Number one sea port in north america for the importation of fresh fruit bananas, and juice, concentrate. If you had a banana this morning for breakfast it probably came through the port of wilmington. Our nickname is top banana. The top banana port. Port of wilmington isnt just important for the state of delaware, it serves as a key economic engine in new castle county, its also a key port for the entire United States. So protecting our ports, safeguarding our Economic Opportunity is responsibility that we take very seriously. As the Government Accountability office and other experts have noted, u. S. Port security has come a long way. Shortly after 9 11, the Maritime Transportation security act of 2002 became law and empowered the coast guard with new authorities to ensure commercial vessels and port facility meet minimum Security Standards. A few years later the safe port act of 2006 authorized key cargo and supply chains security programs enforced by u. S. Customs and Border Protect
To meaningfully deescalate the crisis and provide an opportunity to move forward diplomatically. It has to recognize the results of the election and engage directly with the government of ukraine. It needs to completely withdraw its military forces from the border area, stop the flow of militants and weapons across the border, exercise influence among armed separatists, renounce violence, resolve their differences peacefully and, of course, in terms of what it cant do, no military intervention. If russia takes these steps its equally important that ukraine respond in an appropriate manner. The president elect has a plan for what he calls peace, unity, and reform. It includes things like pursuing the national dialogue, a ceasefire, decentralization, amnesty for those who put down their weapons and drawing separatists into the political process. Ukraine should pursue those steps. It should avoid having to pursue martial law, disproportionate use of force, or fullscale Counterterrorism Op
Anuradha Agnihotri, Trilegal
A dispute resolution expert, Agnihotri has been a part of the legal sector for 14 years. She has extensive experience in international commercial and domestic arbitrations and litigation across courts and tribunals in India.
She regularly handles matters involving shareholder disputes, investment disputes, construction projects and a variety of cutting-edge commercial issues.
Agnihotri has also been working on technology disputes as well as with the TMT team, particularly representing intermediaries in various proceedings filed against them in defamation suits and similar matters.
She regularly appears on behalf of clients as an arguing counsel in arbitrations and courts and is passionate about two things – a strong judiciary and women at work.