The Complex Legal Web of U.S. Inland Waterways

Post Focus: Inland Waterways Law and Jurisdiction The body of law governing U.S. inland waterways—rivers, lakes, and canals—is a complex interplay of federal maritime law, state property rights, and navigation regulations. This post demystifies key concepts like navigability, admiralty jurisdiction, and the conflict between public access and private riparian rights. Navigating the United States’ vast […]

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