Author Archives: Kenneth Engerrand

October 2022 Longshore/Maritime Update (No. 281) Notes from your Updater: The Department of Labor has announced the National Average Weekly Wage that will be applicable for the 12-month period beginning October 1, 2022.  The National Average Weekly Wage is $$916.99. Consequently, … Read full post…

September 2022 Longshore/Maritime Update (No. 280) Notes from your Updater: The Department of Labor sent the following letter on August 26, 2022, to note the “reopening” of offices in Chicago and Philadelphia. This does not mean the offices will be … Read full post…

August 2022 Longshore/Maritime Update (No. 279) Notes from your Updater: On June 21, 2022, Judge Bloom held that claimants under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996 (the LIBERTAD Act), commonly referred to as the … Read full post…

July 2022 Longshore/Maritime Update (No. 278) Notes from your Updater: According to the Internal Revenue Service, midyear increases in the mileage rates are “rare.” Nonetheless, the IRS has announced an increase in the mileage rates for the final six months … Read full post…

June 2022 Longshore/Maritime Update (No. 277) Notes from your Updater: Happy 70th birthday to your Updater. On April 28, 2022, Judge Bashant held that insurance subrogation claims against the United States on behalf of a Navy contractor that suffered damage … Read full post…