History of St. Joseph’s Altars in New Orleans
March 3, 2022
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
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History of the Crawfish Boil
May 26, 2021
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
How Many Louisiana Consumer Complaints Were Filed Against Your Insurance Company In 2020? What Is The Complaint Index?
May 16, 2021
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 Celebrations in the NOLA and Baton Rouge Areas
April 24, 2021
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
Important Things to Know About Your Louisiana COVID Vaccine Card & Digital Passport & LA Wallet
April 6, 2021
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
LAWORKS.NET Will Pay a $300 Per Week Federal Supplement For Those Getting $100 In Unemployement
August 10, 2020
President Trump ordered Governors to work with FEMA to set up a “Lost Wages Assistance Program” $300 weekly federal payments will supplement Louisiana unemployed
Louisiana Unemployment Insurance Claim Work Search Requirement Is Back! What are the Exceptions?
August 6, 2020
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.”
$600 Per Week-Louisiana Unemployment During Coronavirus / COVID 19
June 30, 2020
The Coronavirus & $600 Per Week Louisiana Unemployment Claims The CARES Act signed into law by President Trump gives Louisiana eligible employees as well as
2019 Study Shows Spike In Car Accidents in Two Weeks Leading Up To Mardi Gras; Saturday Before Mardi Gras Is The Most Active Day For Accidents
February 23, 2019
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
Louisiana Court Affirms Default Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff Hurt by Improperly Installed Lift Kit on Truck
December 19, 2016
Recently, the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal reviewed a default judgment entered against a company that allegedly improperly installed a lift kit on a
Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Trampoline Park’s Agreement to Arbitrate is Unenforceable
November 25, 2016
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently addressed whether an indoor trampoline park could compel arbitration according to an agreement signed by the parent of a minor
Appellate Court Upholds Award of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Penalties Against Employer When Benefits Were Wrongly Discontinued
October 13, 2016
In a recent workers’ compensation case, the Louisiana First Circuit reviewed a case involving allegations that an employee had not met his burden of showing
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