If you work at the Port of Long Beach, you know the pace of work has been up and down over the past few years. This year it has been down. In a recent interview, the port's chief operating officer said freight shipping at the port is currently down 27% from the...
The contracts relied upon by your business can make or break your success. They can secure advantageous supply chains, finalize client obligations, and even help you keep your talent. While it may seem like the nuts and bolts of these agreements can be chalked up to...
Business contracts can address an extremely wide range of possible situations, from leases and real estate contracts to operating contracts and partnership agreements – and everything else in between. So, what is the main purpose of all of the contracts your business...
Working at sea can be a very rewarding career for California residents; however, it is one that comes with many risks. The dangers are so extensive, that a worker’s life could be lost. As such, it is important for maritime employees and their loved ones to understand...
If you are involved in international ocean transportation, you may have heard of the Federal Maritime Commission, or FMC. Federal Maritime Commission The FMC is an independent federal agency that regulates the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the...
Both businesses big and small use trains to transport their products. Indeed, with decentralized manufacturing, few Long Beach, California, businesses can attain their products by any other means. And, even those businesses that receive their products by truck, the...
Well-drafted contracts can go a long way to preventing problems and disputes over the course of running your business. Working to make sure your contracts are thorough and contain clear language can save you time and trouble in the future. This is especially true when...
For companies in the business of selling goods, the transportation of these goods from the seller to the buyer is critical. However, most goods do not immediately leave from production to the buyer. Oftentimes, storage is used, and large shipments are made to...
If you work at sea, you know that your job comes with a higher risk of an accident or injury than many other jobs. In the aftermath of a maritime accident, you may feel overwhelmed, confused and have many questions about your legal rights. Before exploring your legal...
Many people choose to run their business as a partnership, where two or more parties share the responsibilities of running the business. Business partners can formalize their partnership by drafting a partnership agreement to outline how the partnership will operate....
