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Business Litigation
- Is an employee or former employee (ie the “ambiguous owner”) claiming ownership in your business? - 11 January 2023
- Options to Quickly Resolve Your Hurricane Ida Claim - 30 August 2022
- Depreciation: Why is it so much? Recoverable Depreciation v. Non-Recoverable Depreciation - 26 October 2021
- Bulletin 2021-08: Hurricane Ida Voluntary Mediation Program - 25 October 2021
- The Truth About How Insurance Companies Value Your Loss - 16 September 2021
- What Does My Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Cover? - 16 September 2021
- Why Was My Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Denied? - 16 September 2021
- Hurricane Ida: Tips for Handling Your Claim - 16 September 2021
- Legal Update: Breaking Down the July 9, 2021 White House Executive Order for Louisiana Businesses - 12 July 2021
- What is the difference between a common element and a limited common element, and why does it matter? - 12 March 2021
- Can a Condominium Association Shut Off Water or Other Utilities For a Non-Paying Unit Owner? - 29 January 2021
- Can a creditor seize your ownership interest in an LLC? - 21 January 2021
- Can a homeowners association evict a lessee? - 21 January 2021
- Can a business recover damages for severe inconvenience or mental anguish? - 21 January 2021
- Ownership Disputes: Is a non-owner claiming ownership in your business? - 26 August 2020
- LEGAL UPDATE: Employers: If you Choose to Hire Independent Contractors, You May Not Be Able to Prevent Them from Soliciting Its Customers - 26 August 2020
- COVID- 19 and its Possible Effects on Commercial Leases - 17 June 2020
- Hurricane Preparedness Checklist - 5 June 2020
- What are the Penalties for Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors instead of Employees? - 15 April 2020
- Louisiana Contracts and COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Is Force Majeure Applicable? - 13 April 2020
- COA’s: Stop Allowing Nuisances and Rule Breaking. It Affects Everyone. - 12 February 2020
- Was Your Home damaged by a Fire? Know Your Rights When Dealing With Your Insurance Company. - 12 February 2020
- LEGAL UPDATE: Louisiana 4th Circuit Court Of Appeals Affirms Judgment Holding Dissolved LLC’s Members Personally Liable For Over $1,600,000.00 - 15 January 2020
- Popular Sammy’s Grill Forced to Close Due to Burst Pipe: Could Business Interruption Insurance be Sammy’s Central’s Saving Grace? - 6 December 2019
- LEGAL UPDATE: The Louisiana 1st Circuit Ruling Is Another Warning to Those Purchasing A Distressed Business: Successor Liability - 6 December 2019
- How Does My Louisiana Business Recover for Loss of Revenue Due to a Storm? - 19 November 2019
- Louisiana HOA and COA Liens - 6 November 2019
- In Louisiana, Can A Member Be Held Liable For The Acts Of An LLC? - 17 October 2019
- In Louisiana, How Do I Immediately Stop Someone From Doing Harm? - 3 October 2019
- Are Co-Owners Entitled to Rent? - 23 August 2019
- Is your HOA trying force you to remove a fence, RV, or sign claiming that they are in violation of HOA covenants? - 19 August 2019
- LEGAL UPDATE: Louisiana Supreme Court holds that Forum Selection Clauses In Louisiana Insurance Policies Are Enforceable - 25 June 2019
- How to Properly Dispute An Insurance Company’s Property Damage Appraisal - 25 June 2019
- What to Do if Your Insurance Company Denied Your Business’ Property Damage Claim - 24 June 2019
- Is Your Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable? - 20 June 2019
- When Should I Dissolve My LLC and How Do You Properly Do So? - 18 June 2019
- Is it Essential that your Business have a Written Operating Agreement? - 18 June 2019
- Abrupt Closing: Sucré, Post-Katrina Success Story, Closes All Stores: A Reminder That Appearance Isn’t Everything When It Comes to Business - 18 June 2019
- The Benefits of Operating your Business as a Limited Liability Company - 10 June 2019
- HOA/COA: Stop Waiting to Enforce the HOA Covenants - 10 June 2019
- HOA/COA: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Collect from Non-Paying Unit Owners - 10 June 2019
- HOA/COA: Can Associations Screen Potential Buyers/Tenants? - 10 June 2019
- Is a Former Employee Using Confidential Business Information to Unfairly Compete? - 15 May 2019
- Filing a Lawsuit for Breach of Contract When a Party Fails to Perform - 15 May 2019
- What Are Liquidated Damages, and Are They Enforceable? - 15 May 2019
- Contingency Collection Service: What is it and should you be using one? - 1 November 2018
- The Importance of Notifying Insurance When You’ve Been Sued - 18 October 2018
- The Secrets to Getting Paid: 7 Ways to Ensure Payment from Clients - 4 October 2018
- Contracts 101 (for the non-lawyer) - 20 September 2018
- The Best Way to Handle Business Insurance Claims - 13 September 2018
Construction Litigation
- Should I wait for the police to arrive after a car accident? - 19 July 2023
- Understanding Insurance Coverage among Louisiana Drivers: Uninsured Rates and Minimum Limits - 18 July 2023
- Can I make a claim for personal injuries if I was partially at fault for the accident? - 11 July 2023
- How long does a Contractor have to file its lien on a public project? - 11 January 2023
- Contractors: Did you receive a Reservation of Rights Letter (ROR): What is it and why was it sent? - 3 January 2023
- LEGAL UPDATE: LOUISIANA 1st CIRCUIT HOLDS THAT AN UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR MAY NOT RECOVER FOR UNJUST ENRICHMENT IF THE WORK PERFORMED WAS SUB-STANDARD - 28 December 2020
- Are Construction Contracts with Unlicensed Contractors Null and Void? An overview of the 5th Circuit Decision in Korrapati vs. Augustino Brothers Construction, LLC, et al. - 17 September 2020
- New Orleans Drive Shack Project Halted and Its Response to Liens - 17 September 2020
- What Is The Difference Between “Pay-If-Paid v. Pay-When-Paid” In Louisiana Construction Cases? - 3 December 2019
- Louisiana Homebuyers Summary of the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act - 19 November 2019
- Warranties in Construction: When Does The Warranty Period Commence? - 7 November 2019
- Can A General Contractor Be Held Liable For Damages If They Followed Plans and Specifications? - 7 November 2019
- What Are Indemnity Agreements in Construction Contracts? - 4 September 2019
- Common Issues Faced By Louisiana Contractors - 23 August 2019
- Are Forum Selection Clauses Valid in Louisiana Construction Contracts? - 23 August 2019
- Louisiana Suppliers’ Rights Under The Louisiana Public Works Act - 21 August 2019
- Louisiana Suppliers’ Rights Under the Louisiana Private Works Act - 21 August 2019
- How to Get Paid Quickly on Private Projects - 19 August 2019
- LEGAL UPDATE: Louisiana Legislature Overhauls Rules for Mechanic’s Liens - 6 August 2019
- Are Forum Selection Clauses Valid for Louisiana Construction Contracts? - 8 July 2019
- How Do I Cancel an Improperly Filed Lien against my Property? - 24 June 2019
- How to Properly File a Lien in Louisiana - 24 June 2019
- Are My Business’s Workers Independent Contractors or Employees, and Does Their Classification Matter? - 14 June 2019
- Can I Be Held Personally Responsible for Damages Caused by my Construction Company? - 14 June 2019
- Contractors: How to get Slow Paying Owners to Pay - 10 June 2019
- How do Material Suppliers File Liens on Projects? - 15 May 2019
- How Long Does a Contractor Have to File a Sworn Statement (i.e. Lien) on a Public Project? - 15 May 2019
- Subcontractors: You Can File a Lien if the General Contractor Did Not File a Notice of Contract - 15 May 2019
- Is Defective Workmanship Covered by Insurance? - 15 May 2019
- What Are General Contractors’ Remedies When the Owner of a Public Project Refuses to Pay? - 15 May 2019
- Can a Written Construction Contract be Orally Modified? - 15 May 2019
- Delay Damages: What are They and How do They Work? - 15 November 2018
Favret Law Firm
- How long will it take to resolve my claim for injuries? - 13 July 2023
- Can I Make a Claim for Injuries if I Don’t Have Insurance? - 7 July 2023
- How long does it take to resolve a personal injury claim? - 17 February 2023
- LEGAL UPDATE: Louisiana 3rd Circuit Holds That Sole Member of LLC Could Be Individually Liable for LLC’s Breach of Contract - 6 January 2022
Hurricane Ida Claims
- 2023 Hurricane Season Approaching - 6 June 2023
- Options to Quickly Resolve Your Hurricane Ida Claim - 30 August 2022
- Depreciation: Why is it so much? Recoverable Depreciation v. Non-Recoverable Depreciation - 26 October 2021
- Bulletin 2021-08: Hurricane Ida Voluntary Mediation Program - 25 October 2021
- The Truth About How Insurance Companies Value Your Loss - 16 September 2021
- What Does My Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Cover? - 16 September 2021
- Why Was My Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Denied? - 16 September 2021
- Hurricane Ida: Tips for Handling Your Claim - 16 September 2021
Personal Injury
- Who is responsible for medical charges after a car accident? - 2 August 2023
- Slip and Fall Accidents: Liability and Compensation in Louisiana - 1 August 2023
- Dealing with Insurance Companies: Dos and Don’ts in Louisiana - 31 July 2023
- Common Types of Personal Injury Cases in New Orleans, Louisiana - 27 July 2023
- What additional damages are available if I was injured by a drunk driver in Louisiana? - 20 July 2023
- What is a deposition? - 14 July 2023
- How long will it take to resolve my claim for injuries? - 13 July 2023
- How is fault determined in a car accident case in Louisiana? - 12 July 2023
- Can I Make a Claim for Injuries if I Don’t Have Insurance? - 7 July 2023
- Can I still file a personal injury claim if the driver didn’t have insurance? - 16 February 2023
- How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer? - 15 February 2023
- How long after my accident do I have to make a personal injury claim? - 14 February 2023
- Who is responsible for the tow truck bill after my car accident? - 10 February 2023
- Should I go to the Emergency Room after a car accident? - 9 February 2023
- Should I call the police after a car accident? - 8 February 2023
- Are headaches common after a car accident? - 7 February 2023
- Uninsured Motorist Insurance: What is it and why should you have it? - 11 January 2023
- Diminished Property Value: Do I Have a Claim? - 3 January 2023
- What Laws Govern Neighbor Disputes in Louisiana? - 17 October 2019
- What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Louisiana? - 4 October 2019
- Have You Been Injured By A Drunk Driver? - 9 July 2019
- Can my HOA/COA Prohibit my Service Animal from Living with Me? - 15 May 2019
- Steps to Take After a Car Accident - 15 May 2019
- What to Do If You Are in an Accident with Someone Who is Uninsured or Underinsured - 15 May 2019
- The Louisiana Direct Action Statute and What it Means to You - 15 May 2019
- Have You Been Involved in an Accident with a Police Car? - 15 May 2019