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California Trumps India to Resolve Property Dispute; Federal Judge Rules California Is “Convenient Forum” & Proper Venue, Even though Property Was Located in India

How to Stop Parallel Foreign Litigation — Via a U.S. Anti-Suit Injunction


Request for "Port of Refuge" by Vessel in Distress — Considerations by U.S. Port

Court Case Creates New Tool to Protect U.S. Distributors from Dumping


Is There a Class Action Lawsuit in Your Future?

Retaliation Claim by Bikini Contestant

Military/Armed Forces Family Leave

Scope of "2008 Employment Law Updates

Implications of Murphy v. Kenneth Cole: Employee Rest and Meal Breaks

Scope of “At-Will” Employment in California

Firm Defends Foreign Flag Vessel & Owner from Maritime Lien Claim for Bunkers

American-Style Discovery For Use In Foreign Cases

Historic Decision In Arizona Limitation Of Liability Action - Boat Rental Companies Are Not Responsible For Serious Accident Caused By Drunk Driver

SEXUAL HARASSMENT AWARENESS TRAINING

"HIMALAYA" Clauses in Intermodal Bills of Lading � Broadly Interpreted to Extend Limitation of Liability to Downstream Entities

Contractors Beware in Signing Lien Waiver & Release

The trend around the country is toward marinas using exculpatory clauses.

Copyright of Architectural and Engineering Drawings

Litigation Disputes and Foreigner's In California

Sorce v. Great Oak Marina - A Broken Branch Does Not Always Result In Marina Liability

Futterman v. West Shore Marina, Inc. - Marina Owner Escapes Liability With Exculpatory Clause; No Guarantee Such Clause Will Work In California

Ortega v. Kmart Corp. - Failure To Conduct Reasonable Periodic Inspections Can Mean Liability

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Family Leave Law Passed in California, September 2002

Defense of Employment Claims

Goodwill in Sale of Business

“Unfair Competition” Issues for Business Owners

Boat Owner Cannot Be Held Liable For Leaving Keys In Boat That Allows Joyride Resulting In Serious Injury --- But The Marina Might Be!

License Agreements and Other Contracts: The Value of Agreement That Limit Of Shift Risk and Exposure Away From Marinas

Hopkins v. Boat Club, Inc. : Release Protects Boat Club from Liability for Members’ Negligence – Just Barely!

Ramirez v. Butler: No Federal Admiralty Jurisdiction Exists For Conversion of Personal Boats and Property On Land
 

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