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Common Causes of Injuries in Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
It is estimated that the average American shopper goes to the grocery store at least six times every month, adding up to more than 332 trips to the supermarket every year. Supermarkets and grocery stores are required to keep their stores safe for customers. Whether...
The Importance Of Music Law
No other industry has gained more accessibility over the past decade than the music industry. With more affordable software, recording equipment, and distribution fees, we’re now truly living in the age of the independent artist. In the past, <span...
Why You Should Turn Down a Cruise Ship Upgrade
Everyone loves winning something or to be given something for free especially when it comes to travel, which is why many hotels and airlines use free upgrades as ways of showing customer appreciation. However, when it comes to the cruise industry, passengers should think twice...
Did You Agree to Indemnify, Defend And Hold Harmless?
Most contractors assume these terms are interchangeable and have the same meaning. They would be wrong.
In reality, these provisions are not the same, and each has very different and serious implications.
Hold harmless. If drafted correctly, a “hold harmless” clause has the effect of having the holder avoid...
Man Drowns in Swimming Pool Onboard Caribbean Princess
A man in his thirties was reportedly found at the bottom of the Caribbean Princess’ Neptune Swimming Pool after drowning sometime before 5:00 a.m. on June 14. A crew member and several passengers confirmed the man had been drinking on deck 15 of the Caribbean...
Family Files Lawsuit Against Carnival Cruise Line After Passenger’s Death
A family has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Line on behalf of their loved one, Jeffrey Eisenman, a 65-year-old passenger who died onboard the Carnival Sunrise. The lawsuit alleges Carnival would not allow Eisenman off the ship to receive life-saving medical care after he...
Should You Cash that Check Marked “Paid in Full”?
Here’s a scenario that is pretty common in construction. You are busy building an addition for a customer. You submit some change orders but the owner disputes your claim for extras. You explain that the scope of the contracted work was changed but the owner...
Fall Prevention Tips and the Elderly
As people age, the risk of falling drastically increases. Florida currently has a population of approximately 20 million individuals, with people 60 years of age and older making up almost a quarter of that population. These figures do not include the ‘snowbird’ population, which visits...
Carnival Corporation Fined $20 Million for Dumping Waste and Other Pollution Violations
Carnival Corporation has plead guilty this week to six different charges involving probation violations for dumping waste into the ocean. A year after Carnival was convicted of dumping waste into the ocean and lying about it to regulators, its ships illegally discharged more than a...
MSC Cruise Ship Crash in Venice Sparks Protests
Thousands are protesting the increasing number of cruise ships sailing into Venice, Italy, after the MSC Opera lost control while sailing through the Giudecca Canal, crashing into a small boat and pier on the crowded canal. The collision caused five injuries but frightened many who...
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas Is Getting a $165 Million Makeover
The ship that broke records in 2009 for its size and passenger capacity is about to get yet another makeover. Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced plans for a massive makeover of its Oasis of the Seas vessel. The company plans to invest $165 million...
What is a Fraudulent Lien?
Everyone involved in the construction industry has at least heard about, if not dealt with, liens. They are useful tools in assisting contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers to get paid what they’re owed. A lien represents an amount of money which remains due for work...