While Puerto Rico is under an island-wide lockdown from March 16 to April 12, 2020 (Governor of Puerto Rico Executive Order 23-20/March 15, 2020, as amended), which requires all persons but those providing essential services to remain at home, the seaports remain open. However, it is necessary to mention that, as a United States territory, […]

Puerto Rico is in a lockdown due to the COVID-19 crisis. As a result, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department (“PRTD”) and other government entities have announced the postponement of various tax filing, payment, and compliance due dates for the months of March and April 2020. Following are the new due dates for tax filing and […]

  Effective until February 28, 2020 San Juan, Puerto Rico. The United States Coast Guard (“USCG”) has extended the temporary rule that established a safety zone for transportation of liquified gas carriers.  The previous rule, designed to protect personnel, transiting vessels, and liquified propane gas carriers, was effective until Novmeber15, 2019.  The new temporary rule, […]

It is not uncommon that contracts will contain forum selection clauses to establish the place where a party can bring suit regarding a dispute or incident arising as consequence of the contractual relation.  As a general rule, a forum selection clause will be enforced unless the party opposing said clause “[can] clearly show that enforcement […]

As P&I Club Correspondents, Jiménez, Graffam & Lausell is often instructed to liaise with vessel Agents to make sure that injured or ill crewmembers receive adequate medical care and that the costs incurred are reasonable.  In many instances, the need for medical care develops as an emergency where immediate action is required. It is also […]