The Supreme Court will determine whether a choice of law clause to a maritime insurance policy is unenforceable if its enforcement is contrary to the "strong public policy" of the forum state.
The Supreme Court has entertained a wide variety of maritime cases with issues including a limitation of liability defense and cases involving the scope of marine terms.
The bill would allow people to remain on their property as they rebuild, require quicker approval of building permits and set a time frame for removing damaged boats.