Can I own/operate a charter company in the USA as a Canadian if a USA owned company owns the vessel and be jones act compliant?

I agree with my colleagues. The one thing I would add is that the restriction upon which I think you are referring requires that US Registered...

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Can a commercial fisherman be sued and garnished over medical bills? Are they coverd under maritime law?

Today, the issue is NOT an issue of CAN he be sued, rather, can the judgment be REVERSED. The answer is PROBABLY yes; for a multitude of reasons. ...

If I purchase waterfront property with unknown/non-registered boats docked at property, what are my legal rights/responsibility?

This is more of a State Law question than maritime law, per se. It would depend on what the boats are doing there in te first place. If, as your...

I bought a boat over a month ago and previous owner has not furnished titles in over 6 weeks.Can I take them to court and win?

To answer your question, yes, you can sue him and win. Will you win is another question. As my colleague suggested contact a maritime attorney. ...

I wish to garnish a bank account after winning a small claims judgement

In short, no. You will need to amend the judgment to include the proper name of the defendant. If this cannot be accomplished, then you will need...

Isn't this an invasion of privacy or a Hippa violation? Do I need a lawyer?

It is probably a violation of HIPPA. If there is not a signed release from the Dentist, it would be a violation for the Pharmacist to turn over...

If I sue a defective rug manufacturer in NJ and I'm in CA, then must I sue the manufacturer in their state of NJ?

No. There are FEW long-arm statutes in CA Small Claims!!! The only way you can get a foreign defendant in CA Small Claims is if: 1) there is a...

Are there any circumstances in which a defendant in a California small claims case can have the case removed to civil division

Yes, if you file a lawsuit against the plaintiff and have the entire lawsuit consolidated and removed to superior court. Then it can be tried...

Can a small claims judgment be dismissed if the plaintiff provided the defendants name incorrectly?

I agree with Mr. Barnes. It is unclear if you are a person asking, the plaintiff, or the defendant. If there is no person with that name,...

To answer your question, yes, you can sue your lender in Small Claims. The better question, is SHOULD you? The answer there is no. A Data Breach...