Work on docks and aboard sea-faring vessels is common in the Long Beach area. This means that there are a fair number of people each year who are injured while working on a ship, barge, or other vessel, as well as on docks and at ports. While legal action can help...
Tech giant Google has become a household name in Long Beach and across the U.S. However, it is not without its legal woes. The company is now facing antitrust lawsuits brought by several groups in the U.S. The Department of Justice lawsuit The DOJ has filed a lawsuit...
Contracts are what keep the business world running. Think of how many contracts you have entered into. You have agreements with business partners and vendors. You probably have employment contracts. Regardless of the type of contract, all attempt to accomplish the...
Contracts form the backbone of many business dealings in Long Beach. However, even the most carefully drafted contracts are sometimes breached, causing the nonbreaching party to suffer damages. One thing to note in breach of contract cases is whether the breach was...
Sometimes, business does not have the resources to meet their shipping and transportation needs from warehousing through delivery. Companies, however, may outsource these supply chain logistics to third-party logistic companies. 3PLs also have their own transportation...
A contract is the best way to solidify your business dealings. A well thought out agreement can contain provisions that speak to the most prevalent issues, such as sale price and quantity of goods or services exchanged, but they can also identify contingencies and...
The Jones Act provides important protections for seaman injured on the job. Injured seaman may be unable to work and may suffer extensive injuries and medical expenses which is why the need to be familiar with the protections the Jones Act affords. Protections for...
The Jones Act provides compensation to seaman who suffer a work-related injury in a maritime occupation or their families. But a federal court of appeals case could restrict the type of workers eligible for compensation under maritime law. The plaintiff in this case...
Fleet operators and truckers understand the importance of safe driving. Your livelihood depends on the safe transportation of goods around the United States without incident. Staying up to date on new advancements in trucking safety technology can help provide a...
Long Beach and the other communities in Southern California thrive in large part because of the transportation industry. Because Los Angeles is a major seaport and also a hub for many other types of transportation, many people make their living in the shipping...
