If you are a boat captain, your worst nightmare is probably having someone fall overboard. After all, if your vessel is moving, you may not be able to turn the ship around in enough time to locate a missing person in a wide-open sea. This is particularly true at night...
Year: 2022
Should you worry about your general contractor’s subs?
Whether you are looking to renovate your home or build a new one, it is important to spend some time finding the right contractor. After all, even excellent contractors may not be a good fit for your project. Furthermore, if you intend to live in your home during the...
What qualifies as a construction defect?
Operating a construction business may come with difficulties you do not foresee until they appear. One is finding yourself slapped with a lawsuit revolving around defects in a building. When faced with any lawsuit, your business may suffer. However, one that accuses...
What can go wrong when installing a hotel pool?
If you own a hotel, you are always looking for ways to attract guests. Fortunately, according to reporting from CNBC, more than 80% of Americans say they are itching to travel in 2022. Still, if your property is not appealing, guests are likely to look for different...
How to handle workplace injuries on your vessels
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...
What is vessel arrest?
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...
How may I protect assets under the Limitation of Liability Act?
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...
3 clauses to include in a well-written construction contract
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...
How to deal with common construction disputes
Disagreements are not uncommon in the construction industry. Although a dispute can occur over a number of things, there are certain causes that are more common than others. When the parties cannot resolve a dispute on their own, there are three resolution methods to...
Texas barge company pays $15 million settlement
Vessels that discharge oil into waterways may have to pay fines and damages. Texas company, Kirby Inland Marine LP, agreed to a $15.3 million settlement to cover damages caused by a collision that caused an oil spill. What happened and why did the Texas company have...