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An analysis of failure-to-warn theories, shipowner duties beyond the vessel, and legal standards governing shore excursions under general maritime law.

An analysis of federal statutory anti-waiver protections, emotional distress exceptions, and enforceable ticket contract limitations under 46 U.S.C. § 30509 and Carnival Cruise Lines v....

An analysis of the default three-year maritime statute of limitations versus statutory contract exceptions under 46 U.S.C. § 30508

An analysis of fine-print forum-selection clauses, federal enforceability standards under Carnival Cruise Lines v. Shute, and procedural notice requirements under 46 U.S.C. § 30508.

An analysis of the maritime reasonable care standard under Kermarec v. Compagnie Generale Transatlantique, statutory shipowner liability under 46 U.S.C. §§ 30102–30103, and comparative negligence.