All Legal, Regulatory & Compliance articles – Page 7
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Yacht-linked legal practices to merge?
Clyde & Co and BLM are both active in the superyacht market
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Canadian luxury tax on new boats will be a “job killer”
New report from leading economist says proposed luxury tax will punish boatbuilders, dealerships without achieving revenue goals
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NMMA, IMCI celebrate 20-year boat certification partnership
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) in the US and IMCI, the International Marine Certification Institute, are celebrating 20 years of successful combined certification of boats and yachts for both US and EU. The partnership streamlined the recreational boating inspection process for the two largest boating areas of the world, ...
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Biden Administration confirms timing for removal of EU boat & motor tariffs
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reports today that the EU plans to lift retaliatory tariffs on US boats and engines on 1 January 2022
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EU Commissioner & US President announce suspension of tariff dispute
The agreement includes lifting of the EU’s retaliatory tariffs on boats and engines, along with other US products that have been penalised in the dispute
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“Clock ticking, time to end tariffs once and for all” - marine industry joins call ahead of G20 Summit
EBI and NMMA among those urging leaders to remove retaliatory tariffs
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Two British boatbuilders fined £430k over health and safety breaches
Both cases brought before judges this month
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European Boating Industry urges end to EU-US tariffs dispute
EBI seeks resolution before second tranche of EU rebalancing measures come into effect at end of November
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Spain to debate environmental impact of “overcrowding of the sea”
The environment minister of the Balearic Parliament is calling for a “diligent” debate about the number of boats traversing the waters of the Balearic Islands, leading to “overcrowding” and environmental concerns. Minister Miquel Mir was responding to local concerns in Minorca that 40% of some 2,380 vessels at anchor were ...
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Malibu expected to appeal against liability judgement in $200m court award
The Louden, Tennessee based boat builder was cleared on claims of design defects, but is expected to seek a reduction or reversal of the substantial judgement by a Georgia jury in a product liability case involving the tragic death of a seven year old
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Malibu faces largest ever Georgia damages award for pain and suffering
Georgia court jury apportions responsibility
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China’s outboard engine manufacturers respond to proposed emissions legislation
More than 30 companies propose coordinated action
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MRAA, Dealer Profit Services release compliance process guide
The ’Guide to Creating a Compliance Process’ explains why having a compliance process is smart for business
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Veethree receives UKCA type approval from HPi-CEproof
HPi-CEproof is the only approved body for the UK Recreational Craft Regulations
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European death knell for internal combustion engines?
The European Commission signals its timeline for banning internal combustion engines on roadways across the 27-nation region
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US marine retailers oppose Watercraft Excise Tax increase
MRAA joins regional and national groups challenging new proposal
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USMCA one year later: lessons learned
Trade officials from the US, Mexico and Canada to host panel discussion on top priorities going forward
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US, EU end Airbus-Boeing dispute, but not yet steel and boat trade duties
EU officials hope a repeal of the duties can be negotiated
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Turkish marina receives 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accreditation
Yalikavak Marina is located just north of Bodrum