The ILWU and ILA refuse to work ships diverted from Canada because of the ILWU Canada strike. Tough situation for shippers during peak season.
No one ever plans to get hurt during their cruise vacation. Unfortunately, it sometimes happens. Every year numerous people are injured or even killed during their cruise. Keep reading to learn how to file a personal injury case after a cruise ship accident.
When an employer fights a workers’ compensation claim, that dispute usually involves some dispute over the medical evidence and or a legal dispute as to whether an employee is covered by workers’ c…
A Chattanooga workers’ compensation lawyer at McMahan Law Firm can help you determine whether your injury qualifies as a work injury or personal claim.
This is a common question new clients ask. You can stay on workers’ compensation as long as you are unable to work due to your work injury. Can my employer o...
Surprisingly, many cases have been won because of stellar depositions. If you have ever sat through a deposition with an experienced personal injury lawyer, the process can appear to be simple. As a result, most young or novice lawyers fail to appreciate some of the more intricate aspects of taking a deposition.
Low oil prices wreaked havoc with U.S. shale producers, but increasingly the industry appears to be adapting successfully to new market conditions
If you are injured while working on a cruise ship, your rights are protected by law. Keep reading to learn what the laws cover and how they protect you. Cruise Ship Worker Injuries Cruise ship workers need dependable working conditions to be safe while doing their jobs. If your employer does not provide safe working conditions, it can be held liable for any medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering you may endure after your accident. These are the most common type…
Guest blog written by Jeanne Longhorne For many, the decision to ship one’s vehicle can be a pretty harrowing process. But what is it that turns people off of the auto transport industry? Is it th…
When it’s over, here’s what you do: Don’t ever let the thought enter your mind that you might not be fine.
Insights on how products flow from an oil refinery to the pump.
Hundreds of North Sea oil and gas workers are staging a "unique" 24-hour strike in a dispute over pay, but what form will that actually take offshore?
The battle for top talent these days is not likely won in a bidding war over salary. Pay aside, candidates are seeking a work-life balance made possible with the right perks. Learn how your small business can compete with big business benefits – without busting your budget.
Canada's multiculturalism sets us apart as a nation, and it's a value we need to protect.
What to expect, historically, from large speculators bailing on oil
Do opportunities outweigh obstacles in the Canadian oil market? With almost no competition for these assets, many believe that investment opportunities should be investigated.
While it may be easier to get a company to pay a workers’ compensation claim if the company has a union, it is still possible to file a claim on a company that is not unionized. You will probably have to carry more of the burden of proving your claim yourself, so there are several …
His advice? Get out there and start making money. Life is short (even when you have lived to 80), and the world needs fresh new ideas
We interviewed professionals at top construction companies to learn how they are equipping themselves and their teams for remote work success.
Across the U.S. and Canada, there are over 75 FranNet representatives, each operating their own consultancies. One of the key value propositions of our organization is that each of these representatives covers a specific territory (just like franchises!). They both live and work in your communities, which means they’re familiar with your area’s business climate, […]