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I work at sea and recently contacted a fellow colleague with regards to assistance with work. He replied and indicated that if I needed more help he was willing to assist. I emailed him back taking up his assistance however his supervisor replied stating I should do the work myself and referring to... View More 
answered on Jan 18, 2020
Was any of this due to your being a minority of some sort - race color creed personal orientation? If so you may be able to make a civil rights claim. Otherwise you are left with defamation which likely tequire much more harm.
answered on Jan 17, 2020
It's possible part of your question was left off in uploading; no admiralty/maritime issue appeared here. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board might be a starting point for the non-maritime element of your post. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I purchased a vessel out of a shipyard that had promised me a bottom job on a documented u.s. coast guard vessel. The vessel when I was taken to see it had the laminate structures completely ground down two to three layers of the outside layer of a cord vessel hull I was told I would receive an... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2020
This is potentially a mixed question of maritime law and contract/consumer protection. The U S Coastguard in your District (there are 13 or so spread across the US depending on what State you live in) local office of marine safety or the marine safety officer at your District MIGHT be... View More
Ties to Canada. Can you help us?
answered on Jan 7, 2020
I would be more than happy to speak with you. When entering the US as a visitor it is always best to be prepared to document all of your ties to your home country. This can include a number of things including apartment leases, enrollment in school, bank statements, confirmation of employment. If... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2020
There did not seem to be an admiralty-maritime issue in this post. You could have better chances of getting a meaningful response if you repost in the Criminal Law section. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
How to make claim of status as a free man and only acting agent of said entity
answered on Dec 30, 2019
This is sovereign citizen nonsense. Do yourself a favor and forget it and move on.
That was in both our names. It was a birthday gift to me and I was the sole driver of the vette. The vette was bought with an $80,000.00 inheritance when his father died. I was not with my husband at the time because he was cheating on me so we had seperated. I had no knowledge of his... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2019
You need to hire a local attorney and file suit for the forfeiture.
answered on Dec 6, 2019
There did not appear to be an admiralty/maritime issue here. It's possible this question is better suited for the Criminal Law section. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
I am a high schoolteacher in Georgia. I am teaching about federal, state, &concurrent jurisdiction in my Honors Government class. This is really beyond the scope of what I teach, but I like being able to provide some basic info. My understanding is that a passenger boat accident between 2... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2019
You've chosen an interesting topic for students, but you go into many different directions. Framed the way it is, your assignment runs the possibility of confusing your students. Try to keep things on a level that high school students would be able to follow. For starters, look into the... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2019
I'm not certain of the exact meaning of your question. If it is that you were injured in the course of your employment on your cruise ship, you have the right to make a medical claim. However, this would be governed by your cruise line's employment agreement. Cruise lines, while operating... View More
balcony door and stateroom door was opened and the wind tunnel effect opened the closet door violently onto my head, face and eye. There was a sign on the door that indicated not to open both doors at the same time but nothing about the closet door opening and injuring someone. Closet door was very... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2019
We’ve handled dozens of injury cases on cruise ships involving the wind tunnel effect just like yours. As such the cruise line is on notice of the danger. Feel free to email me at mw@lipcon.com and we can likely help.
Note that any case has to be filed in miami within one year of the... View More
Im a liveaboard at a marina in Contra Costa County, California. The owner of the marina violated the current law which says no liveaboards in Contra Costa and has a number of tenants living on their boats at his marina. Due to one tenant causing problems with other tenant, the marine sheriff have... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2019
This is not an admiralty or maritime question. Best check State landlord tenant laws.
answered on Sep 30, 2019
Based on the limited facts, any admiralty/maritime issues involved were not clear.
Tim Akpinar
I am being deprived my due process
answered on Sep 22, 2019
Additional information is needed. Due process is a broad area and the manner in which your rights are being violated is not clear from the facts at hand.
Tim Akpinar
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
At bottom of ticket, it states "no signature required pursuant to 32-1-4(a)", but that code appears to be stating that the violator would be deemed to have given a written Bond to appear, not waiving officers' need to sign the complaint. Violated Montg. Municipal Ord. 1-9 adopted 32-6-65
answered on Aug 26, 2019
This was posted under Admiralty/Maritime, but I was unable to find anything under maritime laws pertaining to the listed statute(s). It looks like it involves violation of a Montgomery Municipal Ordinance. Consult with an Alabama attorney, as it probably requires a prompt response/appearance where... View More
Can he arrest him while the ship is in international water? The ship is registered in Liberia.
answered on Aug 3, 2019
The officer should call ahead and make arrangements for arrest once the vessel hits port in Hawaii. Arrests are fairly common upon arrivals. Also, during the period before reaching port the validity of the warrant can be confirmed. There are often mistakes in the system and the warrant must be... View More
So I sold my boat and promised new owner the slip as well since it was fully paid for the remainder of the summer season. As suggested by the owner of the marina stating that it would be more appealing when selling a boat. So now that boat its sold the marina's owner is no where to be found... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
This does not involve maritime law or admiralty. You need to consult with a local attorney about breach of contract issues
When I go to court? I am wondering about the fine and the consequences of a class 3 misdemeanor
answered on Jul 7, 2019
This is something that needs to be discussed with a Virginia attorney who practices criminal law. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
If you are the seller (transferring the llc to the buyer) what are you required to do and when? If you are the seller what are you required to do an when? I.e. register the llc in your name, etc...
answered on Jul 6, 2019
Depending on the size of the vessel, this can be a complex transaction that can involve state-specific laws in a number of different areas. It is something that needs to be discussed in detail with an attorney who practices in the jurisdiction. Good luck.
Tim Akpinar
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