FMC Adding 2 Temporary Judges to Help With Workload
The Federal Maritime Commission is bringing on two temporary administrative law judges to help it handle a “significant increase” in complaints and disputes filed before the commission, the FMC said Oct. 8. Most complaints involve COVID-19 pandemic-era supply chain issues. “Adding two additional judges will permit the OALJ to ensure timely adjudication of the record number of pending proceedings,” the commission said.
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ALJs Richard Ambrow and Mary Hervey from the Department of Health and Human Services officially began a one-year assignment with the FMC Oct. 1. The FMC is now operating with five judges.
The FMC in March said it needs more staff to keep up with its increasing workload (see 2403120033).