OPA 90 Alert – New Limitations on Lessor Liability

Wednesday, August 11, 2004

Holland & Knight LLP issued a Maritime Alert advising clients of the recent amendment of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) that substantially ameliorates the risk of oil pollution liability for financial lessors.

A copy of the Maritime Alert may be obtained from Nancy Hengen, Partner, New York Office [1-212-513-3255 and nancy.hengen@hklaw.com ].

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