If you are owner of a maritime business in California, you know that businesses are not always profitable. Market changes and issues impacting the maritime industry worldwide, as well as unsuccessful business transactions, can cause a business to struggle financially....
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5 ways to reduce your risk of a partnership dispute
You probably have high hopes for your business as you work to get it off the ground. But the excitement of forming your new endeavor shouldn’t blind you to the risks involved. If you don’t consider some of the challenges that you could face and adequately plan for...
Ship passengers may suffer injuries in slip-and-fall accidents
Cruisegoers and other ship passengers often face significant risk of injury due to slippery ship decks and choppy waters. A significant number of these passenger injuries are caused by slip/trip-and fall accidents. These accidents are often caused by: Wet/slippery...
Commercial lease pitfalls to avoid
Commercial tenants and landlords in California are both in the business of making money. However, they have to work together to make both of their goals achievable, and the first step in that process is signing a commercial lease agreement. There are common...
What does ‘maintenance and cure’ mean in 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?
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...
Port of Long Beach forecasts busier days ahead
If you work at the Port of Long Beach, you know the pace of work has been up and down over the past few years. This year it has been down. In a recent interview, the port's chief operating officer said freight shipping at the port is currently down 27% from the...
Five mistakes to avoid in contract negotiations
The contracts relied upon by your business can make or break your success. They can secure advantageous supply chains, finalize client obligations, and even help you keep your talent. While it may seem like the nuts and bolts of these agreements can be chalked up to...
Are the contracts you sign really protecting your business?
Business contracts can address an extremely wide range of possible situations, from leases and real estate contracts to operating contracts and partnership agreements – and everything else in between. So, what is the main purpose of all of the contracts your business...
Maritime injury claims and death at sea actions
Working at sea can be a very rewarding career for California residents; however, it is one that comes with many risks. The dangers are so extensive, that a worker’s life could be lost. As such, it is important for maritime employees and their loved ones to understand...