Suit challenging new charter boat rules OKâd as class action Six captains and five companies from Florida and Louisiana can represent others in a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations for nearly 1,300 charter boats across the Gulf of Mexico, a federal judge has ruled. Share Updated: 3:44 PM CDT Jun 15, 2021 Associated Press The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Suit challenging new charter boat rules OKâd as class action Six captains and five companies from Florida and Louisiana can represent others in a lawsuit challengin...