Established in 1941, the primary goal of the Defense Base Act was to cover workers on military bases outside the United States. The act was amended to include public works contracts with the government for the building of non-military projects such as dams, schools, harbors, and roads abroad. A … [Read more...]
Hot Coffee Director on Colbert Report
This summer we told you about Hot Coffee, a documentary that aired on HBO, exposing the truth about tort reform and the "poster child" for so-called frivolous lawsuits - the McDonald's hot coffee case. On Tuesday, October 25, the director of Hot Coffee, Susan Saladoff, was a featured guest on Comedy … [Read more...]
Oil Co. Facing $15 Million Fine for Jones Act Violation
Following is news coverage from Maritime Executive. Escopeta Oil Co. is facing a federal fine of $15 million stemming from the company violating the Jones Act as they transported a jack-up oil rig to Alaska’s Cook Inlet from Texas, using a foreign-flagged ship. Spokesman from Escopeta, Steve … [Read more...]
Halloween Safety Tips
The following was issued by the National Safety Council. Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real "trick" to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits … [Read more...]
Legal Protection on Maritime Waters
Whether you are a passenger on a cruise ship or a seaman working on a vessel, you have legal protection if you suffer an injury. Below are two recent legal cases in the news illustrating such legal maritime law protection: Cruise Ship Rapes Causes New legislation to be Enacted A passenger assaulted … [Read more...]
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