In transportation law, understanding the difference between liability claims for interstate and intrastate shipments is crucial in establishing liability to either the receiving or the delivering carrier, or any other entity providing transportation or service when...
Contracts are the bedrock of our economy. Without legally enforceable contracts, the trust that creates business relationships would be impossible. That being said, the law of contracts is notoriously vague and nebulas. Simple questions, such as when a contract or a...
In California, across the United States and all over the world, people have been doing their best to deal with the ongoing health situation. As it periodically improves and then worsens, it is negatively impacting seemingly every aspect of life including business....
We have all heard the news that the cruise industry is ramping back up. All across the country, there are news reports of cruise lines announcing new voyages. But, with all of this good news (or bad news, depending on one’s thoughts on the cruise industry), it is...
Longshoremen and harbor workers in California are exposed to constant risks and often work under extremely hazardous conditions. Even if the pay is good, workers risk injury from slips and falls, heavy lifting and loading, dangerous machinery or chemical exposure....
With a coastline like we have in California, there are plenty of companies and employees who work offshore or in industries tied to water-based transportation and other businesses. When a legal issue arises in this context, unique laws may come into play. The Jones...
Since early-2020, business has been impacted by various worldwide challenges. The ongoing situation may be receding, but its lingering impact is causing issues in California and throughout the world. One prominent concern has been delivery delays. For large companies...
If you own a warehouse, then there’s a good chance that you have hundreds of thousands, perhaps even millions of dollars worth of inventory in your stores. This can be risky, especially when things go sideways and that cargo ends up damaged. This can occur in a number...
Many transportation disputes develop because all or part of a shipment of products or supplies gets lost or damaged in the course of transportation over land or air. These sorts of transportation issues can be extremely costly. For starters, a business loses the goods...
When selecting a business structure, there may be pluses and minuses to consider with each business type. Two common types of business structures are corporations and LLCs which may have different benefits based on the needs of the business. Familiarity with the...
