I think there are compelling arguments that FL got screwed. Was it unlawful? That's the rub. The law here, as I have been able to understand it is, really murky with a lot of overlap of jurisdiction and potential contradictions. I don't think Merryday wanted anything to do with the fall-out if he ruled in FL's favor. The fall-out would have been a comprehensive review of a ton of maritime law as well as serious questions regarding the extent of PHE's - another mess that he'd rather have con