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...
Maritime workers in California and across the United States rely on the Jones Act to give them the right to file a claim against their employer if they are injured on the job. Still, there may be nuance as to whether a person who suffered an injury can file a claim....
Business owners will usually enter into a commercial lease agreement as they establish or grow the business, as renting property is less costly than purchasing it and requires less capital. Before entering into any agreement, however, it is important to understand the...
The transportation and shipping industry is big business, but it can seem enormously complicated, especially when dealing with interstate the transport of goods. To avoid the confusion of various state laws applying to this interstate transport, the federal government...
The recent incident in Suez Canal has highlighted how interconnected our commerce has become. Expanding your business operations internationally can be a wise financial move, but it isn’t without its risks. That’s why you need to understand how to negotiate agreements...
