If you’re a maritime business owner and one of your employees is injured at work, they might be able to file a lawsuit against your company under the Jones Act. If you’re going to employ maritime workers or seamen that are covered by the Jones Act, you need to ensure that...

After a boating accident, your goal should be to make sure everyone involved is safe. If the boat is still afloat, do a quick headcount to confirm that everyone is still on board. If someone has fallen overboard, assist them in safely getting back into the boat. Once everyone has been...

North Carolina has many statutes and rules that apply to its 20 coastal communities. If you are a property owner in a regulated area and are planning any work on your property, it is important to be familiar with the relevant regulations and required permits.