Category: Civil Law

If you have ever driven for more than 16-18 hours without rest, you would be aware of what some truck drivers go through on a daily basis. Spending most of the day driving can deteriorate your physical and mental health. Other than that, it also prevents you from spending time with your loved ones and getting much-needed sleep.

Despite the obvious dangers of sitting in one place and driving for long hours, truck drivers still work relentlessly, ignoring their health. According to the law, truck drivers are allowed to drive for a maximum of 11 hours straight before they must stop and take a break. If you have been in a trucking accident because of the truck driver’s fatigue, speak to a Glen Falls truck accident lawyer today.

How long is a truck driver allowed to drive before they can take a break?

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), trucking companies in Glen Falls should set an 11-hour driving limit for truck drivers, after which they must take a break. The rule also states that truck drivers should not drive for more than 8 hours in a row. They must take a break of at least half an hour after driving for 8 hours.

Are there any exceptions to the 11-hour driving rule?

There are exceptions to the 11-hour driving rule that applies to certain truck drivers:

• If the driver is operating a vehicle weighing less than 10,000 pounds.
• If the driver is operating a non-CDL-required truck

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In the current era of globalization, the interaction between business actors is not only in one country but can be with various countries. In the previous post, the Meaningful Position of a Notary in International Business Contracts part I, we discussed International Law on international business which is related to what clauses must be considered in making a contract, most importantly considering that currently there is a large-scale transfer The amount that currently we who are still adhering to civil law seems to be demanded to change into a common law concept. Where the concept of the contract so very changed. As the most important legal practitioner, especially notaries, what is the method of dealing with it?

Before discussing the above case further, it is better if we know in advance what is the difference between an onshore company and an offshore company?

Onshore company is a term used to refer to areas ranging from the shoreline to the mainland. Onshore can be from a foreign industry that has an industry in Indonesia because we know that in Indonesia, if you want to invest, you must set up an industry in Indonesia so that the transactions you are trying even if the owner is a business actor from outside the country. On the other hand, offshore is a term used to refer to an area located on the high seas, far from the shoreline of the sea. Generally, this offshore shows that he is from outside the country because there … Read More

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