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Louisiana Jury Did Not Err In Apportioning Fault For Car Crash
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Expert Witnesses Key To Establishing Damages From Industrial Fire
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Insurance Coverage Turns On Distinction Between Flood Damage And Mechanical Issue
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Trial Court Errs by Granting an Exception of Prescription to Insurance Company
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Injured Employee Entitled To Select One Physician Of Choice in Workers’ Compensation Claims
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Doctor Held Not Vicariously Liable For Physical Therapist’s Actions by Louisiana Court
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Can a business be liable if a patron slips and falls on a wet walkway?
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Management Company Not Qualified As Additional Insured In Cleaning Company’s Insurance Policy
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What Is An Occupational Disease Under The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act?
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Contra Non Valentem Inapplicable To Lawsuit From Lung Cancer Death
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Understanding Statutory Employer Immunity in Workers’ Compensation Cases in Louisiana
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Who’s At Fault if your car is stolen then involved in a wreck? The Thief, Victim, or Third Party Owner? (One Judges Dissenting Opinion)
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Gender Discrimination and Online Fallout – A High School Legal Tale
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Louisiana Court Promotes Liberal Construing of Will Execution Requirements
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Louisiana Court Says Trampoline Injury Not Caused by Defect in Shreveport Trampoline Park
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Mere Possibility is Not Fact: Baton Rouge Negligence Claim Falls to Summary Judgment
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When is a Parent Company Responsible for the Safety of its Subsidiaries?
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Libel in the Limelight: A Deep Dive into the Intricacies of Defamation Laws in the Modern World
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A Life-Altering Car Accident Ignites a Legal Feud
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How do Conditions on Payments in Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Work?
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Louisiana Court Denies Workers Compensation for Injured Minor
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Louisiana Court Finds Hospital Director Void of Liability in Medical Malpractice Suit Involving His Staff
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Louisiana Court in East Baton Rouge Evaluates and Reverses Due Process Violation Judgment
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Lafourche Parish Court Demonstrates the Importance of Employee-Employer Relationship in Workers’ Compensation Cases
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Liability in Product-Related Injury Cases: Key Legal Questions and Liability Theories
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Faulty Foundations: Battling the Dark Side of Medical Innovation – The Defective Medical Device Lawsuit Saga
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Could the Foreseeable Have Been Unforeseen? Deciphering Liability in Accidents
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How Are Liability and Damages Allocated In A Complex Car Accident?
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Res Judicata Does Not Apply To Dismissal Without Prejudice
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What happens if you are involved in a car accident where your damages exceed the auto insurance policy limits of the person responsible?
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Final Judgment Required For Appellate Court To Consider Merits Of Case
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Who Has a Right to Keep a Deposit in Failed Home Sale if the Financing Contingency Fails?
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Sufficient Evidence Essential To Establish Damages From Car Accident Lawsuits
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Attack Of The Campaign Ads: What Constitutes Defamation In Political Ads?
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The Consequences of Ignoring Court Notices in Louisiana
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Unveiling the Struggle for Accessibility: Lawsuit Dismissal Sheds Light on Systemic Challenges
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Tutrix Was Proper Party To Bring Legal Malpractice Claim On Behalf of Minor
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Louisiana Court Holds Mortgage Without Legal Description Of Property Invalid
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Louisiana Appellate Court Cannot Review Merits Of Case Without Final Valid Judgment
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Workers’ Compensation Settlements: Protecting Your Social Security Benefits and Rights
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Can A Sexual Harassment Claim Succeed Where Boss Instructs Employee To Date A Prospective Client?
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Harvey Man Denied Damages For Truck Falling On Foot, Importance of Proof in Lawsuits
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How To Determine Personal and Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Car Accident Lawsuit
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Terminated Employee Not Entitled to Additional Unpaid Wages
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What Constitutes a Violation of a Prisoner’s Constitutional Rights?
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Duck Dynasty Prevails In Beverage Dispute Because of Ambiguous Contractual Term
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Double Recovery in Helicopter Injury Case?
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Patient’s Early Post-Operative Dismissal Causes Medical Expert Dilemma
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What amount of force is allowed when restraining an inmate?
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Rules on Reasonableness of Forum Selection Clause
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The Impact of Timeliness in the Legal Field
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Analysis of Insurance Coverage Exclusion in a Complex Liability Case
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Louisiana Inmate Failed to Establish Deliberate Indifference to Serious Medical Needs
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Timely Filings and the Road to Justice: The Implications of Abandonment in Civil Litigation
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Injured Dump Truck Driver Deemed 50% At Fault For Collision On Job Site
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Dealing with Flood Damaged Property? Be Prepared to Show Causation
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Medical Deaths Aren’t Always Medical Malpractice
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Demonstrating Injuries to Children in Auto Accidents: Understanding the Requirements and Legal Proceedings
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Can An Independent Medical Examiner Determine Maximum Medical Improvement in a Worker’s Compensation Case?
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Navigating the Waters of Maritime Contracts: An Indemnity Puzzle
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The Importance of Changing a Life Insurance Beneficiary After Divorce
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Understanding the Impact of Settlement on Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Louisiana
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Time Limitations for Lawsuits: Paternity Claims in Succession Cases
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Police Officer’s Due Process Not Violated In Termination Due To Multiple Infractions
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Accident Claims: Resolving Conflicting Testimony
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Understanding Open and Obvious Defects: Implications for Personal Injury Claims
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Supermarket Not Liable For Slip-and-Fall Because Of Lack Of Constructive Notice
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Resolving Family Business Disputes: Navigating Complexities and Seeking Resolution
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No Legal Malpractice Where Underlying Medical Malpractice Claim Was Meritless
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Summary Judgment for Malicious Prosecution Improper Without Adequate Discovery
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Can A Louisiana Court Disregard A Special Master’s Report?
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Lost in Translation: A Quarter-Million-Dollar Contract Mistake Exposes Shared Responsibility
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A Slippery Case: How a Lease Agreement Swayed a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a Medical Facility
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City Cannot Claim Immunity For Hurricane Damage When Alleged Misconduct Predated Hurricane
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Unclaimed Vacation: Resigning from Your Job with Unused Day
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Pre-Trial Notice Did Not Waive Party’s Right to Jury Trial
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Discharged Firefighter Entitled to Penalties and Fees for Unpaid Wages
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Legal Boundaries and the Scope of Employment: Vicarious Liability Challenges in Car Wreck Cases
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Hurricane Katrina Victim Finds Favor in the Louisiana Courts
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Can a Witness to an Accident Seek Damages in Court?
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Procedural Pitfalls: The Consequences of Neglecting Administrative Remedies in Personal Injury Claims
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Spousal Transfers of Property: Fraudulent or Legal?
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Can Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage be Applied To a Temporary Substitute Vehicle?
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Can a parent recover when their child is injured on a school field trip?
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Grilling for a Cause: The Importance of Safety and Liability in Fundraising Events
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From Prior Injury to New Accident: Who’s Liable for Your Injuries?
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Understanding the Essential Elements in Employment Lawsuits:
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Resolving Property Disputes: A Case of Acquisitive Prescription and Boundary Determination
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Navigating the Insurance Maze: Timing is Key for Administrative Remedies
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False Arrest, Wrongful Imprisonment, and the Deadline to Seek Legal Recourse
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Fifth Circuit Clarifies Mineral Rights Law, Unit Operators Must Send Reports to Lessees or Forfeit Right to Contribution
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The Duty of a Seller to Deliver a Defect-Free Item: A Case of Negligence
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The Importance of Truthfulness in the Legal System and Its Effect on Case Outcomes
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Employee-Injury Exclusion Precludes Insurance Coverage For Injured Stunt Performer
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What Happens When Uninsured Motorists Coverage Is From A Different State Than Where the Accident Occurred?
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Office of Workers’ Compensation Exceeded Authority By Shortening Prescription Period
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When Do I Need Expert Testimony for a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
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How Genuine Issues of Material Facts Can Impact a Personal Injury Case
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Seeking Liability for Water Damage: A Case Study on Responsibility and Legal Remedies
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Understanding Legal Malpractice Claims: Establishing Negligence and Loss
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Navigating Unfair Termination as a Civil Service Employee: Understanding the Appeals Process
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Law Firm Permitted Discovery of Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Database Records
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Importance of Timely Filing: A Case Study on False Arrest and False Imprisonment Claims
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Shielding Retaliation: Exploring Title VII Protection and Causal Links in Employment Lawsuits
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Tutorship: How Your Child Can Be Protected by the Court.
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The Importance of a Complete Record at Trial: Lessons from a Car Accident Case
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Law Firm Not Liable in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Despite Conflict of Interest
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Louisiana Court Affirms General Damages Awarded to Ascension Parish Woman Injured In Auto Accident
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Appealing a Court Judgment in Louisiana: Why Decretal Language Matters
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Louisiana Court Settles Insurance Contract Dispute Following Deadly Explosion
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Louisiana Court Bars Recovery for NOPD Officer Who Tested Positive for Morphine on the Job
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HOW DOES A COURT DECIDE HOW MUCH FAULT A DRIVER HAS WHEN BOTH SIDES CAUSED AN ACCIDENT
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Collateral Source Rule Does Not Preclude Lafayette Parish Accident Victim’s Recovery From Insurer
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When Coworkers Attack: Negligence Claims for Intentional Workplace Injuries
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Failure to Raise a Right Results in Waiver of Right and Defense in Car Crash Case
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Is It Constitutional To Suspend Someone’s License For Repeat Arrests for DWI?
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Can An Undocumented Worker Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
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Sincerely or Not: Could You Be Liable for Bringing a Frivolous Appeal?
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Allocating Damages in Wrongful Death Cases: Navigating the High Standard of JNOV Motion
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Experts Testify in Neurosurgery Medical Malpractice Claim
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New Orleans Police Officer Appeals Civil Service Commission Dismissal
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What is Res Ipsa Loquitor?
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Louisiana First Circuit Says Settlement Not Enforceable Based on Email Communications
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Mistake, Medical Malpractice, or Misunderstanding Risk?
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A Constitutional Right for Prom? Or the Right to Fair Treatment in Public Schools?
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Underlying Medical Conditions, Can You Claim Res Ipsa Loquitur in a Lawsuit?
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Leaking Hole in Jail Cell, Can you File a Lawsuit for Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
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Cancer Patient Prevails on Workers’ Compensation Claim Against Exxon
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Can a Train be Held Liable for the Delay in Emergency Services?
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What Happens When There is More Than One Claim to a Deceased’s Property?
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Louisiana Court Finds Interdiction Inappropriate for Acadia Parish Mother, Despite Son’s Objections
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St. John the Baptist Parish Car Accident Lawsuit Fails for Lack of Evidence
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Louisiana Court excludes coverage for a woman severely injured by an elderly caregiver’s negligent loading of her wheelchair.
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What kind of Evidence is Needed to Prove Future Medical Benefits in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
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When Can a Client Sue Their Former Lawyer?
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Can a Litigant Exclude Evidence in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
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How Does a Pre-Existing Injury affect your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
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A “Stay” of a Federal Suit May Have Far-Reaching Impacts for Prescription Purposes
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When do you Need your Doctor’s Testimony to Win your Workplace Injury Lawsuit?
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When Does the Date of Disability Start for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
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Can I Recover under the Jones Act if Rough Seas Cause a Back Injury
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Can a State Fire Marshall be liable for Inspector Negligence in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Louisiana?
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What do I need to Prove for A Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Louisiana?
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Utility Ground Hole Fall Lawsuit Fails on Lack of “Constructive Notice”
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A Warning Cone and a Wet Floor, Who Wins in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
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Can a School be Held Liable for a Visitor’s Injuries on its Campus?
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Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission Found Not at Fault for Child’s Injuries
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Considering a Lawsuit? Don’t Discard Evidence Critical to Your Case
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Louisiana Medical Malpractice Lawsuit by Dental Patient Fails at Appeals Court
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How the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 971, The “anti-SLAPP” Statute Used in Court
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New Orleans police officer’s disciplinary violation is reversed
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Louisiana Court holds that tutors are not considered a “parent” entitled to bring a claim for loss of consortium
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What If You’re Unable to Pay a Bond Required by Law?
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Fax Filing A Lawsuit, Make Sure You Follow the Rules Precisely
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FMLA Retaliation and Title VII Hostile Work Environment Claims Fail on Lack of Evidence
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Insurance Provider Fails to Cancel Customer’s Coverage after NonPayment, Must Pay Damages
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Damages Awarded by Jury “Shocked the Conscience,” Louisiana Appellate Court Increases Award by $18,500
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Choice in Pharmacy For a Work-Related Injury Belongs to the Employer
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Why It’s Important to Dot your I’s and Cross Your T’s When Filing a Default Judgment
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If You Approach a Barking Dog and It Bites You, is the Owner Liable for your Injuries?
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Carefully Review Lawsuit Releases Before Signing, or Suffer the Consequences
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Evidence of Knowledge Required to Prevail in Louisiana Slip-and-Fall Lawsuits
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Who is Liable for Injuries for a Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk?
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Probationary Employees Beware: Employer Takes Issue with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Judge Decision on Appeal
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Injured by Stocking Cart in Grocery Aisle, Whose Fault is it?
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Can a Louisiana Court Impose a Default Judgment for Failure to Obey Pretrial Orders?
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Your Short Term Wheelchair May Be Subject To a Hidden Defect Warranty
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Louisiana Court Holds that Medical Records Can Counter Expert Testimony and Bar Summary Judgement
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Persistent Lawyering Stops Insurance Company From “Second Bite at the Apple” in Mississippi Car Wreck
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The Cost of Litigation is in the Court’s Discretion in Louisiana
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Louisiana Jury Awards No Damages Because of Preexisting Injuries, Can an Appeals Court Fix the Ruling?
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Trial Court Judgment Amended in Baton Rouge Workplace Incident, Shows Importance of Diligent Lawyering
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Ville Platte Hospital Found Not Liable for Ant Bites on ICU Patient
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Court Deadlines Are Important, Especially in Federal Court
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New Orleans Car Accident with Out of State Insurance Policy, Which State’s Laws Apply to the Lawsuit?
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Three-Year Rule Applies to Worker’s Compensation Claims for Necessary Treatment
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Louisiana Employment Discrimination Case Fails Due to Summary Judgment
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What is Wrongful Termination Back Pay and Exceptional Pay in Louisiana Civil Service Matter?
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When Can I File a Tort Lawsuit against my Employer if I am Hurt at Work in Louisiana?
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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Age and Disability Discrimination Claims
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When a Defendant is Dismissed Before the Trial, Can Another Defendant Appeal the Decision?
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Can the Louisiana Department of Transportation Be Found Liable for a Car Accident?
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What is the “Substantial Factor Test” in Louisiana Asbestos and Mesothelioma Litigation?
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Are You Required to Plead the Word “Conspiracy” in Louisiana For Solidary Liability?
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Angola Prisoner Denied Requested Shoulder Surgery After Review of Medical Records
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Tossed Due to Louisiana’s Prescriptive Period
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Louisiana Restaurant Evades Liability For Speculative Slip-and-Fall Claim
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Louisiana Engineering Company Not Liable for Trampled Worker in Geismar Plant Explosion
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Where There’s Smoke, There’s a Lawsuit: Determining Liability for a Car Accident Resulting from a Marsh Fire
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Houma Residents Injured by Termite Treatment Shut Out of Court for Failure to Offer Qualified Expert Witnesses
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No Pay, No Play, No Problem? Uninsured Motorist Injured in Car Accident Obtains Jury Award
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Iberia Parish Educator Learns Expensive Lesson in Pro-Se Lawsuit Against Former Attorney
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Baton Rouge Car Dealer Escapes Vicarious Liability Claim in Accident Involving Motorcyclist
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Monroe Car Accident Shows Importance of Proper Strategy in the Trial Court
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Injured Driver Wins Favorable Jury Verdict and Still Appeals in Ouachita Parish Car Accident Case
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Class Action for Data Breach Fails in Louisiana Due to Lack of Actual Damages
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Louisiana Court Holds that Bicycles are Not “Motorized Vehicles” Under Louisiana Law Following Ponchatoula Collision
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Lawsuit Over Car Accident Involving Louisiana State Employee Dismissed After Three Years of Inactivity by Plaintiff
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Terminated Plaquemines Parish Employee Denied Attorney’s Fees After Successful Appeal for Job Reinstatement
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Alexandria, Louisiana Last Will and Testament Invalidated for Failure to Follow Formalities
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Court Clarifies Use of Differential Diagnosis in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
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Petroleum Corporation Releases Millions of Gallons of Toxins Harming Many in Calcasieu Parish
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Driver Injured in Truck Accident in Caddo Parish Raises Credibility Concerns
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Confusion Involving Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Policy Leaves Woman in Caddo Parish Without Coverage
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Louisiana Car Accident Victim Fails To Establish Causation Through Housley Causation Presumption
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Canton Woman’s Lawsuit Dismissed For Failure to Disclose Claim In Bankruptcy Proceeding
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Pineville Wal-Mart Not Liable For Customer Who Slipped During Rainstorm
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Unfair Trade Practices in Louisiana and Home Foreclosure
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Careful Review of Home Insurance Policy Crucial
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District Courts Have Broad Discretion When Ordering IRS Debt Payments
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Understanding the Direct Action Statute and Insurance Disputes
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Uninsured Motorist Coverage: What Are Your Rights?
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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) Coverage Limitations in the State of Louisiana
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Accident Reviews Nature of Employer-Employee Relationship
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Business Problems Arise Out Of Ambiguous Contract Terms
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Hurricane Lawsuits Demonstrate Value of Proper Representation
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Summary Judgment Risk When Failing to Follow Policy Language
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Insurance Appeal Lost in Pineville Auto Accident
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An Examination of Interlocutory Appeals and Collateral Order Doctrine
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Louisiana’s Act 312 and its Impact on the Environment and Oil Exploration
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Environmental Damage Appeal Focuses on Mineral Lease, Oil
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Customer’s Tire Shop Injury Results in Duty of Care Analysis
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Uninsured / Underinsured Accident Case Explores UM Coverage Concepts
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Court Finds Waiver of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Product Liability and Contract Breach from Truck Fire
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Insurance Dispute With Steel Company Exposes Liability Apportionment, Terms
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Fall Accident Leads to Failing Res Ipsa Loquitor Suit in Ouchaita
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Boat Injury Case Highlights Watercraft and Coverage Exclusions (Pt 2)
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Boat Injury Case Highlights Watercraft and Coverage Exclusions (Pt 1)
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Prescription Important in Lawsuit Tied to Truck Fire
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Man Who Fell Through Chair Loses Case Due to Summary Judgment
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Legal Complications Arise in Homer Claim Against Auto Insurers
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Insurance Policy Interpretation Pivotal to Car Accident Appeal
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Intent of a Contract’s Language Explored in Insurance Dispute
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Experts a Valuable Resource in Hurricane Damage Insurance Litigation
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Louisiana Courts Take Firm Stance Against Misleading Health-Related Materials
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Louisiana and Fifth Circuit Reaffirm the Necessity of Personal Jurisdiction
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Bar Fire Leads Court to Rule on Liability Under Lease Contract
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Dispute With Former Attorney Provides Example of Appeal Process
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Haynesville Shale Frenzy Leads to Fraud Claim in Caddo Parish
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Driver Liability Varies When Car Accident Occurs
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Permission Involving Use of Government Vehicle Crucial to Lawsuit
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The Statute of Limitations on Insurance Claims
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Vicarious Liability Explored in Jones Act Case
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Plain Language of the Insurance Policy Trumps Follow Form Rules
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Summary Judgment Granted in Uninsured Motorist Dispute
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“Other Insurance” Provisions and the Delays Associated with Conflicting Policies
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Injuries Realized After Settlement Fail to Receive Compensation
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Insurance Company Lawsuit Involving Healthcare Providers Illustrates Class Certification Rules
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Certification and Settlement in Katrina/Rita Class Action Claims
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Attorney Re-Enters Picture for Fees After Couple Successfully Settles Without Him
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Disability Benefits Center of Car Accident-Based Appeal
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Finding the Correct Prescription Period Essential for Claims
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Summary Judgment Prevails Against Hurricane Ike Damages
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Accident in Parking Lot Leads to Appeal for Shared Responsibility
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Louisiana Supreme Court Finds Binding Arbitration Clause Fair and Reasonable to the Client
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Louisiana Couple Injured in Car Accident Seeks Recovery from Insurance Companies
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The Carefully Worded Insurance Policy: Making Sure Your Coverage Matches Your Expectations
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The When and How of Waiving Uninsured Motorist Coverage
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High/Low Agreement Proves Fatal to Plaintiff’s Cause of Action
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Lafayette Summary Judgment Case Highlights Insurance Company Practices
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Understanding the Federal National Flood Insurance Program as Hurricane Season Approaches
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Hurricane Damage Appraisals at Core of Insurance Dispute
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Gambler’s Embezzlement Calls Casino’s Role in Problem Behavior Into Question
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Attorney Jeffrey Berniard makes New Orleans Magazine top lawyers list
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Hurricane Katrina Case Faces Ambiguous Contract Language Hurdle
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What is a Class Action? Who is the “Class?”
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Maurice Work-Related Accident Requires Complex Insurance Interpretation
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Insurance Ruling Upholds Third-Party Fire Damage Claims
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Car Accident in Kenner, Louisiana: Explanation of General Damages
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Mandeville, Louisiana, Couple Fights Installers of Chinese Drywall
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Calcasieu School Board Decision Demonstrates Need for Careful Contract Interpretation
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Plaintiff Injured in Car Accident Loses His Appeal Against His Insurance Company
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Supreme Court Required to Rule on Discrepancies in Results of Louisiana Code
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Happy Mardi Gras!
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Insurance Dispute Over Traffic Accident Leads to Appeal
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Secondary “Stop Ahead” Warning Measure Makes Driver Liable in Traffic Accident
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Waivers in Insurance Policies Require Careful Consideration Due to Risk of Accident
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Rental Car Accident Leads to Louisiana Insurance Dispute
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Vehicle Defect Leads to Redhibition Claim in Louisiana
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Phrasing in Policy Contracts Can Lead to Federal Review
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Difficulty in Setting Aside Insurance Release Forms and Settlements
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Strict Reading Sneaks Insurance Company Out of Child Injury Case
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Court Explains the Requirements of a Settlement Agreement
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Insurance Complications in Wrongful Death Suit
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On Call Employee Not Acting Within Employment During Accident
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Liberative Prescriptions: Purpose and Importance
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Drilling Accident Shows Standards for Reasonable Care
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BP Refinery Sued for Negligence in Gas Release
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The Appeals Process and Receiving a New Trial
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Final Decision Important to Appeal in Iberia Parish Insurance Case
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Contract Dispute Resolution in Louisiana
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Careful Reading of Insurance Policies Crucial to Prevent Disaster
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Auto Insurance Case Illustrates Need for Following Statutory Requirements
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Texas Construction Injury Leads Court to Analyze Duty to Defend, Indemnify
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Summary Judgment Summarily Dismissed by Third Circuit in Vehicle Accident Case
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Personal Injury Case Delves into Medical Malpractice Difficulties
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Class Action Rules Difficult to Understand, Important for Successful Litigation
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Happy Holidays from the Berniard Law Firm
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Tort or Medical Malpractice? Insurance Companies Battle Over Coverage in Ouachita Parish Injury Case
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Missing Health Information Not a Bar to Life Insurance Recovery
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Company’s Insurance Fails to Cover Truck Driver In Off-Hours Accident
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Longterm Treatment for Terminally Ill Patient Called into Question
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A Happy Holidays to All Friends of the Berniard Law Firm
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Exploring the Standard for Recovering Penalties From an “Arbitrary and Capricious” Insurer
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Calcasieu Parish May Be Liable For Damages Resulting from Failure to Ensure Drainage After Hurricane
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No Attorney’s Fees for Derry Man After Insurance Dispute
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Insurance Company Taken to Task for Poor Handling Claims
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Berniard Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit Against New Orleans Hotel
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Appeal Violates Louisiana Statute, Policy for Judicial Effectiveness
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U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Clarifies Retroactive Renewal of Flood Insurance
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Nuances of Insurance Policies Crucial When Pursuing Coverage
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The Importance of Defining Terms in a Contract
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The Delicate Nature of Lawyer Malpractice
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Federal 5th Circuit Decides Excess Insurers Are Not Required To Pay Pre-Judgment Interest
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Insurance Coverage and its Limits – How Protected Are You?
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Looks to Louisiana State Law to Guide Resoltion of Insurance Coverage Dispute in Workplace Injury Case
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Interpretation of Insurance Contracts: The Meaning of ‘Subcontractor’
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Limits of Insurer Indemnity Clarified in Parish of St. Bernard Case
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Court Declines Statutory Penalties in New Orleans Insurance Case
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Supreme Court of Louisiana Rules on Hurricane Katrina Insurance Policies’ Anti-Assignment Clauses
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Driver Exclusion in Auto Insurance Policy Leads to Litigation After Monroe Accident
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Hurricane Damage at New Orleans Apartment Leads to Dispute Over Insurance Coverage Calculation
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Keeping Up with Your Louisiana Home’s Construction Defects (Part II) – Understanding Statutes
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Handling Faulty Home Construction Defects in Louisiana
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Court Finds No Insurance Coverage for Negligent Doctor After Medical Injury
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Court Details Steps Required to Decline Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Rapides Parish Car Accident Case
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Louisiana Supreme Court Settles Circuit Dispute Over Insurance Policy Renewal Issue
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Happy 4th of July
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When an Insured Can Seek Statutory Damages from an Insurer
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Insurance Policies and How They Affect Recovery After a Hurricane or Disaster
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Dispute Over Hurricane Katrina Home Repair Shows Role of Appraisal Process in Insurance Settlements.
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Understanding Class Action Lawsuits in Louisiana
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Fire Rages After New Iberia Chemical Plant Explosion
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The Fifth Circuit Explores a Maritime Dilemma in Barge Wreck
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Distinct Legal Consequences in a Legal Partnership
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Playstation Network to Return: Legal Concerns Still Remain
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Playstation Network Breeched Again in Late May
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Insurance Contract Interpretations and the Affect on Recovery of Damages
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Single-Car Wreck in Lafayette Parish Involving Alcohol Leads to Dispute Over Life Insurance Policy
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Third Circuit Explains Process for Court’s Interpretation of Insurance Policy in Vernon Parish Wreck
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Smooth Away Product Not All It’s Purported to Be
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Sony Network Shutdown Caused by Data/Personal Information Leak
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Uninsured Drivers Can Affect Payouts in Car Accidents
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La. 4th Cir. Reverses Plaintiff’s Award of Penalties from Alleged Failure to Pay Settlement Agreement Within Statutory Period
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Hurricane Katrina Case Allowed to Move Forward
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Insurance Company to Pay Damages to Mother of Man Killed in Automobile Accident
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Chemical Release Ruling a Helpful Guide for Recent Spills/Leaks
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DePuy Settlements May Offer Spectrum of Opportunities for Recovery
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Chinese Drywall Claims Continue as Thousands Still Face Problems
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Court of Appeals Affirms Policyholder’s Rejection of UMBI Coverage
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LA Supreme Court Disregards Exclusion for Automobile Business in Liability Policy
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Interpreting Insurance Policies: What does a Term really Mean?
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Court Hears Appeal Regarding Alleged Insurance Company Delays
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Bossier Parish Police Jury Ordered to Repair Faulty Pipes
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DePuy Parent Company Johnson & Johnson Admit Flaws in Cleaning Process
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