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Blank Rome associate <a href="/people/emma-c-jones/" id="19155">Emma C. Jones</a> joined host Kait Borsay on Alongside, the podcast from NorthStandard for the shipping industry. Kait, Emma, and fellow guest Gina Venezia, President and Head of Commercial Americas for NorthStandard, explore the Jones Act, a fundamental United States law regulating maritime commerce.

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In the episode, the discussion delves into the cabotage laws enforced by the&nbsp;Act&nbsp;and its personal injury provisions unique to the U.S. maritime context. They examine the&nbsp;Act's historical roots, modern impacts on the shipping industry, including offshore&nbsp;activities, enforcement mechanisms by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the stringent penalties for violations. The episode provides valuable insights into how the&nbsp;Jones&nbsp;Act&nbsp;affects merchandise transportation, injury remedies for seamen, and the evolving challenges within maritime law.

To listen to the episode, please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ivoox.com/en/the-jones-act-and-u-s-shipping-essential-insights-audios-mp3_rf_136138317_1.html">here</a>.&nbsp;

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