A recent dispute between a law firm and its workers’ compensation carrier, the Louisiana Supreme court addressed both the jurisdiction of the OWC under La.
In a powerful reaffirmation of the mandated uninsured motorist statutes, the Louisiana Supreme Court in Baack v. McIntosh, 2020-01054 ( La. 06/30/21). There, the claimants
In a recent case, the Third District Court of Appeal addressed the inter-relation between the seaman status under a Jones Act claim and the controlling
St. Joseph’s Altars in NOLA Every March 19th New Orleans celebrates St. Joseph’s Day by constructing altars all around the city. This tradition started in
The History of the Crawfish Boil If you’ve lived in NOLA and you’re not a vegetarian, you’ve probably attended a crawfish boil. Shoot, if you
Have you ever wanted to know how many complaints your insurance company has with the State of Louisiana Insurance Commissioner’s Office? After the 2020 Hurricane
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner! Cinco de Mayo, or “Fifth of May,” commemorates the day in 1862 when the smaller Mexican Army
When you complete your vaccination shots, you will receive a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card. You should keep the
President Trump ordered Governors to work with FEMA to set up a “Lost Wages Assistance Program” $300 weekly federal payments will supplement Louisiana unemployed
According to a recent laworks.net video, Louisiana has brought back the Work Search Requirement to receive Unemployment benefits “because $600 federal unemployment supplement has ended.”
The Coronavirus & $600 Per Week Louisiana Unemployment Claims The CARES Act signed into law by President Trump gives Louisiana eligible employees as well as
New Orleans is famous for Mardi Gras. Fat Tuesday is often seen as a time to celebrate and overindulge before the Lenten season. Success of
A Louisiana appeals court upheld a $5 million jury verdict against a trucking company and its driver, rejecting arguments that jury instructions and trial statements unfairly swayed the jury.
A Louisiana appeals court ruled that an obituary based on a single Facebook message wasn’t enough to prove parentage, but also found the siblings’ wrongful death case shouldn’t have been dismissed without a chance to amend it.
A pit bull attacked a man walking in Monroe. The dog owner was held strictly liable, but the claim against the landlord failed because there was no proof the landlord knew the dog was dangerous.
A building owner sought an insurer reserve records in a fire coverage fight. On supervisory writ, the Fourth Circuit ruled the trial judge must take a closer look before ordering production.
