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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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19

Aug

Does a Kayak or Canoe with an Electric Motor Need to Be Titled & Registered in Florida?

Being an avid kayaker as well as a maritime attorney, I get asked time and again if Florida requires titling and registration of kayaks or canoes outfitted with electric motors.

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17

Aug

My Marine Insurance Company Required Me to Hire Contractors to Mitigate the Damage to My Yacht After the Accident but then Denied My Claim – Can They Do That?

Upon receiving a claim notice, it is often times a marine insurance company’s knee jerk reaction to tell the yacht owner to take all reasonable precautions to mitigate and lessen

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15

Aug

Cruise Lines Liability for Passengers Injured Due to the Medical Malpractice of Ship’s Doctors

All major cruise lines have doctors aboard their cruise ships. In fact, cruise lines turn a profit from charging passengers for doctor visits and dispensing needed medication. However, if a

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13

Aug

Cruise Lines Attempt to Limit Crew Member’s Rights by Inserting Foreign Choice of Law Provisions Into Employment Contracts

Cruise lines such as Carnival, NCL, Princess and others have begun inserting foreign choice of law provisions into their seaman crew member employment contracts. This means if a crew member

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