Author: MBLB News
Alan G. Brackett Included in The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that member Alan G. Brackett has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The... More
Patrick Babin to Speak at Defense Base Act Symposium
Member Patrick Babin will be speaking on a panel at the Willis Towers Watson Defense Base Act Symposium on October 4. His topic is... More
Louisiana Bar Foundation’s New Fundraiser: 365 Days of Justice
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is delighted to bring awareness to the mission of the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) and “365 Days of Justice,” the... More
Felony Charges for Workers’ Compensation Fraud in Texas
Two individuals from Texas pleaded no contest to felony charges of engaging in organized criminal activity involving workers’ compensation healthcare fraud. The charges were... More
The Extent of Employers’ Obligations to Employees Continues to be Dynamic
From a defense perspective, the most common concern with defending a workers’ compensation claim is not whether the employee is entitled to benefits, but... More
OSHA Issues Memorandum Outlining Acceptable Standards For Silicia In Maritime Industry
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a memorandum outlining new standards for general industry and maritime requiring employers to limit work... More
DOL Implements New Rule Addressing Compensation Rates Under LHWCA
The Department of Labor’s Office of Workers’ Compensation program has implemented a new rule addressing provisions on maximum and minimum compensation rates payable under... More
Senate Bill 382: Attempted Repeal of Seat Belt Gag Law
The failure of SB 382, an attempted repeal of the seat belt gag law, to pass during the 2018 Regular Legislative Session, will result... More
Decision by Louisiana First Circuit Impacts Carrier-lessees of Tractor-trailer Equipment
A recent case will be of interest to owners and insurers of tractor-trailer equipment. In Jackson v. Wise, ACME Truck Line, Inc. and First... More
Recent Studies Show Surge in Black Lung Disease
Researchers from the University of Chicago recently released a study that confirmed that more coal miners in central Appalachia have suffered from black lung... More