Burns, White & Hickton, LLC

Burns White & Hickton, LLC is a law firm that offers a range of legal services. Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1987, the firm has expanded over the years, establishing additional offices in various locations. While "Hickton" is no longer part of the firm's name, the current entity is known simply as Burns White LLC.

The firm originally gained recognition for its work in defending railroads and has since diversified its practice areas. Burns White now provides legal services across multiple sectors, including:

Litigation and Dispute Resolution: They handle complex litigation, including commercial disputes, personal injury, and employment law cases.

Healthcare Law: Offering legal advice and representation in matters such as medical malpractice defense and regulatory compliance.

Employment Law: Providing counsel on employment disputes, labor relations, and human resources policies.

Corporate and Business Law: Assisting businesses with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and general counsel services.

Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights: Advising on bankruptcy proceedings, debt restructuring, and related creditor issues.

Environmental Law: Handling cases involving environmental regulations, compliance issues, and litigation.

The firm is known for its client-focused approach, aiming to deliver efficient and effective legal solutions. They combine the resources of a large firm with the personalized attention typically found in smaller practices.

With a reputation built on high standards of professionalism and expertise, Burns White LLC continues to serve a diverse clientele, including corporations, small businesses, and individuals. For more specific and up-to-date information, it is advisable to visit the firm's official website or consult directly with their offices.

412-394-2500
www.bwhllc.com
412-281-1352

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Maritime Legal Services

Pittsburgh USA

120 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400
Pittsburgh PA 15222
USA

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SOUTHERN COMET

High Speed Craft | Flag: United States of America | Port: HOUSTON, TX

Maritime News

Largest Japanese Cruise Ship Completes Its First Marine LNG Bunkering

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ASUKA III, said to be the largest Japanese-flagged cruise ship, has completed its first marine LNG bunkering by FueLNG Private at Singapore Cruise Centre.The bunkering milestone also marks Shell LNG's first supply to an LNG-powered cruise ship in the region, according to Singapore Cruise Centre.Asuka III is owned by NYK Cruises, a company of the Japanese shipping group NYK. The 52,200 GT newbuild is 230 meters long and 29.8 meters wide, with space for 744 passengers.„We look forward to many more such operations to come as the industry transitions towards cleaner fuels.

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2 days ago

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BW Opal FPSO Vessel set for Work off Australia

2 days ago

Seatrium delivered the Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessel (FPSO), BW Opal, to BW Offshore."We would like to express our appreciation to BW Offshore for entrusting Seatrium with their projects over the years," said Marlin Khiew, EVP, Energy (Americas), Seatrium. "The successful completion and delivery of BW Opal marks our 18th FPSO for BW Offshore."Seatrium’s scope of work included installation and integration works of topside modules, deck equipment and the turret mooring system, as well as completion and commissioning support for BW Offshore.

China (again) Flexes Naval Muscle

2 days ago

China has flexed its muscles this month by sending an unusually large number of naval and coast guard vessels through a swathe of East Asian waters, according to security documents and officials, in moves that have unnerved regional capitals.Since early May, China deployed fleets larger than usual, including navy, coast guard and other ships near Taiwan, the southern Japanese islands and the East and South China Seas, according to three regional security officials and documents of regional military activities reviewed by Reuters.On May 21 and May 27, for instance, China deployed nearly 60 and more than 70 ships, respectively, around three-quarters of them naval, the documents show.

Woodside to run North West Shelf LNG Plant to 2070

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Australia conditionally approved on Wednesday a request by Woodside Energy to extend until 2070 the life of its North West Shelf gas plant, following a six-year review dogged by delays, appeals and backlash from green groups.The facility on the Burrup peninsula in Western Australia is the country's oldest and largest liquefied natural gas plant and a key supplier to Asian markets, but concerns that its emissions could imperil ancient rock art held up a decision.In a statement, Environment Minister Murray Watt said the approval of project extension was subject to strict conditions, "particularly relating to the impact of air emissions levels.