Author: Alex Domingue
Legislative Alert: War Hazards Compensation Reform Act (H.R. 9520)
Navigating the War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) has long involved a frustrating waiting game. Historically, carriers and employers have been required to front significant... More
Legislative Changes to the New Orleans Judiciary: What It Means for Litigators
The Louisiana Legislature’s 2026 regular legislative session brought sweeping changes to the local judiciary in New Orleans. Through a package of legislative acts, including... More
Second Circuit: Medical Marijuana Reimbursement Denied Under LHWCA
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed that federal law bars the reimbursement of medical marijuana costs under the... More
Longshore 101: Navigating Federal Workers’ Compensation
In this article, attorney Alex Domingue provides the essential guide to the history and legal framework of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act... More
Employee Departures and Proprietary Information 101: What You Need to Know
In today’s competitive landscape, protecting an organization’s unique knowledge and data is paramount. However, not only is it vital, but organizations also have an... More
Navigating 8(f) Claims Related to Hearing Loss
Article Summary Liability for employers under Section 8(f) of the LHWCA is capped at the lesser of 104 weeks or the extent of hearing... More
Changes to the Louisiana Rules of Evidence
In the 2024 Legislative Session, the Louisiana Legislature followed suit with the Federal Rules of Evidence, as it often does, and incorporated changes to... More
Alex Domingue’s Article “Don’t Take Risks with 5.6” Published in LBJ
Associate Alex Domingue’s article, “Don’t Take Risks with 5.6,” was published in the Louisiana Bar Journal October/November 2023 issue. In the article, Alex provides... More
The Longshore Act: The Finality of Section 14(F)
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) has been an integral part of the federal workers’ compensation scheme since it was adopted by... More