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"Louisiana Supreme Court Concludes That Permanently Moored Casinos Are Not 'Vessels' Under Maritime Law," Jones Walker LLP Maritime Newsletter

By Christopher K. Ulfers

Newsletter

January 31, 2020

The Louisiana Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Caldwell v. St Charles Gaming (No. 2019-CC-1238), holding that that the Grand Palais Casino in Lake Charles, Louisiana, does not qualify as a “vessel” for purposes of the Jones Act or the general maritime law. Continue reading >

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