If you are considering buying a yacht, your next decision is where to register it. Choosing the right country is important, as your choice brings with it fundamental consequences that can get quite costly if you don’t get the right advice.
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What You Can — and Cannot — Ask a Reference When Hiring
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. If you are looking to hire a new employee, you are probably knee deep in the recruitment process, posting job descriptions, fielding phone calls and reviewing...
Understanding the Path to U.S. Citizenship
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, June 30, 2022. Naturalization is the process one must go through whereby an immigrant to the United States becomes a U.S. citizen. Not every immigrant is eligible, which is why...
Is Your Business Complying With Data Privacy Laws?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. Data privacy is a big thing for businesses today. How do you know your small business is compliant? Compliance with data privacy laws help both you and your...
Understand a Property’s Easements Before Purchasing
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Friday, June 3, 2022. By Mark Thayer, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Are you in the market to buy a home? If you’ve been shopping for a house lately you may have come across...
Protecting Your Family With a Domestic Asset Protection Trust
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022. By Marcia Boyd, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP A domestic asset-protection trust (DAPT) is an irrevocable trust whereby the grantor can name a beneficiary and...
Civil Liability From Wake Damage
If you own a boat, whether you use it on a lake, river or ocean, you know vessels in motion can cause a significant wake that can impact people, structures, and other boats. There are maritime rules that apply to vessels of all kinds and sizes, from small sailboats to large yachts and even personal water craft.
Three Common Reasons For Real Estate Litigation
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. No one wants to get caught up in real estate litigation. It can be time consuming and expensive, but in the event you find yourself involved in any of these...
What is the Difference Between Admiralty Law and Maritime Law?
On behalf of Sayer Regan & Thayer of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. By Peter Regan, Esq.Sayer, Regan & Thayer, LLP Admiralty law and maritime law essentially mean the same thing. A unique area of the law, admiralty and...