Workers’ Compensation
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
Employer Liability for ‘Take-Home’ COVID-19 Infections
Members Alan G. Brackett and Daniel P. Sullivan are co-writers for the “Attorney Analysis” column for Reuters Legal News. Their article, “Employer Liability for... More
Wrap-up: ABA TIPS Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Mid-Winter Conference
The ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS) Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability Mid-Winter Conference was held on March 4-5 in New Orleans,... More
Fifth Circuit Declines to Sustain Exception of No Cause of Action in Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act Claim
Under the Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act, suits in tort are typically barred under the Act’s exclusive remedy provision. However, in Jackson v. Jefferson Parish... More
Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Rates to Decrease by 10.5% in 2022
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has approved a 10.5% reduction in workers’ compensation rates. The decrease will take effect May 1, 2022. This is... More
Employer Obligations in Administering COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
Members Alan G. Brackett and Daniel P. Sullivan are now co-writing an “Attorney Analysis” column for Reuters Legal News. Their article, “Employer Obligations in... More
Recent Changes in the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure
The Louisiana Code of Procedure had a few updates that came in effect in the beginning of 2022 that are of note. Say “good bye”... More
Third Circuit Finds That Limiting Language in Settlement Agreement Reserved Employee’s Right to File Second Worker’s Compensation Claim
In a recent workers’ compensation case, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the decision of the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ), finding that,... More
Fourth Circuit Addresses Manual Labor Exception to Independent Contractor Statute in Workers’ Compensation Case
While an independent contractor is typically ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits in Louisiana, an exception exists for independent contractors who spend a substantial portion... More
10 MBLB Attorneys Included in New Orleans Magazine 2021 Top Lawyers
Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett is pleased to announce that 10 of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in New Orleans Magazine Top... More