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Month: October 2023

What does ‘maintenance and cure’ mean in maritime law?

On Behalf of Russell Mirkovich & Morrow | Oct 18, 2023 | Injuries, Maritime Law

When we discuss maritime law, we often talk about the Jones Act, a 1920 law that controls many aspects of the shipping industry, but maritime law encompasses more than the Jones Act. People were working on the seas long before 1920, and the legal systems of various...

What happens if your business transaction leads to litigation?

On Behalf of Russell Mirkovich & Morrow | Oct 5, 2023 | Business Law And Litigation

As with marriage, no one enters into a business relationship expecting it to end badly. But, like a prenuptial agreement, a contract that outlines the expectations of the business relationship is crucial – and that contract must also delineate how disputes should be...