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an unpublished opinion affirming judgment of…
SMART PHONES: What is Your Right to Privacy? In a recent decision out of the Western District of Washington, District Judge Coughenour ruled that the FBI violated the Fourth Amendment’s…