Contracts are the building blocks of many businesses in Long Beach. Contracts are entered into so often that sometimes the process is rushed or confused, leading to a contract that cannot be enforced. It is important to know what elements you must meet to execute an...
News about the shortage of truck drivers has plagued the transportation industry for some time, and the backup at maritime ports from the holiday season still an unpleasant memory. But these issues only scratch the surface of problems from the global supply chain...
In order to receive protection under the Jones Act, as discussed in our last blog post, you have to prove a number of characteristics. Amongst them are that you’re a seaman, that the vessel on which you were injured was in navigation, that you contributed to the...
In 1920, the United States Congress passed a statute called the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Most people today refer to the law as the “Jones Act.” The Jones Act was intended to ensure that the United States had a modern and effective merchant marine fleet and to give...
The litany of shipping, transportation and business challenges that have impacted California ports in the past several years have caused significant concerns. This has stemmed from illnesses, delays and disputes. Through it all, workers have done their jobs and been...
If you’re dealing with a cargo claim, whether based on a contractual arrangement or one that is dictated by the Carmack Amendment, then you need to be aware of the timelines involved so that you can protect your interests. Let’s look at some of those timeframes here....
There are a lot of decisions to make as you start your business. You’ll need to secure a location and talent, develop a marketing strategy, and negotiate contracts so that you have a strong supply line and a reliable customer base. Yet, before you even get to those...
A business dispute can pose a significant risk to your reputation and your bottom line. That’s why you need to act swiftly to try to address any issues that you’re facing. But, if you’re like a lot of businesses facing breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation,...
The Jones Act is a federal law that provides important protections for maritime workers who are working at sea. Because of the importance of the Jones Act to a worker injured at sea, it is helpful to be familiar with the types of protections is provides. The Jones Act...
California business owners know all about risk. In the turbulent economy of the past two years that brought on a recession, worker shortages and supply chain issues, entrepreneurs, employers and proprietors have had to always be two steps ahead of the game so that...
