The ocean is a vast, often unforgiving body of water that connects continents, facilitates trade, and offers recreation. However, it also has its own set of rules. For people who work or play on the water, the question of who enforces maritime law is not just a trivia question; it's a … [Read more...]
How to Sue For Maritime Injury in California
After an accident at sea, on a harbor tug, or a cruise ship sailing from Long Beach, it can be hard to know how to sue for maritime injury in California. The rules are not at all like regular state personal injury law. Instead, a mix of federal regulations, centuries-old admiralty … [Read more...]
What Are The Most Common Types of Maritime Injuries?
Maritime injuries can be some of the most serious and complicated personal injury cases because working at sea is so different from other jobs. If you work on a cruise ship, in a harbor, on an offshore boat, or as a longshoreman, you are at risk of getting hurt at sea, and the laws that … [Read more...]
What Is A Maritime Lawyer?
Maritime law is unique because it blends federal and international law with state-specific regulations, making it essential for legal professionals in this field to have a deep understanding of multiple legal systems. Understanding Maritime Law and Admiralty Law Maritime law covers a … [Read more...]
Will The Jones Act Be Repealed?
“Will the Jones Act be repealed?” has sparked ongoing debates among maritime industry experts, policymakers, and economists. Enacted as part of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, the Jones Act mandates that goods transported between U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, U.S.-owned, and … [Read more...]
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