CBP recently issued a ruling, HQ H309672, on July 15th, 2020 relating to wind farm activities (installation of wind turbine generators onto pre-constructed foundations) in the territorial sea off the coasts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. However, it then swiftly revoked that … Continue reading
Beware of filing a lawsuit in your hometown when you previously agreed to a different forum
Beware of filing a lawsuit in your hometown when you previously agreed to a different forum. You might be kicked out and sent packing to the proper venue, having wasted a lot of time and legal fees. In Stoneville USA, … Continue reading
“Alter Ego” liability is easy to allege, but so difficult to prove!
“Alter Ego” liability is easy to allege, but so difficult to prove! But it can be done with some creative thinking, good old-fashioned footwork, and a bit of luck. In Bunge S.A. v. Pacific Gulf Services (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (April … Continue reading
McKasson & Klein LLP is moving to a NEW OFFICE LOCATION
We’re excited to announce as of June 1st, 2019 we are moving to a new location–a mere 100 yards from our old address! Our new office address is: 18401 Von Karman Ave, Suite 330 Irvine, CA 92612 Our contact information … Continue reading
Interpleader; Lessons in OW Bunker
Neil Klein was featured on the panel at the November, 2017 Pacific Admiralty Seminar in San Francisco. ... Continue reading
Section 1782 – Update US Discovery in Aid of Foreign Proceedings
By: Neil Klein and Rocio Ashby Download PDF Background We have written previously about 28 U.S.C. §1782, a little known but powerful US statute that permits foreign litigants outside the US to obtain discovery in the US for use in … Continue reading
Mckasson & Klein Announces Multi-Million Trial Victory
On January 23rd 2017, McKasson & Klein secured an 8.7 million dollar judgment for its client based on a 14 day jury trial. The case centered around a disloyal employee who, over a period of years, built up the trust … Continue reading
Hanjin Shipping collapse leaves up to 15,000 cargo containers piled up
Read the Full Article Container company Seaco Global Ltd., based in London, leased about 50,000 containers to Hanjin that it cannot account for, said Neil B. Klein, an Irvine-based attorney representing the company. Right now, he is looking for the … Continue reading