Oral Loan Agreement Made During Romantic Relationship Survives Summary Judgment In Jefferson Parish
Second Circuit Case Demonstrates Importance of Proper Contracts
August 7, 2016
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Judgment in New Orleans Painting Auction Lawsuit Annulled
Jurisdiction and the Long-Arm Statute in Louisiana
August 6, 2016
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New Orleans Breach of Contract Between Subcontractors Centers on Contract Payment Provision “Pay if Paid” or “Pay when Paid”
Louisiana Admiralty Lawsuit Leads to Interpretation of Contract Provisions Between Offshore Service Providers
August 3, 2016
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Business Dispute
Limited Liability Protects Company Member in Allen Parish Products Liability Case
 Piercing the Corporate Veil: How to Collect from the Company and the Person Responsible for your Injuries
July 22, 2016
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Unfair Trade Practices in Louisiana and Home Foreclosure
Like many states, Louisiana has an unfair trade practices act. In Louisiana, it is known as the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. Just as the name implies, this law is meant to protect consumers from the unfair, misleading, or fraudulent acts of those provide services, goods, and financing. Any contract or agreement
July 23, 2014
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Careful Review of Home Insurance Policy Crucial
It is extremely important to review your home insurance policy to determine what types of damages the policy will actually cover, especially in areas prone to suffer from hurricane damages. Under Louisiana law, the insured individual is required to first prove that the insurance policy covers the cause of the claim. For example, if
July 14, 2014
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District Courts Have Broad Discretion When Ordering IRS Debt Payments
In an appeal filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, from the Western District of Louisiana, the Court affirmed a district court verdict ruling in favor for the IRS. The Plaintiff, S.P. Lewis was ordered to pay monthly installments to the government to pay for taxes withheld from employee’s wages
July 9, 2014
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Understanding the Direct Action Statute and Insurance Disputes
Louisiana has a Direct Action Statute that allows injured third parties to sue an insurance company directly when the insurance company’s insured causes an injury. For example, if you are involved an automobile accident where you are not at fault, you can sue the at-fault driver’s insurance company directly instead of suing the at-fault driver themselves. The Direct
July 1, 2014
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Personal Jurisdiction Reviewed in Case With International Implications
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a judge’s dismissal of the People’s Republic of China and a Chinese company, Xiamen, from litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The appeals court agreed with the trial court that the federal judiciary lacked personal jurisdiction and subject matter
January 12, 2014
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Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case Examines Federal Antidumping Laws
A recent case arising from occurrences in West Carroll Hospital considers the Louisiana and federal antidumping laws. In addition, it also explains the requirements for a case under medical malpractice. Several hospitals were involved in the case, but only two were actually involved in the suit. A woman who had serious kidney and urinary problems
January 7, 2014
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