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I recently found a stone at Capitola Beach, which I believe might be ambergris, weighing about 506 grams. I'm trying to confirm its identity and legality. I've attempted to contact ambergris experts but haven't received a response yet. I'm unsure whether I can sell it or if I... View More 
answered on May 6, 2025
The website of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) advises as follows, "You may not collect, keep, or sell ambergris because it is a part from an endangered marine mammal." (sperm whale) NOAA provides the following number for assistance: (301) 427-8401, from:... View More
7 days later they raised my slip rent 200 monthly. I do not have a signed lease with marina other than this.
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answered on Apr 24, 2025
Your situation with the marina is frustrating and feels like a bait-and-switch tactic. Simply clicking on a promotional offer typically doesn't constitute a binding contract - contracts generally require mutual agreement on specific terms, consideration (something of value exchanged), and... View More
I am seeking legal assistance after my sister was fatally hit by a cargo train on March 8th. According to the initial coroner's report, she was walking on the tracks and the train captain sounded a warning but couldn't stop in time. We do not have any surveillance footage, and neither the... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss.
Do not speak with the insurance company or anyone else without an attorney.
First step contact an experienced. There are a number of us on Justia.
I was on Cathay Pacific flight CX233 from Hong Kong to Milan, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER (B-KQV). After flying for 4 hours and 26 minutes, we had to make an emergency landing in Lanzhou, China due to an engine failure, which seriously endangered my life. The airline provided accommodation and... View More
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answered on Mar 12, 2025
You may be entitled to compensation, but since your flight was operated by Cathay Pacific, an airline based in Hong Kong, EU regulations won't apply directly unless the delay involved a European carrier or was departing from the EU. However, airlines generally have obligations under... View More
I was damaged by some Superior Court judges misconduct and fraud and I would like to file a claim against their official bonds and their owes of office but they will not inform me where to obtain them or or even provide me a copy when I write the court clerk / executive officer
answered on Oct 4, 2024
It is very unlikely you can obtain name of the surety (generally an insurance company that sells the bond to the principal (the judge.)) You can submit a request for information, but it will most likely be denied. If you have a viable case for judical misconduct and fraud you would file a claim... View More
I became homeless from one day to the next. All of my belongings in it & lost my job.
First, He called a tow company to tow my truck without any notices (he stated that it was an eye sore, that it had three wheels, all wheels were on it).
One day before he moved my houseboat I... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In California, the owner of a marina or slip has certain legal rights and procedures to follow when dealing with back rent and liens on vessels like houseboats. However, these actions, including moving your houseboat to place a lien for unpaid rent, require following specific legal procedures,... View More
I have proof
answered on Mar 16, 2024
There is no way for anyone here to know this. I do not know who the company you mention is, but as a general matter, many investigations (other than public ones such as NTSB accident investigations, or certain cases receiving journalistic coverage) are not conducted openly. Good luck
Why is it California judicial system violates the rights under the constitution of due process when the Constitution states anything that's adverse to the Constitution is null and void? And how is it that the police department is allowed to invade your privacy punish you without proper due... View More
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
California's lower courts operate under the jurisdiction and legal framework established by the United States Constitution and the California State Constitution, not maritime law. Maritime law, or admiralty law, typically applies to incidents or contracts that occur on navigable waters, and it... View More
Recently, in San Fran Bay Area, the Oakland/Alameda Island Estuary (a salt water navigable U.S. Waterway), has had incidents of "so-called" PIRACY. (Boats are being burglarized).
THE QUESTION:
Which law enforcement agency has jurisdiction, U.S. Coast GUARD or local... View More
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answered on Oct 10, 2023
In the Oakland Estuary, both the U.S. Coast Guard and the local county Sheriff can have jurisdiction, but for different reasons and circumstances. The distinction between a boat being tied up in port versus being out at anchor doesn't necessarily determine whether an act is piracy under U.S.... View More
I was injured as a boat captain of a thrill ride commercial passenger carrying operation out of Miami. I slipped on clear steering fluid in the hull and smashed my head inside the hull of the speed boat. I sucked it up and continuing work. Next day first thing in morning, I was onboard with... View More
answered on May 23, 2023
If you were employed to work aboard the vessel and you were injured during your work, you have a Jones Act claim. You also have a claim for unseaworthiness. I assume the vessel was operating in navigable waters and not a land locked lake. You would have to file suit in Florida if that is where... View More
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answered on May 6, 2023
Judges, commissioners, and magistrates are required to have certain paperwork on-site when presiding over cases in order to ensure a fair and just legal process. The specific paperwork required may vary depending on the type of case being heard, but generally, judges are required to have the... View More
Management told me that he didn’t like those kind of people that came to visit me. I went on vacation and when I came back my electrical cord was missing and my water hose was cut in pieces. He than got of hold of me and said I have your boat and that he was putting a lien on it for back rent. I... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2023
If your houseboat was moved without your permission and you were asked to leave the property after 16 months without any notices, and the management has placed a lien on your houseboat and is attempting to sell it, you may have legal options to challenge their actions.
First, you may want... View More
CDCr never notified to this day his mom to inform her that her son was stabbed air lifted but survived the Gladiator Fights they set up. As soon as they got off the bus went through work exchange, the gates close, the bus drives away they get attacked by the whole prison full of Southerns. I sent... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2022
Talk to a civil rights attorney. You are out of your league trying to investigate this on your own.
Parking stall While waiting for a tow truck to come get me 3 1/2 hours later a sheriff drives behind me turns around comes back doesn’t turn his lights on or nothing demands me to shut my trunk and then starts giving me the third degree and asking me questions out of the blue then starts to... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2022
More information in needed. You should have a confidential consultation with a local attorney as soon as possible. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal... View More
My car broke down I was in a parking lot I had expired tags but my starter went out then a sheriff pulled up started harassing me then arrested me and and two other people one of them was in a different parking lot they went and got her for no reason we were waiting for a tow truck after arresting... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2022
Please see my previous response to this same question. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
answered on Feb 19, 2022
Your post covers Admiralty/Maritime together with Adverse Possession. Unless you're talking about seizure/arrest of a ship or boat, it's possible this could be closer to a real estate matter than a maritime law matter. If this involves real property (in the form of land, not vessels), you... 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
I have pictures witnesses of the whole ordeal
answered on Sep 13, 2021
Unless you are owed more than $10,000- Small Claims Court may be the path of least resistance for you to recover against the boat owner. You don't say why she doesn't want to pay the full bill, is she unhappy with the work? Prove up your case with photos and all your receipts for... View More
And what are the reprecussions of doing it?
answered on Aug 21, 2021
This very likely does not involve admiralty or maritime law. Most likely any legal
issue would be a contract question subject to your State law. I recommend you
call a lawyer locally, provide or describe the contract, if any, and look for local lawyers who offer a free initial... View More
We are a freight forwarder and at the brink of filing for bankruptcy. Our client, the shipper, ran out of warehouse space to accept shipments and instead had the trucking company hold the containers for over three months. The shipping company charges detention or per-diem fees for the containers... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
You should immediately consult an attorney to review all the contracts and any other paperwork. Without seeing the contracts, there is no way to answer your question.
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