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Dan Hoerner’s Latest Article in WorkBoat: States, U.S. Share Jurisdiction
U.S. admiralty law is unique in that it provides federal courts with exclusive jurisdiction over many maritime cases. This begs the question: Why are... More
Pro Se Litigant Given Opportunity to Cure Inadequate Complaint
In Lozano v. Schubert, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court addressed whether the district court properly granted the defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment. Eric Lozano,... More
Louisiana’s Rear-Ending Motorist Presumption in a Disputed Fact Scenario
Under Louisiana law, a motorist who rear-ends another vehicle is presumed to be at fault based on interpretations of La. R.S. 32:81(A). This presumption... More
MBLB is Celebrating 25 Years as Your Trusted Partner!
It’s remarkable to look back 25 years and recall the events of 1997. Google was first registered as a trademark, Netflix was launched (on... More
U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Decision Finding Violation of “Active Control Duty” under Scindia
On July 28, 2022, the U.S. Fifth Circuit affirmed a finding by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana that... More
Alan Brackett to Serve on Board of Louisiana Supreme Court Historical Society
By virtue of being President of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Managing Member Alan G. Brackett will serve this year on the board of the... More
Louisiana Legislation Mandating Coverage for Permissive Use of Non-Owned Vehicles Signed Into Law
We previously reported regarding proposed House Bill 870 which will require all insurers to provide coverage when any insured is driving a non-owned vehicle... More
Alan G. Brackett Selected for Inside New Orleans’ Readers’ Favorite Elite Lawyers
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that Managing Member Alan G. Brackett has been included in Inside New Orleans’ Readers’ Favorite... More
Owner of Fishing Vessel Allowed to Limit Liability But Must Include Value of Scallop Permit in Limitation Fund
On June 8, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a ruling in which it held that the owner... More
Diversity Newsletter: The 32nd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
July marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). The ADA is an equal opportunity law for people with disabilities signed... More