DivePartner1
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So you'd sue a dive op in, say, Cayman Brac, as a "cartel" under Brazilian law? The Belgium's tried to export their laws and appoint themselves as the world's court a few years ago and found it didn't work so well.
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Maybe not in brazil.Stirling
Third, if they all charge the same price it may or may not be the result of price fixing. It might even be the result of price fixing by the government, or by a government-sanctioned cartel.
Theres another country thats trying very hard to bring their laws to another place in the world I at this time can not seem to think of whom that is. And they too should be told that the Law of that nature only applies if you are in the country of origin and not half way around the world. Sorry but i had to say it.The Belgium's tried to export their laws and appoint themselves as the world's court a few years ago and found it didn't work so well.
DivePartner1:So you'd sue a dive op in, say, Cayman Brac, as a "cartel" under Brazilian law? The Belgium's tried to export their laws and appoint themselves as the world's court a few years ago and found it didn't work so well.
Lawyers have been talking about various legal issues in this thread, but looking for meaningful legal advice in an internet chatroom is a mistake. If you need sound legal advice about potential liability issues you should consult with a knowledgeable California attorney.endorfin:If there was an incident would I be open to lawsuit or be considered responsible? I know I am responsible for safe operation of a vessel, but what about when they step off the swim step?
WJL:Lawyers have been talking about various legal issues in this thread, but looking for meaningful legal advice in an internet chatroom is a mistake. If you need sound legal advice about potential liability issues you should consult with a knowledgeable California attorney.
WJL:looking for meaningful legal advice in an internet chatroom is a mistake.