Court Finds Uninsured Motorist Coverage Waiver Valid, Denies Coverage for Injured Worker Injured What happens if you are involved in a car accident where your damages exceed the auto insurance policy limits of the person responsible?
What is a Good Faith Termination in an Employment Case? Navigating Unfair Termination as a Civil Service Employee: Understanding the Appeals Process
Recovering Damages Against Louisiana’s DOTD for Unsafe Infrastructure Can the Louisiana Department of Transportation Be Found Liable for a Car Accident?
What Happens When Someone Won’t Repay the Money I Loaned Them? Grilling for a Cause: The Importance of Safety and Liability in Fundraising Events
Betty Citizen v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Article Written By Berniard Law Firm Additional Berniard Law Firm Article on Penalties in Workers’ Compensation Cases:
Can a Settlement Agreement Preclude Future Lawsuits? Not Always: A Case Study Louisiana First Circuit Says Settlement Not Enforceable Based on Email Communications
Buying and selling real estate can be stressful because of the emotions and large sums of money involved. In order to have certainty in transactions involving real estate, Louisiana law has strict requirements of what is required to form a valid contract, including signatures from both the buyer and seller. What happens if a would-be
Plaquemines Parish Construction Project Lawsuit Shows Complexities of Louisiana Prescription Rules Trial Court Errs by Granting an Exception of Prescription to Insurance Company
Oyster Leases vs. Oil Wells: A Legal Battle Unfolds in a Louisiana Construction Dispute
First Circuit Court of Appeal Affirms Decision That Employee Was Entitled to Compensation From Work Related Back Injury (Part 1).  Can an Independent Contractor collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
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