Welcome to Maritime Law at University of Hastings Law School
Class No.
Thursdays at 2:40 - 4:30 p.m.
Classroom J
Adjunct University Professor Cory Birnberg
Below you will find assignments and links pertaining to our
class. Please be sure to check back often for updates.
Class Syllabus
Special Cases not in book – required reading
Jury Instructions
Briefs- opinions
Notices
Quizzes
Prior Final Exams
Contact Professor Birnberg
FAQ's Regarding the Class
The maritime law class is an overall coverage of maritime law. It is a general introduction to maritime law to allow the law school graduate to actually engage in the practice of law. It deals with not only the historical and theoretical basis of maritime law, but provides practical litigation experience and opinions with reference to ongoing actual cases in maritime law. The course follows the format of discussing jurisdiction of the courts, personal injury components of maintenance (compensation) & cure (medical entitlements), Jones Act seaman, longshoreman (those guys loading and unloading those big ships), wrongful death, collision, tugs & towage, pilotage.
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Court Information
Links to all 58 County Courts
Federal Courts & 9th Cir.Click Here
