Sometimes, no matter how safe your place of business is, workplace injuries can happen. When your company is floating out at sea, the risks are far greater than a brick and mortar on land. Maritime law is complex, and companies need to take extra care when the...
When one of your vessels gets served with an arrest warrant, it may mean your business shuts down for a while. Trying to sort out a vessel arrest may take time, especially if it is your first experience with it. There are several reasons why your vessel may face...
The Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 allows ship owners to protect their assets by filing a complaint to limit their liability for a mishap at sea. Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute explains that vessel owners may file a lawsuit to restrict liability...
The construction contract will direct nearly every step you take in your upcoming construction project. Your well-written contract must clearly spell out everything from the work and costs involved to the critical, “red flag” issues essential to project success. Here...
