Florida House Passes Bill Making Texting and Driving a Primary Offense
Lawmakers in Tallahassee this week heard two important bills aimed at ending distracted driving, Senate Bill 76 and House Bill 107. Both bills specifically target cell phone use behind the wheel. The House voted 104-9 on the proposal (HB 107) by Rep. Jackie Toledo, R-Tampa,...
Who Can Prepare and Sign a Claim of Lien?
Do you know who can prepare and sign a claim of lien? You better. Having the wrong person do it can invalidate the claim of lien and even expose you to significant liability.
Specifically, a claim for a construction lien in Florida should only...
‘International Waters’ Provides Legal Loophole for Alleged Cruise Ship Rapist on Board MSC Divina
When a crime occurs at sea, determining which legal jurisdiction has the authority to handle the case can be tricky. If the ship is in international waters, the question of jurisdiction becomes even cloudier. A case this week involving the alleged rape of a minor...
Do you Fix that Mistake?
You receive a message. Something is wrong with your work. What do you do? Do you ignore the request and risk liability, or do you fix the problem but risk destroying evidence – also known as “spoliation.” If litigation develops down the road, contractors that...
When Cruise Companies Put Profits Ahead of Passenger Safety
Cruise ships sail in open waters to a variety of destinations worldwide. Maritime law governs injuries on cruise ships, and passengers have just one year from the date of the incident to file a claim. These cases must be filed in Federal Court in Miami,...
Questions To Ask When Hiring An Entertainment Lawyer
Questions To Ask When Hiring An Entertainment Lawyer
In any area of the entertainment industry, the more successful you become, the more you can be sure that lawsuits will soon follow. With attention comes risk, and in today’s digital era where entertainers definitely need to promote...
Royal Caribbean Suspends Popular Sky Pad Attraction Following Passenger Injury Lawsuit
A popular attraction on two Royal Caribbean ships has been temporarily closed for inspection after a passenger was injured and filed a lawsuit against RCCL last month. The attraction at the center of it all is the trampoline bungee ride called the “Sky Pad.” Mariner...
Is a Private Inspector a Good Choice?
Waiting a long time for a routine inspection can be frustrating. But It happens often, especially when there’s an uptick in construction activity. To overcome some of these delays, many states and municipalities, including Florida and Miami-Dade, allow the use of private, third party inspectors.
Florida...
Carnival Cruise Lines Utilizing AI to Revolutionize the Cruise Ship Experience
Carnival Cruise Lines is looking to introduce a wearable technology that will revolutionize the cruise ship experience. Ocean Medallion, is a quarter-size 1.8-ounce waterproof battery-powered, wearable device. It can be carried in a passenger’s pocket or a bag or worn around the wrist, neck or...
Failure to Use Turn Signals, a Leading Cause of Miami Auto Accidents
Florida drivers are consistently listed as some of the worst drivers in the country. As experienced Miami auto accident attorneys, we know the financial and emotional toll an auto accident can take on the victim and their family. The Miami Heraldreports that failure to use...