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Navigable Waters

Covers maritime law, the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Defense Base Act. By Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett.

http://navwaters.com/

Oct 11
NINTH CIRCUIT FINDS SUICIDE ATTEMPT BY LONGSHOREMAN COMPENSABLE

NINTH CIRCUIT FINDS SUICIDE ATTEMPT BY LONGSHOREMAN COMPENSABLE

In 2001, Claimant William Kealoha was injured while working as a ship laborer. Kealoha fell 25 to 50 feet off a barge onto a steel floor. He sustained numerous injuries, including blunt trauma to the head, chest, and abdomen and…
Sep 28
President Trump Waives Jones Act in Response to Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

President Trump Waives Jones Act in Response to Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico

The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, more commonly known as the Jones Act, was passed to promote and maintain the American merchant marine by, in part, regulating maritime commerce in U.S. territorial waters and between U.S. ports. For…
Sep 8
New Version of Nautical Rules of the Road Published

New Version of Nautical Rules of the Road Published

The United States Coast Guard has published a new amalgamated version of the nautical Rules of the Road to improve the readability and understanding of the navigation rules (commonly called “Rules of the Road”). The version…

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Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer…

Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers legal news and case developments in personal injury. By Berniard Law Firm.

http://www.louisianapersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 7
Louisiana Supreme Court Discusses Allocation of Fault in Slip and Fall Case Out of New Iberia

Louisiana Supreme Court Discusses Allocation of Fault in Slip and Fall Case Out of New Iberia

Owning a business can be a daunting task and often times requires the assistance of outside contractors to complete various maintenance items and to aid in the upkeep of the premises. However, many merchants and customers fail to realize that…
Oct 4
Not Yet: Motion to Dismiss Appeal Not Ripe for Review in Medical Malpractice Case Out of Lake Charle

Not Yet: Motion to Dismiss Appeal Not Ripe for Review in Medical Malpractice Case Out of Lake Charle

Because of the highly technical aspect of seeking relief from the court system, someone unfamiliar with the legal process can be confused and frustrated by the litigation process. This circumstance can be intensified by the harm done and the…
Oct 1
Louisiana Court of Appeal Discusses Unwitnessed Accidents in Workers Compensation Case

Louisiana Court of Appeal Discusses Unwitnessed Accidents in Workers Compensation Case

Workers compensation laws require an employee to be injured within the course of employment to qualify for benefits. However, what happens when an employee is injured without any witnesses present? How can the employee prove that the accident…

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Outsourcing Justice

Covers arbitration law developments. By Imre Szalai.

http://www.outsourcingjustice.com

Oct 2
Marketplace Radio Interview

Marketplace Radio Interview

I was interviewed today on the Marketplace Morning Report regarding my new arbitration study and the Supreme Court’s oral arguments in the D.R. Horton cases. Here’s a link (the episode is titled “Future of…
Sep 27
Workplace Arbitration Study

Workplace Arbitration Study

In anticipation of the D.R. Horton cases to be argued next week, I am publishing a report about the use of arbitration clauses for workplace-related disputes. The key finding from my study, which is based solely on publicly-available…
May 15
US Supreme Court Issues Arbitration Decision in Nursing Home Dispute

US Supreme Court Issues Arbitration Decision in Nursing Home Dispute

In a 7-1 decision issued today, the Supreme Court of the United States continued its long line of cases holding that the FAA preempts state law. Kindred Nursing Centers v. Clark, No. 16-32 (May 14, 2017) (click here for a…

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Louisiana Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Cardone Law Firm.

http://www.louisianainjurylawyersblog.com/

Oct 16
A Long, Strange Trip: Dealing With the Complexities That May Arise in Your Louisiana Auto Accident Case

A Long, Strange Trip: Dealing With the Complexities That May Arise in Your Louisiana Auto Accident Case

A Christmas Day 2014 multi-vehicle interstate highway accident northwest of New Orleans provides a clear example of how auto accident cases are not always what they may initially seem. What started out, allegedly, as a pair of straightforward…
Oct 5
Recent Elevator Accidents and Injury Litigation in New Orlean

Recent Elevator Accidents and Injury Litigation in New Orlean

Excluding those who have a phobia about elevators, the chances are that most of the rest of us engage in the act of entering, riding in, and departing an elevator without giving it a second thought. Some people may be able to go through life…
Sep 25
Passenger Receives $434K Jury Award for Injuries Suffered in Baton Rouge Two-Car Accident

Passenger Receives $434K Jury Award for Injuries Suffered in Baton Rouge Two-Car Accident

Auto accidents case may have many nuances, details, and points for which you need to make important tactical and strategic decisions. For example, you are a passenger in a vehicle that’s involved in a two-vehicle crash. You suffer…

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Louisiana Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accidents, injuries and product liability news. By Dué Guidry Piedrahita Andrews L.C.

http://www.louisianainjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 16
Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Bad-Faith Judgment Against Insurance Company That Denied Underinsured Motorist Claim

Louisiana Appellate Court Upholds Bad-Faith Judgment Against Insurance Company That Denied Underinsured Motorist Claim

When it comes to being involved in an auto accident, recuperating from your injuries is only one of the many challenges that you may have to overcome. Even when fault is clearly established, it can take months or even years to obtain the…
Oct 9
Louisiana Appellate Court Reverses Judgment for Insurance Company, Finding Factual Dispute Over Whether Insurance Policy was Valid

Louisiana Appellate Court Reverses Judgment for Insurance Company, Finding Factual Dispute Over Whether Insurance Policy was Valid

Although you may have a clear understanding of how another driver caused you to suffer injuries in a car accident, there may be substantial hurdles to overcome before you can obtain compensation from the other driver. One of the biggest…
Oct 2
Louisiana Trial Court Rejects Defendant’s Attempt to Change Answers to Requests for Admission that Admitted Liability

Louisiana Trial Court Rejects Defendant’s Attempt to Change Answers to Requests for Admission that Admitted Liability

When Louisiana residents suffer a serious accident, they often have many questions about how the legal process works and which steps are involved. One of the most important parts of a negligence lawsuit is discovery. This is the phase of the…

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Louisiana Law Blog

Insight and information on Louisiana law, litigation and legal culture. By Kean Miller.

http://www.louisianalawblog.com/

Oct 13
The Defend Trade Secrets Act at Year One

The Defend Trade Secrets Act at Year One

By Jessica Engler This article originally appeared in the Fall 2017 edition of DRI’s In-House Defense Quarterly On March 11th of this year, the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) celebrated the one-year anniversary of its enactment. …
Sep 29
President Trump Grants Ten Day Waiver of the Jones Act for Puerto Rico

President Trump Grants Ten Day Waiver of the Jones Act for Puerto Rico

By Daniel Stanton On September 28, 2017, President Trump granted a ten day waiver of the Jones Act for the island of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, in an effort to facilitate the island’s recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. …
Sep 28
Contractors are not Subject to Criminal Charges for Violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act

Contractors are not Subject to Criminal Charges for Violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act

By Michael J. O’Brien Yesterday, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals released its decision in USA v. Don Moss, et al., 2017 WL 4273427 (5th Cir. 2017) affirming the Eastern District’s ruling that oilfield contractors cannot be…

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Gertler Law Firm Blog

Covers New Orleans personal injury law.

http://www.neworleanspersonalinjury.com/faqs/

Oct 13
I Worked With Asbestos In A Job In Another State Before I Moved To New Orleans. Do I Have To Go There To Get Mesothelioma Compensation?

I Worked With Asbestos In A Job In Another State Before I Moved To New Orleans. Do I Have To Go There To Get Mesothelioma Compensation?

No, not at all. If you’ve developed mesothelioma in New Orleans but were exposed to asbestos while working in another state, your lawyer will work with you to build your claim, then take care of the out-of-state work. If you case goes…
Oct 13
My Old Company Is Out Of Business. Can I Still Get Compensation If I’ve Developed Mesothelioma In New Orleans?

My Old Company Is Out Of Business. Can I Still Get Compensation If I’ve Developed Mesothelioma In New Orleans?

Yes, even if the company you worked for is no longer in business, there are avenues for collecting the compensation that mesothelioma sufferers deserve. Since mesothelioma is only caused by exposure to asbestos, and the vast majority of…
Oct 13
Can I Get Compensation If I’m Not Sure Where I Was Exposed To Asbestos In My Career In New Orleans?

Can I Get Compensation If I’m Not Sure Where I Was Exposed To Asbestos In My Career In New Orleans?

Yes, it is still possible to get compensation for mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other asbestos-related diseases even if you’re not sure where or when you were exposed. When you work with an experienced New Orleans mesothelioma attorney,…

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Offshore Winds

Covers the marine and energy business. By King Krebs & Jurgens.

http://www.offshorewindsblog.com

Sep 29
Fifth Circuit Affirms Contractors Cannot Be Criminally Liable for OCSLA Violation

Fifth Circuit Affirms Contractors Cannot Be Criminally Liable for OCSLA Violation

On September 27, 2017, the Fifth Circuit in U.S.A. v. Don Moss, Curtis Dantin, Grand Isle Shipyard, Incorporated, and Christopher Srubar, No. 16-30516 (5th Cir. September 27, 2017), issued a decision affirming the District Court’s…
Jul 5
Greek Shipowners Extend Voluntary Tax

Greek Shipowners Extend Voluntary Tax

Greek shipowners have agreed to extend a voluntary tax contribution to the Greek government, which I previously blogged about, for an additional year due to the fact that Greece is still struggling with its debt crisis. Members of the Union…
Jun 28
Is There a Coming Sea Change in the Analysis of whether Energy Services Contracts Are Maritime?

Is There a Coming Sea Change in the Analysis of whether Energy Services Contracts Are Maritime?

In 1990, the U.S. Fifth Circuit rendered its decision in Davis & Sons, Inc. v. Gulf Oil Corp., through which the Court attempted to harmonize the existing state of the law to determine whether a contract to supply a work barge and crew to…

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NOLA Patent

Covers patent, copyright, and trademark law. By Matt Miller.

http://www.nolapatent.com/blog

Aug 29
Ain’t Dere No More

Ain’t Dere No More

New Orleans is full of old companies and brand names that simply ain’t dere no more. Can someone besides the original company make the old brand come back? Sometimes, the answer is yes, other times, the answer is no.…
Apr 19
What is Bitcoin – Part 2 – Practical Benefit

What is Bitcoin – Part 2 – Practical Benefit

This is Part 2 of a Series on Bitcoin. Click to read Part 1 – What is Bitcoin?, where I discuss what Bitcoin is and give a basic overview of how it works. This post assumes some basic familiarity with… Read more › The…
Sep 28
What is Bitcoin?

What is Bitcoin?

Over the past few years, you may have seen one of many news stories about something called Bitcoin (). Here are just a few of them: L.A. hospital forced to pay $17,000 in bitcoin ransom to get medical records back… Read more…

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Ernie The Attorney

Covers law and law blogs. By Ernest Svenson.

http://ernietheattorney.net/

Aug 23
The Danger of Benevolent Cluelessne

The Danger of Benevolent Cluelessne

Have you ever been led astray by benevolent cluelessness? It’s a common problem. I’ve fallen prey to it many times over my life. To avoid benevolent cluelessness you need to understand why it’s so alluring. If someone…
Aug 19
The little-known truth about how you fool yourself.

The little-known truth about how you fool yourself.

The human mind is prone to misjudge many things in very predictable ways. We now know this from many years of rigorous psychological research. Even scientists dismiss findings of how their own minds operate. Everyone (even data-obsessed…
Jul 14
The hidden problem in everyday gossip

The hidden problem in everyday gossip

Someone sent me an email out of the blue the other day. It contained a link to an online article posted by someone we both know. The email had only the link, and was preceded by the following word: “Hmmmmmmm…” That meant I…

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Louisiana Lawyer Blog

Covers car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. By Broussard David

http://www.louisianalawyerblog.com/

Aug 14
United States Supreme Court upholds $4.2MM Jones Act Seaman verdict for Broussard & David client

United States Supreme Court upholds $4.2MM Jones Act Seaman verdict for Broussard & David client

In an important maritime law decision protecting seaman all over the county, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Louisiana verdict secured for an injured maritime worker. Attorney Blake R. David (lead counsel) and J. Derek…
Aug 10
$3.2MM Settlement Obtained for Injured Offshore Worker

$3.2MM Settlement Obtained for Injured Offshore Worker

Jerome Moroux of the law firm Broussard and David, recently obtained a settlement of over $3.2MM on behalf of an offshore worker who sustained an injury while entering a vessel in Vermilion Parish. The incident was unwitnessed and…
Jul 3
$16MM Verdict for Traumatic Brain Injury After Fall in Lowe’s Home Center

$16MM Verdict for Traumatic Brain Injury After Fall in Lowe’s Home Center

A slip and fall accident in Las Vegas, Nevada resulted in an eleven-day trial where the jury returned a verdict of more than $16 million to a plaintiff who fell in a Lowe’s Home Center, fracturing her skull and causing a hemorrhage in…

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Federal Bar Association - New…

Federal Bar Association - New Orleans Chapter

Lists bar association news and events.

http://nofba.org/

Jun 22
Annual Meeting & Luncheon on August 17, 2017

Annual Meeting & Luncheon on August 17, 2017

The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will host its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at The Westin New Orleans Canal Place. Governor John Bel Edwards will serve as our keynote speaker. A…
Jun 20
Maritime Law in Cuba and President Trump’s New Cuba Policy CLE on July 27, 2017

Maritime Law in Cuba and President Trump’s New Cuba Policy CLE on July 27, 2017

Join the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Admiralty Law Committee as they welcome José R. Cot and Walter Leger, Jr. for a discussion of Cuba’s maritime legislation and the impact of recent changes to…
Apr 18
Federal District Courts in Louisiana: Differences and Practice Pointers on June 22, 2017

Federal District Courts in Louisiana: Differences and Practice Pointers on June 22, 2017

Please join Judge Jay Zainey, U.S. District Court – EDLA, Chief Judge Brian A. Jackson, U.S. District Court – MDLA, and Magistrate Judge Carol Whitehurst, U.S. District Court – WDLA, for a discussion on the federal district…

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DWI Defense in Louisiana

Covers DWI/DUI. By James Bates.

http://jamesbatesdwilaw.com/articles/

May 30
Inaccuracies with DWI Drugs Testing

Inaccuracies with DWI Drugs Testing

Being arrested for a DUI in Louisiana is intimidating. If you have a DUI drugs charge pending, you may be scared to participate in a trial. You may falsely believe that pleading guilty to a crime you didn’t commit is your only option.…
Aug 25
NOT GUILTY! Client who allegedly blew .16 found Not Guilty.

NOT GUILTY! Client who allegedly blew .16 found Not Guilty.

We successfully defended a client recently who allegedly blew a .16 after being stopped at a DWI checkpoint. The Louisiana Supreme Court has established specific requirements for a DWI checkpoint to comply with an citizen’s United…
Aug 25
NOT GUILTY! Client who allegedly blew .16 found Not Guilty.

NOT GUILTY! Client who allegedly blew .16 found Not Guilty.

We successfully defended a client recently who allegedly blew a .16 after being stopped at a DWI checkpoint. The Louisiana Supreme Court has established specific requirements for a DWI checkpoint to comply with an citizen’s United…

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RESPA Lawyer Blog

Covers the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). By Sterbcow Law Group LLC.

http://www.respalawyer.com/

Apr 17
Marx Sterbcow speaking at the Escrow Institute of California’s 70th Annual Conference

Marx Sterbcow speaking at the Escrow Institute of California’s 70th Annual Conference

Marx Sterbcow of the Sterbcow Law Group will present at the Escrow Institute of California’s 70th Anniversary Conference at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California on May 5, 2017. …
Apr 15
MARX STERBCOW TO PRESENT AT 2017 RESPRO ANNUAL CONFERENCE

MARX STERBCOW TO PRESENT AT 2017 RESPRO ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Marx Sterbcow, Managing Attorney, of the Sterbcow Law Group will present in two sessions at the 2017 Real Estate Service Providers Council “RESPRO” Annual Conference at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19,…
Jan 16
Marx Sterbcow presenting at The Legal Description and Dodd Frank Update’s 5th Annual Regulatory Outlook Webinar

Marx Sterbcow presenting at The Legal Description and Dodd Frank Update’s 5th Annual Regulatory Outlook Webinar

The Legal Description and Dodd Frank Update have teamed up again to provide their 5th annual Regulatory Outlook Webinar on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 (2:00 – 3:30 P.M. EST) educating mortgage, title and settlement services…

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Louisiana Insurance & Injury…

Louisiana Insurance & Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance law, workers compensation and injury law. By Lavis Law Firm.

https://www.lavislaw.com/blog/

Dec 28
Louisiana Employee Hurt on the Job Seeks Recovery Through Intentional Tort Claim

Louisiana Employee Hurt on the Job Seeks Recovery Through Intentional Tort Claim

Workers’ compensation is an exclusive remedy under Louisiana law for workplace injuries or work-related diseases or illnesses. When an employer knowingly subjects employees to harm, moreover, they may have an intentional tort claim…
Dec 27
Louisiana Court Holds Insurer’s “Garage Policy” Offered Car Service Repair but did not Provide Coverage to Plaintiff Injured in Two-Car Collision

Louisiana Court Holds Insurer’s “Garage Policy” Offered Car Service Repair but did not Provide Coverage to Plaintiff Injured in Two-Car Collision

In an insurance coverage dispute following a car accident, the Louisiana Third Circuit affirmed a judgment finding that the plaintiff was not insured under either insurance policy, and it dismissed her claims against the insurance company.…
Dec 26
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Motion in Favor of Insurance Company When Defendant Driver Failed to Renew Insurance Policy Before Motor Vehicle Collision in Louisiana

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Motion in Favor of Insurance Company When Defendant Driver Failed to Renew Insurance Policy Before Motor Vehicle Collision in Louisiana

In a recent automobile accident case, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal addressed choice-of-law provisions as well as the question of whether the defendant driver had been covered by her automobile insurance policy at the time of the…

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Louisiana Insurance Litigation…

Louisiana Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers insurance litigation, class actions and punitive damages. By Thornhill & Collings.

http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/

Sep 19
Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Over the last six months, south Louisiana residents and businesses have experienced unprecedented flooding events that exposed many property owners to the difficult process of filing a flood related insurance claim. While some of us learned…
Sep 19
Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Flood Damages: Filing and Proving Your Claim

Over the last six months, south Louisiana residents and businesses have experienced unprecedented flooding events that exposed many property owners to the difficult process of filing a flood related insurance claim. While some of us learned…
Aug 21
THE OCTOBER 1, 2013, REAL ESTATE CRASH!

THE OCTOBER 1, 2013, REAL ESTATE CRASH!

If you thought the CDO caused a real estate crash that could have been avoided with proper regulation, you are going to be pleased to know that the next example of why voters are sick and tired of Washington ineptness is upon us and it could…

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New Orleans Criminal Defense…

New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Focuses on local and national news, Louisiana criminal law and public policy concerning criminal law. By Elizabeth B. Carpenter.

http://www.neworleans-criminal-defense.com/attorney-blog/

Sep 12
Is Logging into a Friend’s Netflix Account a Federal Crime?

Is Logging into a Friend’s Netflix Account a Federal Crime?

United States vs. Nosal – Recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision You access your friend’s Netflix account after he gave you permission to use it with his login and password. Did you just commit a federal…
Sep 12
Is Logging into a Friend’s Netflix Account a Federal Crime?

Is Logging into a Friend’s Netflix Account a Federal Crime?

United States vs. Nosal – Recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision You access your friend’s Netflix account after he gave you permission to use it with his login and password. Did you just commit a federal…
Aug 8
Prison Litigation Reform Act

Prison Litigation Reform Act

Litigating Claims Under the P.L.R.A. Under the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, prisoners shall be protected from inhumane treatment or anything considered to be “cruel and unusual” while they are incarcerated in…

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Louisiana Injury Law Answers

Covers the care and needs of those seriously hurt due to the negligence of an individual or business. By Gertler Law Firm.

http://louisiana-injury-law-answers.com/blog/

Feb 25
Are All Asbestos Cancers in Louisiana Classified as Mesothelioma?

Are All Asbestos Cancers in Louisiana Classified as Mesothelioma?

Exposure to asbestos has been linked to a variety of a diseases, including a dangerous form of cancer, mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is not the only cancer that asbestos can cause, or contribute to, but mesothelioma is a particularly difficult…
Feb 25
Are All Malignant Mesotheliomas Caused by Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana?

Are All Malignant Mesotheliomas Caused by Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana?

Yes, when an adult develops malignant mesothelioma in Louisiana, it is assumed to be caused by asbestos exposure. There have been cases where young children have developed mesothelioma of unknown origin, but it is well established that the…
Feb 25
Is There Help for People in Louisiana Who Get Asbestos Cancer?

Is There Help for People in Louisiana Who Get Asbestos Cancer?

There is help for people in Louisiana who develop cancer related to asbestos exposure. From outstanding cancer treatment centers to financial support from sources like asbestos trust funds and the Veterans Administration, residents of our…

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Answers many common questions that New Orleans residents have about personal injury, car accidents, mesothelioma, brain injury, wrongful death claims and other accident and injury matters. By Gertler, Gertler, Vincent & Plotkin LLP.

http://louisiana-injury-law-answers.com

Feb 25
Are All Asbestos Cancers in Louisiana Classified as Mesothelioma?

Are All Asbestos Cancers in Louisiana Classified as Mesothelioma?

Exposure to asbestos has been linked to a variety of a diseases, including a dangerous form of cancer, mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is not the only cancer that asbestos can cause, or contribute to, but mesothelioma is a particularly difficult…
Feb 25
Are All Malignant Mesotheliomas Caused by Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana?

Are All Malignant Mesotheliomas Caused by Asbestos Exposure in Louisiana?

Yes, when an adult develops malignant mesothelioma in Louisiana, it is assumed to be caused by asbestos exposure. There have been cases where young children have developed mesothelioma of unknown origin, but it is well established that the…
Feb 25
Is There Help for People in Louisiana Who Get Asbestos Cancer?

Is There Help for People in Louisiana Who Get Asbestos Cancer?

There is help for people in Louisiana who develop cancer related to asbestos exposure. From outstanding cancer treatment centers to financial support from sources like asbestos trust funds and the Veterans Administration, residents of our…

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Lafayette Criminal Defense Law…

Lafayette Criminal Defense Law Blog

Covers criminal defense, drug charges, drunk driving, misdemeanors and white collar crimes. By the Law Office of Joshua S. Guillory.

http://www.jsguillorylaw.com/blog/

Aug 12
Sobriety checkpoints and their legality in Louisiana, P.2

Sobriety checkpoints and their legality in Louisiana, P.2

Last time, we began speaking about sobriety checkpoints and the factors that go into their legality or illegality. Although law enforcement efforts which making use of sobriety checkpoints are typically within the bounds of what is permitted,…
Aug 3
Sobriety checkpoints and their legality in Louisiana, P.1

Sobriety checkpoints and their legality in Louisiana, P.1

Law enforcement agencies use a variety of tools in the battle against drunk driving, and one of these tools is sobriety checkpoints. Although sobriety checkpoints are legal under federal law, not every state considers sobriety checkpoints to…
Jul 28
Dealing with fraud charges: consult experienced counsel, P.2

Dealing with fraud charges: consult experienced counsel, P.2

In our last post, we began speaking about mail and wire fraud charges, giving attention to some of the considerations that go into proving these charges in court. It is important for criminal defendants to remember that prosecutors have…

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New Orleans Criminal Lawyer, New…

New Orleans Criminal Lawyer, New Orleans Divorce Lawyer and Traffic Lawyer

Covers criminal law and divorce law information in New Orleans. By Harold E. Weiser.

http://www.weiserlawfirm.blogspot.com/

Jul 29
Synthetic Marijuana in Louisiana

Synthetic Marijuana in Louisiana

Synthetic, designer drugs were just starting to make waves in Jefferson Parish last fall when Lt.
Jul 26
Actor Russell Brand in New Orleans Municipal Court

Actor Russell Brand in New Orleans Municipal Court

Actor Russell Brand must perform 20 hours of community service and pay a $500 court fee to resolve a misdemeanor charge stemming from a
Jul 24
New Orleans Criminal Defense

New Orleans Criminal Defense

Bridge City man booked in West Bank murderPublished: Tuesday, January 04, 2011, 6:05 PM by the Times-Picayune

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Business and Entertainment Law

By Emily Patricia Graham.

http://businessentertainmentattorney.blogspot.com/

Feb 12
Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution

Acquiring Secondary Meaning: Manufacturing or Marketing/Distribution

Knights Armament Co. v. Optical Sys. Tech. Inc., No. 09-14480 (11th Cir. Sept. 2, 2011)Appellant Optical Systems Technology Inc. (OSTI) and Appellees Knights Armament Company and its owner C. Reed Knight Jr. claimed ownership of the…
Feb 12
Retaining Jurisdiction over a Settlement Agreement in a Trademark Infringement Case

Retaining Jurisdiction over a Settlement Agreement in a Trademark Infringement Case

Vraiment Hospitality, LLC v. Todd Binkowski. No. 8:11-cv-1240-T-33TGW (Mid. Dist. Tampa, Sept. 23, 2011)Plaintiff Vraiment made a Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Defendants filed a Reply in opposition. The parties had informed the…
May 11
Rockers vs. Bikers: Likelihood of Confusion

Rockers vs. Bikers: Likelihood of Confusion

Blackwall Group, LLC v. Sick Boy, LLC, 2011 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 19808 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 11, 2011)

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Naked Ownership

A blawg devoted to all things legal in Louisiana.

http://www.nakedownership.com/

Jan 29
What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

Well, now we know. According to the Madisonville City Council, • A bed and breakfast must be a one-family dwelling.• The exterior of the building shall maintain a residential appearance.• The facility shall be the residence of the…
Jan 29
What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

What exactly is a "bed and breakfast"?

Well, now we know. According to the Madisonville City Council, Â• A bed and breakfast must be a one-family dwelling.Â• The exterior of the building shall maintain a residential appearance.Â• The facility shall be the residence of the…
Jan 29
Mandeville police have too much discretion in DWI arrests...

Mandeville police have too much discretion in DWI arrests...

So reads this headline from the Times-Picayune: A report on how the Mandeville Police Department handles suspected drunken drivers blames an outdated standards manual and inadequate training for giving patrol officers too much discretion in…

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