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Florida Yacht Brokers Association Hosts 17th Annual Law Seminar

October 9, 2012 8:44 pm

The Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) recently hosted the 17th Annual Yacht Sales and Law Seminar in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Bahia Mar.

The event, held on October 3rd, was well-attended by over 150 yachting professionals who all had an opportunity to learn the latest rules, laws and legal rulings that have occurred in the industry over the last 12 months.

The Denison Yacht Sales team was well-represented by 9 brokers and marketing assistants, along with Denison’s new yacht charter team, pictured left to right: Kaisa Pace, David Johnson, Daniella Denison, Jamie Telcik, Dana Anglin, Justin Onofrietti, Nicole Ashley, Joe Laundrie (not pictured Russ Schafer).

The FYBA Event Summary, listed along with each topic’s speakers, is listed below.

Legal Issues For Foreign Crew On US Vessels – The Patriot Act, US Income Tax, Visas, and Passport Issues: Robb Maass, Alley, Maass, Rogers and Lindsay, P.A. – Palm Beach, FL

Commission Enforcement For Sales In Foreign Countries: Michael Moore, Michael Moore & Company – Coral Gables, FL

Maritime Labor Convention Ratified – New crew regulations: Bruce McAllister, Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A. – Palm Beach, FL

Risks and Requirements For Escrow Funds – Letters Of Credit, Wire Transfers, Checks, Cleared funds, Bank Solvency Issues: David Baker, Alley, Maass, Rogers and Lindsay, P.A. – Palm Beach, FL  //  Carol Waxler, Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A. – Palm Beach, FL

Legal Aspects Of New Boat Warranties: Bob Allen, Robert Allen Law – Miami, FL

Current Taxation Issues For Chartering a Vessel & Current Taxation Issues For Donating a Vessel: Glen Stankee, Akerman Senterfitt – Fort Lauderdale, FL

Recent Violations Of Yacht And Ship Broker Statutes and Regulations: Victoria Bedford, Florida Department Of Business & Professional Regulation, Tallahassee, FL

The Positives And Negatives Of Foreign Flags: Mark Buhler, The Buhler Law Firm – Maitland, FL

Boat Show Vessels – Complying With Federal And State Regulations

US Customs Regulations: Steele Reeder, Howard S. Reeder, Inc, Customs Brokers, Miami, FL

Florida Sales Tax Regulations: Warren Hayes, Sr. Alley, Maass, Rogers and Lindsay, P.A. – Palm Beach, FL

 

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