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As one of the oldest forms of insurance, marine insurance has taken on many shapes and forms in this modern world. Under the simplest circumstances, selecting proper insurance is a difficult task. For companies involved in offshore construction and dredging operations, the procurement of proper insurance is of the utmost importance. Your insurance requirements are more complicated than the average marine operator due to the construction aspect of your operation. In order to make informed decisions when procuring insurance, it is important to know the basics of what types of insurance are available as well as what each type of policy covers. 

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::	U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Appoints George J. Fowler, III to its Louisiana Advisory Committee February 15th, 2013
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::	FRVF Opens Second Office in Colombia January 17th, 2013
::	New Mining Legislation and Investment Opportunities in Colombia by Luis Enrique Cuervo January 10th, 2013
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::	Norman Sullivan was selected as the recipient of the Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award by the New Orleans Bar Association September 28th, 2012
::	Antonio J. Rodriguez named, New Orleans Magazines Top Lawyers for Admiralty & Maritime Law and George J. Fowler, III named, New Orleans Magazines Top Lawyers for International Arbitration September 26th, 2012
::	Marine Insurance Pitfalls: Making sure that you are adequately covered by Larry DeMarcay July 30th, 2012
::	Credentialing, UTV's & You by Larry DeMarcay June 5th, 2012
::	U.S. District Court in Missouri Holds That Punitive Damages Are Available for Unseaworthiness Claims by Philip Brickman May 29th, 2012
::	U.S. Fifth Circuit Clarifies the Point at Which a Maritime Lien is Extinguished by Phillip Brickman May 21st, 2012
::	Punitive Damages in Maritime Cases by Larry DeMarcay February 9th, 2012
::	Term 'arising under' may be narrowly construed in arbitration agreements by Antonio J Rodriguez, Philip Brickman and Christian Sauce February 3rd, 2012
::	U.S. Fifth Circuit Considers Meaning of “Any Contractual Relationship” in the Context of Third Party Defense to Liability Under OPA by Philip Brickman January 30th, 2012
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::	Hispanic Executive - Generational Greats: George Fowler December 6th, 2011
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::	Invasion to Property and Actions to Mitigate Damages Satisfy the Physical Damage Requirement of the Economic Loss Rule July 15th, 2011
::	An Overview of Salvage Law: Avoiding Salvor Exposure by Larry DeMarcay July 1st, 2011
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::	Mat Gray, III speaks at the Louisiana Surplus Lines Association's 2010 Mid-Year Meeting October 1st, 2010
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::	Eve S. Reardon Receives Award from Louisiana State Bar Association August 2nd, 2010
::	Bellsouth Extends Appreciation to Fowler Rodriguez July 27th, 2010
::	Maria Isabel Hoelle Appointed to the Florida International University’s President’s Council July 23rd, 2010
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::	Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli Partner Delos E. Flint, Jr. Joins 2010 Class of New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law February 1st, 2010
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::	Cristina Fowler Chauvin of Fowler Rodriguez Valdes-Fauli elected to New Orleans Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors November 30th, 2009
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::	Rolando Alberto Anillo-Badia joins Miami office October 19th, 2009
::	Raúl J. Valdés-Fauli Appointed to Florida Memorial University Board of Directors October 9th, 2009
::	Ivonne Barroso Certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Mediator October 7th, 2009
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::	George J. Fowler, III selected to 2010 Best Lawyers in the specialty of Maritime Law August 14th, 2009
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::	Frank Quesada Appointed to the Coral Gables Community Foundation Board of Directors June 2nd, 2009
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::	George J. Fowler III to speak at May 29th WTC Luncheon discussing the outlook on U.S. - Cuba relations and what it could mean for Louisiana May 22nd, 2009
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::	Cristi Fowler Chauvin appointed to WTC Committee April 17th, 2009
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