Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate

World Shipping Council v. Federal Maritime Commission: D.C. Circuit Upholds Agency Interpretation of “Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate”

The World Shipping Council (WSC) challenged how the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) interpreted the “unreasonable refusal to deal or negotiate” rule in 46 U.S.C. § 41104(a)(10). The D.C. Circuit upheld the FMC’s interpretation.