Marshall Islands Companies Get Clarity on Virtual Shareholder Meetings

The ability of public companies to conduct virtual shareholder meetings has received significant attention in 2020 following the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus that resulted in numerous jurisdictions around the world imposing restrictions that prevent in person meetings and impede travel. Recognizing the uncertainty that these restrictions placed on 2020 annual shareholder meetings, the U.S. […]

Emergency Measures Available to Marshall Islands Shipowners in Light of COVID-19

COVID-19 has upended the ways in which business is conducted around the world, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (and other prominent flag jurisdictions) have made necessary changes to accommodate those transactions that traditionally required production of originals or in-person interaction. Pursuant to the Guideline promulgated by the Republic in April 2020: For the […]