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Third Circuit Finds That Limiting Language in Settlement Agreement Reserved Employee’s Right to File Second Worker’s Compensation Claim
In a recent workers’ compensation case, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ), finding that,... More
MBLB’s Marching 4 McFaull Team Continues Its Support for JDRF
For the seventh year, Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett’s Marching 4 McFaull team participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) One Walk. JDRF... More
Fourth Circuit Addresses Manual Labor Exception to Independent Contractor Statute in Workers’ Compensation Case
While an independent contractor is typically ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Louisiana, an exception exists for independent contractors who spend a substantial portion... More
11th Circuit Rules Recreational Vessel Exclusion of Longshore Act Is Inapplicable Where State Compensation Law Doesn’t Apply
In a recent Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (Longshore Act) case, Brizo LLC v. Carbajal, the United States Court of Appeals for the... More
Maritime Personal Injury Case Addresses Longshoreman’s Remedy Against Vessel Owner
In a recent case involving a maritime personal injury claim, Anthony v. Deep South Airboats, LLC, a longshore worker’s exclusive remedy against a non-employer... More
Third Circuit Overturns Trial Court Ruling on Comparative Fault in Vehicle Accident Case
The Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently overturned a trial court ruling on comparative fault in a two-vehicle accident case by reapportioning defendant’s fault... More
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ COVID-19 Compensation Act of 2021
COVID-19 has provided unique and challenging legal issues. The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is no exception.[1] Other than a frequently asked questions... More
Fifth Circuit Finds Bodycam Video Crucial in Dismissing Plaintiff’s Excessive Force Complaint
Political activists have long argued that police officers should be required to wear body cameras as a means to hold policy accountable for misconduct.... More
MBLB Attorneys Win Appeal, Overturning Partial Summary Judgment for Plaintiff
MBLB attorneys C. Michael Parks and J. Edward McAuliffe, III, recently won an appeal overturning the district judge’s granting of Plaintiff’s partial summary judgment... More
2022 U.S. News-Best Lawyers Ranks MBLB a Metropolitan Tier 1 Law Firm in Admiralty & Maritime Law
The 2022 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers has included Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett in “Best Law Firms,” ranking the firm a... More