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Supreme Court Defines “Waters of the United States”
In a case arising under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. §1521, et seq. (“CWA”), the Supreme Court has examined the meaning of the... More
Another U.S. District Court Holds Punitive Damages Available under Longshore Act 905(b) Claim
Judge Lance M. Africk has joined his colleagues of the Eastern District of Louisiana in holding that punitive damages are available to longshoremen and... More
Southern District of Texas Opinion on Recoverable Maintenance and Cure for Boat Captain
In an Order issued last month by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas in the case, Moran v. Signet... More
The Open and Obvious Defense: Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Prior Decisions
The open and obvious defense is a common defense in any slip and fall case in Louisiana. Despite its frequent use, courts have been... More
MBLB Continues Its Support for SYC’s Defenders Challenge Regatta
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett continued its support for the Southern Yacht Club’s (SYC) Annual Memorial Day Defenders Challenge Regatta held for members of... More
Louisiana Third Circuit Upholds Awards for Supplemental Earning Benefits in Gradual Hearing Loss Claims
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal recently upheld awards for supplemental earning benefits in three workers’ compensation claims where claimants alleged occupational noise-induced... More
Ruling Final: Welding Foreman Not a Seaman According to Louisiana State Courts
We previously issued a post regarding a welding foreman at a shipyard on the Mississippi River who brought claims under the Jones Act for... More
Edward McAuliffe Receives a LSBA Pro Bono Publico Award
We are proud to announce that Edward McAuliffe was recognized by the Louisiana State Bar Association with a 2023 Pro Bono Publico Award. This... More
RAISING AWARENESS: What is Unconscious Bias?
While most people in a professional setting strive to treat all co-workers, subordinates, and direct reports in an equitable manner, we do not always... More
Jury Awards $1.5 Million in Punitive Damages to Jones Act Seaman
A jury in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana recently awarded a Jones Act seaman approximately $3.2 million in... More