Although there is a common saying, “good things come to those who wait,” that is not true in the context of filing lawsuits, especially if they involve establishing paternity after your purported father passed away. Louisiana law has strict requirements that establish the time by which you must file a lawsuit. Your lawsuit will be
Court Rules High School Football Stadium Bleachers Are Not Unreasonably Dangerous Grilling for a Cause: The Importance of Safety and Liability in Fundraising Events
Family businesses can present challenging legal issues. Although you might feel like you can trust your family members to do the right thing, this is not always true, especially when large sums of money are involved. This case illustrates the complexities that resulted from agreements related to ownership of a family business, which was only
One tool courts can use to manage litigation is a Special Master. A Special Master issues reports that a court can consider when ruling on a case. However, what happens if a court disregards the recommendations in a Special Master’s report? This situation raises intriguing questions about the authority and discretion of the court,
Understanding Property Damage Claims and Amount of Time to File Suit What Happens When There is More Than One Claim to a Deceased’s Property?
Imagine, for a moment, you’re organizing a large-scale event with a long checklist of details to manage. Now imagine missing one tiny detail and having it cost you a whopping quarter-million dollars! That’s precisely the scenario that unfolded for Star Financial Services, Inc., a prominent ATM operator, in their dealings with Cardtronics, USA, Inc. The
When an Employment Discrimination Claim Won’t Hold Water
We all cherish the idea of collecting vacation days, envisioning the blissful trips we’ll take in the future. But what if you find yourself resigning from your job with a surplus of accrued vacation days that you haven’t had the chance to use? David Bodenheimer had worked for Carrollton Pest Control and Termite Company (“Carrolton”)
Can You Appeal A Partial Summary Judgment in Louisiana? Employee-Injury Exclusion Precludes Insurance Coverage For Injured Stunt Performer
The separation of property between spouses is a legally recognized process, allowing them to transfer assets. However, what happens when this separation is done with fraudulent intent? In the case of Kathryn and Paul Holland, creditors accused the couple of fraudulently dividing their assets to avoid payment. The creditors filed a motion to intervene in
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.