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Cruise ships and coronavirus: Ship cluster together at sea with crew still stuck on board

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Vasquez, 36, and tens of thousands of other crew members have been trapped for weeks aboard dozens of cruise ships around the world – long after governments and cruise lines negotiated their passengers’ disembarkation. Some have gotten ill and died; others have survived but are no longer getting paid.

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International Arbitration Experts Discuss The Impact On The Global Economy

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Sandra Smith Thayer, Partner, Pasich LLP, Los Angeles. Given the uncertainty that arises at the intersecĀ­tion of international arbitration and bankruptcy, parties should consider protecting themselves against a future potential bankruptcy when negotiating arbitration agreeĀ­ments by, among other things, securing guarantors.

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Logistics:Ā On the Road, Water or Railsā€¦or in the Air ā€” AGAIN

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. ā€œIn This Intermodal Center is the 3rd largest maritime port in the country, only behind Los Angeles/Long Beach and New York/New Jersey. Four sections are now open to travelers. million tons).

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreaminā€™ ā€“ A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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If the Department of the Interior approves the project as meeting federal guidelines, the next step in the process would be negotiating a contract with the Office of California Governor Jerry Brown. Barstow is strategically situated midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. QUITE SIMPLY, HESPERIA WORKS FOR BUSINESS.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Extracurricular ā€¢ Founding member, Austin Angels, national foster care organization with 22 chapters across the country ā€¢ Member, Jeff Shore Leadership Roundtable. Off the Clock ā€¢ Working out ā€¢ Traveling ā€¢ Crushing it as a single mom with a full-time career. Off the Clock ā€¢ Spending time with family ā€¢ Golf ā€¢ Cooking ā€¢ Travel .

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British Airways could pull out of Gatwick and cut a quarter of its pilots, leaked memo reveals

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Will air travel get more expensive? ‘This will make it significantly more expensive and harder for these passengers to travel. In these markets, we can expect train and bus travel to see significant growth.’ British Airways planes seen parked up on March 31 at Gatwick airport. Advertisement. ’ .

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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Over 80,000 vehicles travel through this intersection every day, making Waxahachie an ideal location for a variety of business and industry. It would offer Texas with long-term access to a Pacific deep water port that is approximately 500 miles closer and much less expensive than the Port of Los Angeles.

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