In a decision that has sent shockwaves through both the energy industry and environmental legal circles, the Supreme Court of the United States has fundamentally altered the landscape of climate and coastal litigation. On April 17, 2026, the Court ruled in Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish, reversing a lower court and moving a massive
Is a Dog Owner Liable in Louisiana? Yes. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2321, dog owners are held to a standard of Strict Liability. Unlike other personal injury cases where you must prove the defendant was “careless,” a dog owner is liable for damages if the bite could have been prevented and was not caused
Filing a lawsuit is only the first step in the journey toward recovery. In Louisiana, the “win” rarely happens at the moment of the fall; it is earned through months of meticulous litigation, sworn testimony, and the strategic defeat of defense motions. To the uninitiated, the legal process can feel like a “black box” of
If you’ve been injured in a business or grocery store, the question isn’t just “Who is at fault?” but “What is my case worth?” In Louisiana, slip and fall settlements aren’t random numbers; they are calculated based on your medical bills, your pain, and—critically—your own percentage of fault. How much is a slip and fall
Did the Son Have the Right to Lend Dad the Company Truck? and When Accidents Happen: The Limits of a Homeowner’s Liability for a Child’s Injury
Understanding When Louisiana Laws Apply: A Guide to Prospective and Retroactive Effects Imagine you’re involved in a legal matter, and the legislature passes a new law. Does it affect your situation? Or does it only apply moving forward? The timing of when a law takes effect — and whether it applies to past events —
The Unforeseen Gaps: Why Laws Can’t Cover Everything Imagine Louisiana’s laws as a vast, detailed tapestry woven to guide every aspect of daily life. Even so, no legal system — no matter how comprehensive — can anticipate every possible situation. So, what happens when a dispute arises in court, and no written statute or established
Have you ever read a law and wondered what it truly means? Or found yourself facing a situation where a rule seemed to apply — but its exact implications were unclear? In Louisiana, our legal system is based on the civil law tradition, meaning that interpretation depends heavily on the Louisiana Civil Code. Understanding how
Absence of Legislation or Custom — Understanding Civil Code Article 4
Video Surveillance Clears Dollar General: No Liability Without Proof of a Hazard
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.