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Specifically, do the onboard shops follow the laws of the ship's flag state, the laws of the cruise company's home country, the local laws of the port of call, or another jurisdiction?
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
In summary, onboard shops and stores on cruise ships typically follow the laws of the ship's flag state, but U.S. laws apply when the ship is within U.S. territorial waters or under specific international agreements.
Sales on cruise ships are primarily regulated by the laws of the... View More 
I have had episode s of amnesia and in and out of consciousness,wondering off while at baseball game,not remembering what I ate a restaurant with boyfriend,gone unconscious while on jet horizon airlines thrown off airlines mask mandate I'm a professional hairstylist,lost in Seattle public bus... View More
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answered on Nov 8, 2024
The legal issues that may be raised based on the provided text include potential claims of negligence, personal injury, and possibly medical malpractice. The episodes of amnesia, unconsciousness, and wandering off could be indicative of a serious medical condition that was not properly addressed or... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2024
Yes, under U.S. Federal law, if someone is instructed to release a vessel but fails to do so, the owner can legally remove the vessel. This is supported by case law where the courts have addressed similar situations involving the retention and release of vessels.
The key term is has the... View More
No further information or contractual provisions to consider
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answered on Dec 16, 2024
Under Cayman Islands flag state law, seafarers do not accrue annual leave while on paid leave (holiday). According to the provisions outlined in "Benedict on Admiralty," justified absences from work, such as holidays, are not considered as annual leave DOC. No. 9-1A MARITIME LABOUR... View More
i was never given a contract from the broker. I have a text message that I sent him and that he responded with an on “ok”. Later when I asked him to respond about some undisclosed issues that were later identified, the “broker” told me that he actually owned the boat (lie). And that it... View More
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answered on Oct 11, 2021
Hi
There is not enough information to answer your question, so I ask few questions below.
Most used boats are sold “as is”, and the buyer usually buys subject to inspection.
If you’ve gone through a broker did they mention to you if you wanted an inspection done on... View More
No tengo pacer, y necesito información sobre el caso olga de león v. shih wei navigation
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answered on Jan 30, 2020
Hi
You can find this case regarding stowaways on the link below :
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-txsd-3_05-cv-00579/pdf/USCOURTS-txsd-3_05-cv-00579-2.pdf (
(Case 3:05-cv-00579 Document 100 Filed in TXSD on 08/03/07)
Sincerely
Masoud Jahani Esq.
I don't leave know in the States.
I used to leave for 9 years in USA my Vawa case was revoked and I left the country.
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answered on Dec 15, 2019
US citizens must be 21 or older to file immigrant visa petitions for their parents.
I am a US citizen living and working in the states, my daughter was born in the UK and has a british citizenship. The US embassy in the UK denied her application because they believe I did not provide sufficient documentation regarding my 5 years of physical presence in the US.
My daughter... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2019
The subject of your question comes under derivative citizenship. You may have applied by filing an I-130 petition and you were asked for supporting documents.
The requirements for derivative citizenship are below:
A child born outside of the United States automatically becomes a... View More
I arrived in the USA in 2016 as a minor and I am undocumented. If DACA came back, would I be able to apply for it (once I got the 5 year minimum)?
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answered on Dec 10, 2019
Hi
Hope below helps,
Following are DACA requirements
You were under 31 years old as of June 15, 2012;
You first came to the United States before your 16th birthday;
You have lived continuously in the United States from June 15, 2007 until the present;... View More
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