Blog Posts in January, 2013
Posted on Jan 30, 2013 By John Fulweiler
There's an incredible amount of self-serving legislative activity in this Country that's just not appreciated by its citizens. I tripped over what I believe is a good maritime example of this ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2013 By John Fulweiler
Rhode Island boaters, did you know that. . . R.I. DEM Officers can stop and board your boat? If born after January 1, 1986, you must pass an approved boater education course? Children under 13 years ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2013 By John Fulweiler
Maritime litigation is the prosecution or defense of an admiralty claim. When it comes to the trial, however, there are so many variables at play in the courtroom that it can be difficult to ...
Continue reading "Your Maritime Accident Lawyer Did That? Uh-oh." »
Posted on Jan 11, 2013 By John Fulweiler
Ferries are commercial vessels, too. They suffer the same indignities as their workboat brethren and are largely treated by the maritime law like any other commercial vessel. No matter its stripes, ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2013 By John Fulweiler
Maybe you were a passenger on a cruise ship, dinner boat, harbor launch, ferry or your neighbor's Catalina 30 sailing vessel. And maybe in your capacity as a passenger you were injured, sickened, ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2013 By John Fulweiler
Although many think of boating as the lawless West of old, it's not. The Code of Federal Regulations imposes various duties on vessel operators in the context of marine incidents including the ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2013 By John Fulweiler
In a somewhat recent maritime law decision, three fishermen set sail aboard a fishing boat. Apparently, there was no written agreement memorializing the terms of their maritime employment. It seemed ...
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Posted on Jan 4, 2013 By John Fulweiler
Here, we keep it light with five maritime moments that get me grinning. 1. "Hop down to the engine room and get me a can of that bulkhead remover." I've seen this line executed well ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2013 By John Fulweiler
1. "Just nod or shake your head in response to deposition questions." A deposition is a question and answer session conducted under oath. A court reporter takes down everything the witness ...
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