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In general, when a worker in California is injured on-the-job, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, certain federal laws address on-the-job injuries in certain professions. One of these laws is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation...
Contracts are usually the bedrock of business relationships. They outline the terms of the relationship, what the sides can expect from each other and also provide for possible remedies when trouble arises. Although there are some basic, common principles included in...
Truck driver fatigue is a serious issue for freight operators in California. When a trucker is drowsy, they could cause a truck accident for which the freight operator may be held partially responsible for. This is due to a legal doctrine known as “respondeat...
Buying or selling property can be one of the most important transactions a business undertakes. It can also be a complex process, with many opportunities for things to go wrong and cost money. Frequently, a letter of intent is the first step in the process and it’s...
A bill sponsored by California lawmakers Rep. Salud Carbajal and Sen. Dianne Feinstein would change a maritime liability law that many claim is outdated. The law would update the Limitation of Liability Act of 1851, which restricts the liability of boat owners to the...
In transportation law, understanding the difference between liability claims for interstate and intrastate shipments is crucial in establishing liability to either the receiving or the delivering carrier, or any other entity providing transportation or service when...
Contracts are the bedrock of our economy. Without legally enforceable contracts, the trust that creates business relationships would be impossible. That being said, the law of contracts is notoriously vague and nebulas. Simple questions, such as when a contract or a...
In California, across the United States and all over the world, people have been doing their best to deal with the ongoing health situation. As it periodically improves and then worsens, it is negatively impacting seemingly every aspect of life including business....
We have all heard the news that the cruise industry is ramping back up. All across the country, there are news reports of cruise lines announcing new voyages. But, with all of this good news (or bad news, depending on one’s thoughts on the cruise industry), it is...
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....