Otis Felder (Partner-Los Angeles, CA) has been invited to join the Recreational Boating Committee panel at the 125th Anniversary Celebration Kickoff of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, to be held May 1–3, 2024, in New York City. Other speakers are from the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Boat and Yacht Council. Otis will address developments in marine recreation law following his involvement in two Ninth Circuit cases. Topics include the enforceability of liability waivers under Ehart v. Lahaina Divers Inc.; limitation proceedings following Williams Sports Rentals Inc. v. Willis (In re Complaint & Petition of Williams Sports Rentals, Inc.); and indemnity and duty to defend. Otis has been a Proctor Member in the MLAUS since 2020 and has spoken at many of its past events on various topics, including marine insurance and maritime security issues.