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Important Health Tips to Remember When Going on a Cruise

A cruise vacation can be an escape to paradise, rest and relaxation.  However, if the proper health precautions are not taken by the cruise line (and its passengers) it can be an invitation to a host of health issues.  Here are some cruise passenger health...

Are You Advertising Your Construction Business Correctly?

Advertising is a part of every business; some would argue the most important part of any business. How else would the public know what services your company offers? But when it comes to the construction industry, advertising must be accomplished in a particular way.

You see,...

Safe Driving Tips to Remember for Back-to-School Safety Month

The start of school means increased congestion on the road, children on sidewalks waiting for their bus, and parents trying to drop their children off at school before work, which is why the month of August is designated Back-to-School Safety month.  Here are some safe...

Caution: That Lien Can Be Wiped Out!

Owners are always eager to cancel any recorded liens. What a lot of contractors don’t know is that there are actually legal ways in which a lien can be extinguished.

Notice of Contest of Lien

One way to accomplish this is to serve a...

How Cruise Ships Deal with Crime at Sea

It is not an ideal situation, but occasionally, crimes or other unfortunate events occur at sea. How these crimes are handled depends on many factors, including the type of offense committed and the severity of the injury or harm done. Reporting Crimes at Sea  Cruise...

Are Liquidated Damages Always Enforceable?

Anyone regularly reviewing construction contracts has run across those dreaded liquidated damage clauses. They require contractors to make significant payments to compensate an owner for late completion of work – $100-$500-$1,000 per day wouldn’t be unusual. But are these big dollar payment demands enforceable?

Most...

Car Accidents Involving Out-Of-State Drivers

South Florida has a high volume of tourists year-round due to its warm weather and popular vacation destinations.  In fact, Miami is one of the best places to visit in the United States, according to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Not surprisingly,...

Liability of Co-signers after an Auto Accident

In most cases, vehicle co-signers are not held liable for an auto accident that occurs when they are not behind the wheel. However, there are some circumstances where Florida drivers should tread lightly when co-signing on an automobile loan. In cases where the Florida driver...

Celebrity and MSC cruise lines plan new Florida terminals to house their most innovative ships

Florida’s cruise ports are continuing to expand, with two additional cruise line companies planning new terminals to accommodate their newest ships. Celebrity Cruises will complete its new terminal at Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Fla.) in October just in time for the launch of the Celebrity...

Top Foods to Avoid on a Cruise Ship if You Do Not Want to Get Sick

No one wants to get sick while on their cruise, but there are steps you can take to minimize your risk of contracting a foodborne illness.  To avoid spending the trip trapped in your cabin, here are the foods you may want to avoid eating...

Avoid These 4 Lien Errors Like The Plague

A lien can often be prepared quickly, maybe too quickly. After all, it is just a simple form which you fill out and file, right? Not really. Any one of the following errors could invalidate your lien, causing you to lose this all important ability to protect...

The Dangers of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI’s) are often the least visible, but deadliest of injuries.  This type of injury is most commonly seen in motor vehicle accidents and result from the high velocity impact of the crash.  Even milder TBI’s, like concussions, can have major consequences when...