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The United States’ Withdrawal from Afghanistan and Impact on Loss of Earning Capacity
In Woolum v. ARMA Aviation, the U.S. Department of Labor Benefits Review Board (BRB) addressed various issues arising under the Defense Base Act (DBA),... More
GLP-1 Medications: The Next Palliative vs. Curative Battle
The maritime community is quite familiar with the debate over whether radio frequency ablations (RFAs) constitute curative or palliative treatment. Courts have wrestled with... More
Louisiana Supreme Court Answers Certified Question from Federal Fifth Circuit
Brief Look The United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, in Breaux v. Worrell, 141 F.4th 712 (5th Cir.), requested certification of the following... More
Second Circuit Reinforces “Substantial Evidence” Standard Over Treating Physician Preference
In a favorable decision for employers and carriers, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reaffirmed that an Administrative Law Judge... More
Fifth Circuit Holds Louisiana School Resource Officer Entitled to Qualified Immunity Based on De Minimis Use of Force
In Carter v. Dupuy, No. 25-30213 (5th Cir. Apr. 20, 2026), the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed the district... More
The Effect of Individual Bankruptcy on Diversity Jurisdiction and Removal
In what may be an instance of first impression for the court, the Eastern District of Louisiana upheld Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett’s removal... More
Update: Supreme Court Rules Suit Over Damage to Louisiana Coast Must Proceed in Federal Court
The Supreme Court ruled that the federal officer removal statute requires only a close and non-tenuous connection between the challenged conduct and the defendant’s... More
Update on Proposed Louisiana Bills That Aim to Curb Excessive Damage Awards
Several bills in the Louisiana 2026 Regular Legislative Session aim to curb excessive damage awards in Louisiana tort cases. On March 13, 2025, we... More
Mark Hanna Co-presents “Inside Louisiana’s New Bad Faith Landscape” for Harmonie Group Webinar
On Thursday, May 7, Member Mark Hanna co-presented, “Inside Louisiana’s New Bad Faith Landscape: Legislative Shifts and Claims Impact,” one of three topics discussed... More
MBLB Attorneys Attend GNOBFA 42nd Annual River and Marine Industry Seminar
This week, several of Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett’s maritime attorneys attended the Greater New Orleans Barge Fleeting Association’s 42nd River and Marine Industry... More