Maritime workers in Texas face a laundry list of risks at work each day including vessel collisions. Because the elements are not always predictable, workers must follow industry-regulated protocols to stay safe. Maritime companies who execute frequent safety...
If you are a shipping company dealing with Jones Act claims, understanding your rights and duties are paramount. If one of your workers has sustained injury on the job, you must understand what that worker’s rights are. Two pieces of law that often get cited...
Construction projects are monumental undertakings. Property owners, suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors must all come together to get a project off of the ground successfully. The fact that anything ever gets accomplished is something of a miracle. With so many...
If you run a construction company, it is very important to handle disputes correctly and there are many reasons why disagreements arise, from employment matters to delays. However, construction defects are especially challenging to deal with and when alleged defects...
Any employment dispute can have a long-lasting impact on your company. Disputes can bring productivity to a halt, damage your reputation in the public eye and impact your bottom line. Taking preventative measures that keep your business out of legal battles can be...
You’re deep into estate planning and just decided that you need a trust. Now, there are more decisions to be made because you must next determine what kind of trust you want. A trust is essentially a legal entity that owns the assets you put into it. You, as the...
When it comes to solving breaches of contract and other business disputes, mediation can be an effective means of resolving disputes amicably. Businesses seeking to serve the interests of their own companies often find themselves in disagreement for reasons ranging ...
