Commercial & Corporate Law
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
Recent Court Orders Highlight Risks of Using AI in Preparing Legal Filings
Both ethical and substantive rules have long required lawyers to adhere to the duty of candor to the tribunal and, accordingly, to verify that... More
Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Rules for Continuing Legal Education to Increase Age
To maintain one’s license to practice law in Louisiana, an attorney must complete 12.5 hours of continuing legal education (CLE). Previously, once an attorney... 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
Business Interruption Claims and Hurricane Ida: A Primer
Hurricane Ida tore through southeast Louisiana on August 29 and 30, 2021—leaving chaos and destruction in its wake. Many businesses suffered flooding, holes in... More
Contractor Fraud in Post-Ida Louisiana
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, massive amounts of building and repairs will be undertaken in south Louisiana. This means the influx of large... More
Recent Decision Demonstrates Jury’s Verdict Is Not Final
A recent decision by the Louisiana Third Circuit in Langlinais et al. v. Leblanc et al. 2018-712 (La. App. 3 Cir. 04/17/2019) demonstrates that... More
Trademark Protection Case: The Beaver Has Teeth
As with any corporate transaction, we understand the importance of your brand to your business and your reputation, and we are dedicated to helping... More
Live Witness Testimony Properly Refused on Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Last week, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal issued its decision in Fred v. Drill Cuttings Disposal Company, LLC. The case involved a... More
Vicarious Liability Imposed in Workplace Altercation
Plaintiff, Larry Jones, a foreman for Mid-South Mechanical Contractors, Inc., suffered personal injuries after a physical altercation with a co-worker. On the day of... More