Hearing Loss Defense
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
Ninth Circuit Issues Decision in Novel Hearing Loss Case
The Ninth Circuit recently issued a decision in a novel hearing loss case under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation... More
La. R.S. 40:1165.1(c): A Powerful Tool for Obtaining Plaintiff’s Medical Records Without Delay
As every insurance defense practitioner knows, it is vitally important to obtain the Plaintiff’s medical records during the discovery period of litigation. Medical records... 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
Special Fund Payments Will Require Electronic Funds Transfer (“EFT”) for All Future Payments
Article Summary The President issued an executive order requiring the use of electronic disbursements wherever possible to save government resources and combat fraud. LHWCA... More
Legislative Roundup: The Most Important Changes (And Non-Changes) From Louisiana’s 2024 Regular Legislative Session
We reported on a few pending bills during Louisiana’s legislative session. Now, with the session closed and the Governor’s veto-time running out, we take... More