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Western District of Louisiana Limits Plaintiffs’ “Windfalls” Under the Collateral Source Rule
Citing a Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett case, DePerrodil v. Bozovic Marine, Inc., 842 F.3d 352, 358-60 (5th Cir. 2016), the Western District of... More
CBD Regulations: A Word of Caution for Truck Drivers
In the past few years, there has been a strong push at the local and State levels to de-criminalize or make exceptions for certain... More
MBLB’s Successful Summary Judgment in § 1983 Civil Rights Case Affirmed by U.S. Fifth Circuit
In February 2019, MBLB Members Mark E. Hanna and Trevor M. Cutaiar secured a summary dismissal of a plaintiff’s § 1983 claims against two... More
MBLB Teams Up With New Orleans Law Firms to Provide L.I.G.H.T.
As we move through these uncertain times together, we hope that you, your families and friends remain in good health. Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand &... More
Louisiana Supreme Court Reverses Third Circuit Vessel Status in Caldwell v. St. Charles Gaming Company
In July 2019, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal garnered significant attention with its decision in Caldwell v. St. Charles Gaming Company, 18-868,... More
Louisiana Supreme Court Grants Writ Application and Summary Judgment in Personal Injury Case Due to Lack of Sufficient Medical Evidence on Causation
On March 16, 2020, the Louisiana Supreme Court released a short opinion with significant application to personal injury litigation in Louisiana. Davis v. A... More
Decision by Fifth Circuit Notable for Primary and Excess Insurers Alike
A decision by the Fifth Circuit Court is notable for primary and excess insurers alike, providing primary insurers a tool to push excess insurers... More
Our Response to COVID-19
MBLB has a number of commitments, paramount of which is to serve our clients well. As important is our commitment to our team and... More
FMCSA Emergency Declaration Due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
In light of President Trump’s declared national emergency, acting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Jim Mullen has invoked 49 CFR 390.23(a)(l)(i), which... More
Alan G. Brackett Selected a 2020 Leadership in Law Honoree
Alan G. Brackett, a founder and Managing Member of the firm, has been selected as an honoree for the New Orleans CityBusiness 2020 Leadership... More