Addressing Maritime and Business Law Issues Since 1989
When a person decides to start a business, there are many things to consider. They may think about where to build their business, what types of items to sell and how many employees they will need to hire. However, before deciding on the details, it’s important to...
Operating a maritime business can be complicated. With supply chain problems, weather-related challenges, worldwide obstacles and other issues, it can be difficult to handle everything efficiently. One concern that has been ongoing is union and labor disputes....
There are two main regulations that address maritime issues in the United States. They are the Jones Act and the Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA). Maritime workers may file claims under both. Regulations The Jones Act requires that all goods...
One important topic to keep in mind when choosing the type of business that you want to form is whether you will be personally liable for the actions of the business. Personal liability can expose you to significant financial ramifications should your business go...
On December 23, 2022, the Small Passenger Vessel Act (SPVA) was signed into law carving out small vessels from the protection of the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851 and thereby exposing them to liability for any and all losses resulting from a maritime accident....
Driven by unions’ quest for more workers under their wing and a political impetus to disrupt the gig economy of companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash, a new bill is set to shake up many businesses in the transportation industry. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed California...
Perhaps your small business is ready to expand, and you're thinking the best way to do that is by purchasing another small business. How can you determine a fair price? Valuation is difficult in all kinds of purchases, but can be especially tricky in the purchase of a...
When a business owner first starts their maritime business, they often have plans to grow the business over time. However, if the business is not as successful as they hoped it would be, an owner may choose to walk away from the business they built and transfer the...
Californians see and use a variety of transportation modes every day. These modes range from taxi cabs to planes, trains, ships and semi-trailer trucks. From a legal standpoint, these transportation modes fall into two broad categories: private or contract carriage...
Moving products in and out of California is something that happens every day, but it is also a very complex system. It involves different carriers that transport over both land and sea. However, the only thing that matters in the shipping industry is that the products...
