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Unfavorable Ruling From Louisiana Supreme Court on Employer Independent Negligence
The Louisiana Supreme Court rendered its decision in Martin v. Thomas et al, regarding independent negligence claims against defendant employers. The Supreme Court held that pursuant... More
United States Supreme Court Holds That State Can Seek Reimbursement for Future Medical Care Under Medicaid Act
The Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) recently issued a decision in Gallardo v. Matstiller, No. 20-1263 (June 6, 2022) that holds that... More
JUNETEENTH: A Continuing Story of Perseverance
Even though the Emancipation Proclamation came into effect in 1863, enslaved Black people in Texas were not freed until June 19, 1865. This is... More
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Denies COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim Consistent With Trend Across All Federal Circuit Courts
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses affected by state-mandated closures have been filing business interruption claims to seek compensation for their lost income, profits, and... More
Juneteenth: A Continuing Story of Perseverance
This June, we would like to share this month’s Affinity newsletter, “Juneteenth: A Continuing Story of Perseverance.” Even though the Emancipation Proclamation came into... More
MBLB Continues Its Support for SYC’s Defenders’ Memorial Day Challenge Regatta
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett continued its support for the annual Defenders’ Memorial Day Challenge Regatta held for members of the military at the... More
Federal Fifth Circuit Affirms Finding of Statutory Employer Relationship Between Mill and Contractor Based on Express Language of Contract
Earlier this month, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a finding in favor of a local containerboard mill, that... More
Community Spotlight: Louisiana Bar Foundation
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is delighted to bring awareness to the mission of the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) and the organization’s new LBF... More
Claimant’s Age, Experience, Education, and Ability to be Retrained Must be Considered Before Modifying Indemnity Benefits
In a recent Third Circuit workers’ compensation case, Guidroz v. Walmart Stores, Inc., the court ruled that a claimant’s age, experience, education, and ability... More
Diversity Newsletter: REFLECTION: Everything is Earned
Only 2% of all active attorneys in the United States identify as Asian. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Associate Taylor L.... More