For many businesses, to get goods to market, you have to ship them, but this means that they become vulnerable during transportation. When it comes to safeguarding company assets in transit, businesses in California need to adopt a comprehensive approach. Understand...
Losing a loved one at sea is a devastating experience that is compounded by the intricate legal landscape surrounding maritime incidents. This is because these incidents are often shrouded in secrecy, difficult to investigate and maritime law is often complicated and...
Once your business is up and running, you would probably love for it to always run smoothly. But California businesses often find themselves in business disputes that must be resolved. Disputes can occur for various reasons and involve issues with different parties,...
California businesses are increasingly investing in new strategies to ship their products with a limited impact on the planet. Still, adapting to the new landscape can be complicated and with new transportation laws going into effect, businesses need to be ready. For...
The Jones Act provides extensive financial coverage for injuries suffered by those who work on the high seas. Prior to the passage of the Jones Act, seamen received no financial protection for injuries suffered during the course of their work. After passage of the...
In California’s bustling maritime sector, the specter of cyber threats looms large, even if you may not know it. Cybersecurity poses significant risks to operations, trade and data integrity. With a surge in attacks targeting vital maritime infrastructure, from...
Maritime license agreements are essential components of international trade, governing the relationships and terms between shipping companies, terminal operators and other parties involved in the maritime industry. These agreements ensure a competitive and reliable...
If you’ve been in business for a while, then you know that you need to be careful when you negotiate and sign off on business contracts. A seemingly minor mistake in the process can lead to serious ramifications for you and your business, including lost revenues and...
While California ports have had their share of problems in recent years, including labor disputes and shipping bottlenecks, a major port on the East Coast has been rocked by allegations of unfair competition. The Port of Philadelphia has expanded in recent years, and...
When you’re injured on a vessel in navigable waters, then you might qualify for benefits under the Jones Act. However, unless you can prove negligence, the compensation that you recover pursuant to this law are limited in scope. Practically speaking, you’ll only be...
