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Has the US Navy trademarked the word “navy” ? Is it possible to use the word ”navy“ (referencing the color) in a business name in combination with other words? It is for a design industry business and in no way related to anything military. I would hate to name my business only to have it... View More 
answered on Sep 1, 2020
Your question awaits a response for a week. There aren't really any admiralty/maritime law issues here, and that may have overshadowed the IP attributes of your straightforward question. There's no guarantee that every question is picked up, but you might have better chances of a response... View More
Moorish is the only citizen, not Americans
answered on Aug 10, 2020
This is posted under Admiralty/Maritime, but I am not able to cross-reference any federal maritime statutes under those letters and digits. If it is a case citation, one possibility is Moorish National Republic Federal Government #AA222141 et al v. US Department of State et al, US District Court... View More
dry rot rendering the boat unsafe. this info was actively concealed by the seller. can you sell about you know to be unsafe?
answered on Jul 24, 2020
I've been in that boat! Had to fix it myself. If you believe that the seller knew of the dangerous condition but did not reveal it and actively concealed it, you may have been defrauded. Small Claims jurisdiction is up to $10.000. If you hire an attorney, you will be pouring more money... View More
And if so are there any requirements I need to know about before going out?
answered on Jul 31, 2020
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. As a GENERAL matter, states impose licensing or safety certifications when vessels are mechanically powered or for personal watercraft. But each state's requirements could be different, which is why... View More
answered on Jun 30, 2020
It looks like some of the other ordinary resources that post UCC 9-105 (Control of Electronic Chattel - Paper) do not include them. You posted under Admiralty/Maritime - I checked but could not find cross references under ordinary maritime laws I work with. The attorneys familiar with banking... View More
Progresive contacted me. I was in the ICU burn until in a coma for a month and in there longer. I suffer from al kinds of stuff now
answered on Jun 25, 2020
I'm sorry for your ordeal. Contact a maritime attorney who handles injury cases without delay. Boat fires, particularly on small vessels on navigable waters, can introduce legal tactics that are not available for accidents that take place on land. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
Not paying during the shelter in place orrders.ive been here for nine years
answered on Jun 25, 2020
Depending on the type of lien, that could be a strong measure. There are sometimes less expensive ways for facilities to pursue debts. A starting point could be to contact a California attorney to examine the lien and advise you accordingly. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I am assisting a friend that allows boat storage on his property. He has 2 boats that have been on his lot for over 24 months with no contact by the boat owners. What statutes or procedures address contacting the owners and or seizing the boats absent payment of the back rent. There is no... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2020
Good afternoon:
You must look into Alaska state law for available remedies. If the contract was purely for land storage and no maritime services were rendered, maritime law would not apply and the land owner may not seize (or arrest) the vessel in federal court under admiralty procedures.... View More
I'm also not entering in a plea. I will be challenging jurisdiction
answered on Jun 2, 2020
If you are talking about an FAC and a plea, this sounds like it might be closer to criminal law than maritime law (unless there are facts not mentioned that would be relevant for the Admiralty/Maritime category). Since time is of the essence in your matter, you might have better chances of a prompt... View More
All of a sudden The shelter island that started requiring that all my belongings and my persons be searched by one of their security guards before entering the premises this is my legal residence address on my ID and I have to be searched before I come home that doesn't seem legal to me and... View More
answered on May 24, 2020
I don't think think so. You are a guest of the property owner, who can set whatever limits they want on those persons they allow to reside on their property. You say it is a shelter. So the owners apparently want to assure themselves that no guests can bring any kind of contraband onto their... View More
answered on May 7, 2020
This doesn't really look like an Admiralty/Maritime law matter. It sounds like something involving a determination that could be made under any number of guidelines, whether incapacitated for purposes of health care law, a disability claim, enrollment for special education programs,... View More
I was given a plea bargain in 2003 the law was changed in 2005 which is a harsher punishment
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answered on May 7, 2020
You can't.
According to the "3 Lakes Law" I cannot have a small <26ft cuddy cabin boat registered on Lake Martin, AL....but under sub section D it referenced the aforementioned exception.
If I intend for my vessels main ussage to be outside of the lake, but I happen to live here and... View More
answered on May 3, 2020
Your question would be best handled by an Alabama attorney familiar with state boating laws. But you await a response for two weeks. You will need to check with an Alabama attorney familiar with these boating laws or Alabama officials involved with the law. The law you mention is very region... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
Were there admiralty/maritime elements to your question not mentioned here - you posted under Admiralty/Maritime, and in that area, commercial seafarers are being confined to vessels in many parts of the world due to the health crisis, with crew rotations and vessel disembarking being virtually... View More
If I don’t the Union will not “clear” me to work. Amid the Covid-19 outbreak I have asked if the Union has designated “local” areas in my Home State where we can complete annual physicals while reducing the risk of spreading or contracting COVID-19. Their answer was no, and that there... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2020
The maritime unions are dealing with some extraordinary measures in light of this virus, particularly for vessels operating in the Pacific. There have been newly implemented measures involving restriction of crews to vessels, cessation of crew rotations, etc. Given the current atmosphere, unions... View More
A US citizen living in Vermont owns a foreign company that holds a boat as an asset within the company. A US broker is contracted to sell the boat for a 10% commission. The broker is not responsive to offers and the Foreign company sells the boat to a US citizen after import to the US on its own.... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2020
It's difficult to say based on these facts alone. It could depend on the provisions of the brokerage agreement, communications between the parties, and other issues. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
$91,000,000.00
answered on Apr 2, 2020
You posed under Admiralty/Maritime but there wasn't a maritime law question here. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
answered on Mar 22, 2020
Unless something was inadvertently left off in uploading, there wasn't an admiralty/maritime element here. If there was a maritime element, you could repost and include it. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I was misinformed about my job duties, requirements, and compensation by my direct supervisor. When I attempted to gain clarity I was informed that I was being released due to the fact that I was on parole. This information was delivered verbally from company supervisor in corporation's... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2020
You are entitled to a fair and complete explanation. You may contact the state labour board and request a hearing. A local labour law attorney who handles employees' claims may be helpful to you. You should request a full explanation from your former employer IN WRITING. Ask for a complete... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2020
It would hinge on the state of mind with which they did it. If done as an innocent clerical error where a person catches themselves about to enter an incorrect amount, that is understandable. If done with the intent to deceive or defraud, it could be a crime. This might be explained by an attorney... View More
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