Chamberlain Hrdlicka's Maritime Proctor Blog is primarily about Admiralty and Maritime law decisions, but also discusses non-Admiralty litigation as well as other legal issues. This blog does not constitute legal advice of any kind. Moreover, it does not create an attorney/client relationship between the reader and either myself or Chamberlain Hrdlicka. Instead, I merely endeavor to discuss, on a broad level, common issues I see in my practice, as well as recent case developments or news concerning the Maritime industry.
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Arbitration Contracts for Seaman – When Are They Feasible and Appropriate?
Maritime employers, particularly those who own or operate vessels, are always cognizant of the potential for lawsuits for personal injuries and wrongful death. In the non-personal injury context, utilization of arbitration clauses is a growing trend in both commercial and employment disputes. It is most common to see an arbitration clause in an employment agreement, signed by both parties, which ostensibly remove disputes from state or federal courts (and juries) and instead submits claims to ...