2026 Louisiana Legislative Changes to the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act

In the continuing the efforts to reform the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, the Louisiana Legislature enacted both substantive and procedural changes to the Louisiana... More

A Look at Recent Changes and Advancements in Workers’ Compensation Legislation

Managing Member Alan Brackett and Associate Noah Borer are co-authors of a workers’ compensation “Attorney Analysis” column for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw Today.... More

Legislative Changes to the New Orleans Judiciary: What It Means for Litigators

The Louisiana Legislature’s 2026 regular legislative session brought sweeping changes to the local judiciary in New Orleans. Through a package of legislative acts, including... More

Mental Injury on the Job: Emerging Legislative Efforts to Compensate Workplace Trauma

Managing Member Alan G. Brackett and Associate Lejla Alibasic are co-authors of a workers’ compensation “Attorney Analysis” column for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw... More

Alan Brackett Interviewed in Business Insurance Magazine About Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Undocumented Workers

Managing Member Alan Brackett was recently interviewed for the article “No comp for undocumented workers risks perils: Legal experts” that was published in Business... More

Are undocumented workers entitled to workers’ compensation benefits?

Managing Member Alan Brackett and Associate Noah Borer are co-authors of a workers’ compensation “Attorney Analysis” column for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw Today.... More

Louisiana OWCA Adopts Comprehensive Amendments to Workers’ Compensation Hearing Rules

Louisiana’s Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) has adopted comprehensive amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Hearing Rules in Title 40, Part I, Subpart 3... More

How AI is Impacting Workers’ Compensation Claims

Managing Member Alan G. Brackett and Associate Lejla Alibasic are co-authors of a workers’ compensation “Attorney Analysis” column for Reuters Legal News and Westlaw... More

Louisiana Collateral Source Reform Pt. 2: Reducing Past Medical Expenses in Personal Injury Litigation

For most personal injury actions filed in Louisiana after January 1, 2026, changes are coming as to how past medical expenses are awarded in... More

MBLB Attorneys Attend Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

MBLB attorneys Patrick Babin, Samantha Kaplan, Lejla Alibasic, Tyffani Leveque, and Chris Prudhomme attended the 78th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference held at the... More