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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

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

Hurricane Ida Claims

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

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

Uncategorized

LEGAL UPDATE: Louisiana 3rd Circuit Holds That Sole Member of LLC Could Be Individually Liable for LLC’s Breach of Contract - 6 January 2022