Construction Worker’s Electrocuted Injury Leads to Dispute Among Defendants Over Liability
Contractor Not Liable for Electrocution Death in St. Tammany Parish
August 19, 2024
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Employee Fails to Establish Link Between Previous Back Injury and Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis for Workers Compensation Claim
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Trustee and Executrix Liable For Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
Louisiana Fiduciary Duty Case Examines Summary Judgment Standards
November 2, 2023
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Who Is Entitled To Inherit Bank Accounts?
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November 1, 2023
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Use of Racial Epithet Grounds For Termination
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October 28, 2023
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Settlement Agreements Do Not Preclude All Future Lawsuits
Can a Settlement Agreement Preclude Future Lawsuits? Not Always: A Case Study Louisiana First Circuit Says Settlement Not Enforceable Based on Email Communications
October 26, 2023
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Unilateral Signature On Contract To Buy Real Estate Invalid
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
October 25, 2023
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What Are The Timing and Bond Requirements For Appealing a Workers’ Compensation Judgment?
While involved in a legal dispute, there are strict timelines that must be followed, not only for filing an initial lawsuit, but also for filing any subsequent appeals. However, arguments can arise about what timeline applies to a certain factual situation. Angela Jackson was injured while working at Family Dollar. Jackson filed a claim against
October 24, 2023
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When Does Prescription Start To Run In False Imprisonment and Arrest Cases?
Plaquemines Parish Construction Project Lawsuit Shows Complexities of Louisiana Prescription Rules Trial Court Errs by Granting an Exception of Prescription to Insurance Company
October 23, 2023
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