What Is the Commercial Instruments and Maritime Liens Act?
Maritime law is a tricky business. Ships have been around for much longer than cars and planes, and so, too,…
Can “Best Efforts” Provisions Be Enforced in Maritime Contracts?
“Best Efforts” provisions have been a part of contracts between companies and businesses of all sizes in all industries, not…
What Is the Maritime Collateral-Source Rule Used in Maritime Admiralty Law?
The Maritime Collateral-Source Rule used in Maritime Admiralty Law claims to protect the plaintiff or defendant from experiencing a windfall….
Who Is Liable for Admiralty and Maritime Law OCSLA Violations?
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) was created in 1953 to extend certain protections to offshore lands within a…
What Workers Need to Know About Offshore Drilling
If you work in offshore drilling or are interested in pursuing a career as an oil rig employee, it’s important…
What You Need to Know About Maritime Defense Contractor Injuries Compensation
There are specific types of workers’ compensation programs for defense contractors in the service of a government vessel, military vessels,…
Maritime Injuries: How to Know if You Have a Case
If you are a maritime worker, offshore oil rig worker, seaman or seawoman, or even a passenger onboard a cruise…
How Employers Can Be Sued for Negligence with Maritime Accidents
Those of us employed in the maritime industry know that it’s difficult and sometimes dangerous work. You need a hazard-free…