29

Aug

Passenger Ejected From a Boat off Miami, Florida – What are Her Rights?

Local Miami television station CBS4 recently reported that a woman was ejected from the cockpit when the boat she was traveling aboard struck a wave off Miami, Florida. This happens

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27

Aug

Cruise Lines Cannot Force their Crew Members to Arbitrate Jones Act Negligence Claims in Foreign Countries

A Federal District Court recently determined Princess Cruise Lines cannot require its injured crew members to arbitrate their Jones Act negligence claims in Bermuda. Crew members have the statutory right

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25

Aug

Florida Supreme Court Allows Commercial Fishermen to Recover Lost Profits Caused by Polluters

In the landmark decision of Curd v. Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC., the Florida Supreme Court recently determined commercial fishermen have both statutory strict liability and common law negligence claims to recover

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23

Aug

Cruise Line Liability for Passengers Falling Overboard or Disappearing

Unfortunately cruise ship passengers fall overboard and disappear each year. It is unknown how often and how many passengers have fallen off cruise ships or disappeared because until the 2010

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21

Aug

Can I Put in a Contract that I have a Maritime Lien for Attorney Fees if the Owner Does Not Pay?

We are often asked by our clients who refurbish yachts whether they can include a clause in their contracts which gives them a maritime lien for attorney fees paid in

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