PODCAST: Jones Walker talks COVID-19 litigation

Written by Marine Log Staff
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Ford Wogan and Sara Kuebel of Jones Walker

In this edition of Listen Up!, we talk with Ford Wogan and Sara Kuebel of law firm Jones Walker to explore COVID-19’s impact on maritime litigation.

Wogan and Kuebel explain what the COVID-19 pandemic means in terms of litigation; what factors owners and operators should consider in terms of maintenance and cure in relation to the virus; what additional liability concerns exist because of COVID-19; and more.

Wogan is a partner in Jones Walker LLP’s Maritime Practice Group, where he focuses on maritime and oilfield litigation. Ford represents clients in a broad range of disputes, with a concentration on maritime personal injury/death and oilfield defense, including claims under General Maritime Law, the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Ford’s practice also focuses on maritime cybersecurity issues and developments.

Kuebel is an associate in Jones Walker LLP’s Maritime Practice Group. She advises clients in a broad range of disputes, with a concentration in maritime litigation, including allisions and collisions, claims under General Maritime Law, the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Sara has also assisted in the drafting of amicus briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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