Ethics and Hidden Greed: Ethical Behavior is Essential to Success
Robert G. Docters, JD, MBA. Bruce A. Cranner, JD—Partner, Milling Benson Woodward, L.L.P. Lawyers must be attuned to every detail in their practices. Similarly, in promoting ethics, ethics champions must become aware of the small violations, before they become major violations. This requires effort and skill because ethical violations are not obvious. That effort is […]
Being a Good Citizen Comes with Protection from Liability
By Nick Isolani Louisiana’s Good Samaritan law ensures that citizens who render aid to their fellow citizens in emergency situations are immune from liability. Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2793 provides that “[n]o person who in good faith gratuitously renders emergency care, first aid or rescue at the scene of an emergency… shall be liable for any […]
Louisiana’s Good Samaritan Law in favor of Licensed Medical Professionals
Have you ever been at the scene of an emergency and hesitated to render assistance even though you had medical training? As a medical professional do you worry about liability from acting at the scene of an emergency? Louisiana law offers some reassurance to those hesitant to take action to render first aid or to […]
Louisiana’s Greatest Diversion
On August 10, 2023, the State, including Governor John Bel Edwards, Louisiana’s Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (“CPRA”), and other State officials, broke ground for the construction of the Mid-Barataria Diversion Structure, the largest individual coastal restoration project the State has ever built. The Project will be located on the west bank of the Lower […]
Environmental Law in Louisiana: Why It Matters for Our Coast and Seafood Industry
Louisiana is a state rich in natural resources with abundant fisheries, large oil and gas reserves and rich soils deposited by the Mississippi River over thousands of years making is possible to grow huge crops of sugar cane, soybeans, cotton, rice, corn, sweet potatoes, and feed grain. In addition, Louisiana’s coast, wetlands, and waterways provide […]
Offshore Wind Hits Louisiana
While many areas around the country are still in the planning stages on offshore wind energy initiatives, Louisiana appears poised to launch major efforts on both federal and state levels. On July 20, 2023, the Department of the Interior announced it will hold the first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. […]
What is Your Potential Liability to Neighbors for Fallen Trees?
The tragic accident at Jackson Square in July of this year is a reminder that everyone in Louisiana should be aware of tree safety and liability issues in general and particularly as relates to windstorms and hurricanes. What ae the factors that could affect a landowner’s liability for damage caused by all or part of […]
Forced Heirship under Louisiana Law: Limited Circumstances
By Shannon Howard-Eldridge Under existing Louisiana law, there are only limited circumstances under which a certain portion of a deceased’s estate (assets) is reserved for certain descendants of the deceased. A person may be a “forced heir” due to age or disability. In some instances, grandchildren and perhaps even more remote descendants of a deceased […]
Navigating Healthcare Litigation: Addressing Medical Malpractice, Licensure, Compliance, and Commercial Disputes
By: Bruce Cranner and Andrew Capitelli Introduction Healthcare litigation encompasses a vast array of legal issues within the medical industry, affecting practitioners, institutions, and patients alike. The key aspects of healthcare litigation are focused on medical malpractice, licensure challenges, compliance matters, and commercial disputes. The complex and ever-evolving nature of healthcare law necessitates a […]
Replacement Cost Coverage: Yes, you have to do the work to recover replacement cost value
By Shannon Eldridge Many property owners have had to make a claim for property damage from a covered cause of loss. While many insure their property to “actual cash value”, others purchase “replacement cost” coverage for their property. The premium for replacement cost is greater than that for actual cash value coverage due to […]