Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
American Bar Association
Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Environmental Enforcement and Crimes Committee
Cosponsored by the International Environmental Law Committee of the Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources and the Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee of the Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section
Presents a “Quick Teleconference” program
The Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Prosecutions Involving Pollution from Ocean Going Ships-What Every Lawyer Needs to Know
Program Information
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Central Time
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Pacific Time
Program Overview:
Prosecution of shipping companies and their crew for violations of United States law related to vessel pollution has been on-going for over a decade. In the last two years alone over 60 companies have been charged with criminal violations related to pollution incidents at sea. While companies have been prosecuted for violations that occur in port, the pollution itself most often occurs outside of U.S. waters. The teleconference will examine the U.S. jurisdiction to prosecute these crimes. It will also provide guidance to lawyers representing companies on the options for responding to a Coast Guard boarding of a company vessel and subsequent criminal investigation. The teleconference will examine a provision in U.S. law that allows for the court to award a person who provides information leading to conviction up to half of a criminal fine, as well as new rules regarding air emissions from ships. Finally, the program will explore just how widespread the illegal discharge practices are and what industry can do to achieve greater compliance.
Who Should Attend:
The teleconference is essential for anyone working on maritime or shipping matters involving ocean going vessels. The discussion will provide guidance regarding what type of conduct is likely to result in criminal prosecution and options regarding how to approach the government when a client becomes a suspect in an environmental crime investigation or prosecution.
Moderator:
Walter James, Walter James III, PLLC, Grapevine, TX
Panelists:
Mike Chalos, Chalos O’Connor & Duffy, Port Washington, NY
Captain Fred Kenney, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC
Richard Udell, U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Crimes Section, Washington, DC
This program will not offer CLE credit.
HOST SITE LOCATION
Participation at a host site location is free of charge; however, reservations are required.
Washington, DC
Alston & Bird
950 F Street, NW
RSVP: Shelley Washington, (202) 756-3195 or Shelley.washington@alston.com
ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in):
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.
Online registration is encouraged for immediate confirmation and billing receipt. You may also complete this form and fax it to (760) 931-0079. Once your registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number.
The registration fee covers the cost of the phone connection; you are encouraged to have others listen to the program with you. Registration cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
*The Section has secured ConferTel to provide conferencing services, including registration, conferencing and payment. Please make checks payable to ConferTel. Questions regarding the teleconference can be directed to ConferTel at (866) 930-4500.
Registration Fee:
Registrations cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
Section Members: $80 | Gov't, Academic, or Public Interest: $80 | Other ABA Members: $100 | General Attendance: $110
Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.
Late Registration Notice:
Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).
Law Students:
Complimentary registrations are available for law student groups and environmental law societies. Please contact Ninah Moore at MooreN@staff.abanet.org to secure your registration.
The Nuts and Bolts of U.S. Prosecutions Involving Pollution from Ocean Going Ships-What Every Lawyer Needs to Know Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to Walter James, walter.james@jamespllc.com by Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
