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Accepting and transferring balances to the principal account
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
As an authorized agent on an account, you have the power to perform specific financial actions on behalf of the principal. These actions can include accepting and transferring balances to the principal's account. Essentially, you manage financial transactions that the principal has entrusted... View More 
Accepting and transferring balances to the principal account
answered on May 28, 2024
An authorized agent has whatever powers the principal has given to the agent acting on his/her/its behalf. An agent has a fiduciary duty to act honestly in accordance with the principal's instructions in good faith with utmost loyalty to the principal and to refrain from self-dealing.
answered on Feb 7, 2024
A writ of prohibition is governed by Tex. R. App. P. 52 which governs all original proceedings. The petition for writ of prohibition should be filed electronically using the state's e-filing system with the appropriate appellate court. It should be captioned "In re [name of of the... View More
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
To properly file a petition for a writ of prohibition, you will need to follow specific procedures outlined by the court in which you plan to file your petition. Begin by researching the rules and requirements for filing such petitions in your jurisdiction, as they can vary from one court to... View More
answered on Nov 14, 2023
The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal court system authorized by Article III of the US Constitution. Federal district courts are authorized to exercise admiralty or maritime jurisdiction.
The current Texas state court system was established by the 1891 amendment to the Texas... View More
$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
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
I went shopping at Wal-Mart last month and purchased a keyboard along with 3 other items. I went thru self checkout and paid for my items. Upon leaving the store an employee said something to me which I couldn't hear since I had headphones in watching a video. I walked to my car and headed... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2019
Walmart may have a video. Also if you know which register and the time you probably can get the computer records of Payments.
Hire a lawyer who can help you obtain them
How does attorney deal with the moral battle knowing about the court registry investment system and the effects
answered on Apr 16, 2019
From a practical standpoint, many attorneys do not stop and think to delve deeply into the moral issues because they tend to be more focused on its use as a tool for handling court registry funds. Their immediate attention tends to be more on individual cases.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 26, 2018
There are several factors that would impact the applicable law, including the workers' job title, type of employer, and the place where the incident occurred. For example, if the worker was injured on a vessel, while working as a member of the crew, then the claims may fall under the Jones... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2018
The U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance should be able to provide direction here. OSHA also provides information under the Seaman's Protection Act - https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3762.pdf.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 9, 2018
In general, reputable employers will take steps to arrange for maintenance payments soon after a preliminary investigation is able to verify the facts of an accident/injury. Maintenance is generally paid until the employee reaches maximum medical improvement. Some court decisions use similar terms... View More
sue the other ship if it was at fault?
answered on Aug 13, 2018
It is possible that legal causes of action could arise against both vessels. Maritime law prescribes to the doctrine of comparative liability. This means that in a collision setting in general (the particular details and circumstances of your vessel's collision are not outlined here), both... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2018
It depends. It doesn't really matter whether the shipowner is a US citizen, what matters is how much contact the boat has with the US or any particular state, in order to determine whether there is jurisdiction.
Are you a passenger or a crewmember?
answered on Jun 11, 2018
The general maritime personal injury statute of limitations is 3 years.
46 U.S. Code § 30106 - Time limit on bringing maritime action for personal injury or death. Except as otherwise provided by law, a civil action for damages for personal injury or death arising out of a maritime tort... View More
one?
answered on May 18, 2018
They are practically the same thing. If a death occurs on the high seas you must file a lawsuit under the death on the high seas act. There are very few exceptions to this.
of limitations. I thought I had 3 years to file my personal injury suit?
answered on Apr 23, 2018
Are you a "passenger" on a cruise ship? Most often, a passenger's personal injury case is governed by a one year statute of limitation. A "seaman" has a three year statute of limitation.
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Thank you for your question. The answer depends upon what “category” of worker you are talking about. A “seaman” would not be eligible or qualify for worker’s comp. A seaman’s remedy after being injured on the job falls under the "Jones Act” and General Maritime Law remedies,... View More
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