Will Baldwin, a partner and leader of the maritime transactional team, and Jim Kearns, special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group, co-authored the article “What To Expect From The SHIPS For America Act” published by The Waterways Journal on January 3, 2025. Recently launched in both chambers of Congress, the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security (SHIPS) for America Act provides a comprehensive approach to revitalizing the United States as a maritime nation. Will and Jim's article focuses on how the proposed legislation would benefit the inland waterways.