News & Events

NBF attorneys Rivers Black and Curt Feig are participating in the upcoming 2019 Newport – Ensenada International Yacht Race (see //nosa.org/). The firm sailing trophy case eagerly awaits their return. 

Update: Maybe next year ….

NBF attorneys Chris Nicoll, Curt Feig, and Mindy Drogseth delivered an on site continuing education presentation to professional liability adjusters in Deerfield, Illinois, addressing medical malpractice defense in Washington, Washington’s approach to an insurer’s duty to defend, and developing issues on the collateral source rule in Washington.

NBF attorney Larry Altenbrun published an article on LinkedIn exploring the Batterton v. Dutra case, regarding which the Supreme Court heard oral argument on March 25. That case involves the issue of whether an injured seaman is entitled to seek punitive damages based upon an claim for unseaworthiness. Larry’s article can be found here: //www.linkedin.com/pulse/wwcd-punitive-damages-maritime-law-returns-us-supreme-larry-altenbrun/.

NBF attorneys Rivers Black, Larry Altenbrun and Chris Reilly returned from a 5-day trip to London to visit clients and colleagues in the London market. During the trip, the trio provided presentations on the topics of punitive damages, maritime personal injury law primer, the effective use of litigation experts.

NBF attorneys Larry Altenbrun and Chris Reilly provided a U.S. shipowner client training on Not a Puny Concern: The Expansion of Punitive Damages in Maritime Actions and Good Practices in Shipboard Investigations.

NBF attorney Jeremy Jones was elected President of the Marine Insurance Association of Seattle (“MIAS”), which is the leading marine insurance professional association in the Pacific Northwest. MIAS is comprised of marine underwriters, claims professionals, surveyors, attorneys, and others who participate in the marine insurance market. Congratulations Jeremy and thanks for your service to this important organization!!

NBF attorney Chris Reilly has written a new article titled, “Follow These Nine Guidelines to Succeed As a Litigation Consultant (and Expert Witness).” Check it out and let us know what you think.

The annual NBF Mardi Gras Party should be on your calendar for the evening of Wednesday, January 23. We are again holding it at the J&M Café. Check your e-mail for the invitation!!

Our many recreational vessel owning clients may be interested to know that the U.S. Coast Guard is now offering recreational vessel owners an opportunity to renew their certificate of documentation for more than one year at a time. Instructions are posted on the NVDC website.

NBF attorney Rod Fonda was named to Who’s Who Legal – Shipping 2019.