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David Weil. Esq.

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Legality of Onboard Search Questioned

I was recently stopped by a Coast Guard cutter after leaving a waterfront restaurant in my boat. I was given a sobriety test by one member of the Coast Guard

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Foreclosing on Lien Not Necessarily Worth the Cost

I am a marine engine mechanic and I recently completed a major overhaul to the main engines of a client’s yacht. He made several payments along the way, but the

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Dealing With Disclosure

Last year, I completed a major structural repair to my boat after we suffered a high-speed collision with another vessel. I am now preparing to sell the boat and am

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Domestic Law Can Vary at Sea

I was just informed by my tax accountant that the IRS is trying to exclude a piece of equipment I bought for business purposes and installed aboard my vessel, which

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Rules Surrounding Collisions Depend Upon Who’s Involved

I recently sailed in a race that was governed by the International Sailing Federation’s ’Racing Rules of Sailing,’ and I was curious about the set of collision avoidance rules that

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Know Your Rights: Towing vs. Salvage

My boat went aground recently after losing power near the entrance to our marina. The boat was not badly damaged, and she was refloated the next day with the help

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Title Tactics

I recently learned that I can purchase a title insurance policy in connection with the purchase of my boat. I know these policies are common in real estate transactions, but