Bills of Lading - A Guide to Recent Decisions & Developments

Introduction

Are you grappling with claims involving cargo loss, damage, mis-delivery, or the legal complications of switching bills of lading?

This course will provide potential solutions and strategies to common problems in relation to claims and issues arising from the now common practice of switching bills of lading and provide clarity on critical legal questions.

The virtual classroom seminar is aimed at those in the United Kingdom who already have some knowledge and experience in dry shipping law and/or carriage of goods by sea.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• How to avoid the perils of title to sue
• The most recent nuances of the law on the Hague Rules in various respects
• What are switch bills and what are the perils associated with their use?
• What is the correct approach to the burden of proof in unseaworthiness or breaches of Article III rule 2 of the Hague Rules?
• When is a bill of lading considered “spent” under section 2 of COGSA 1992?
• What practical and legal hurdles must be overcome when enforcing Letters of Indemnity (LOIs) in mis-delivery cases?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.