In its recent Sackett v. EPA decision 1, the Supreme Court of the United State (SCOTUS) has now drastically reduced the number of water bodies and wetlands that are to be considered “Waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”) under the wording of the Clean Water Act 2 (“CWA”). As a result they will no longer...

As we approach the start of hurricane season on June 1, 2023, we at Milling Benson Woodward, a renowned defense firm, underscore the importance of readiness in the face of potential natural disasters. With courts still processing claims from previous hurricanes, and many insured individuals still recovering from losses, preparation is more crucial than ever....

Congratulations to Partner, Chad Collings, who obtained a defense verdict for his client, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith, in a case in the 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany Parish. The District Court Judge found that the Plaintiff, Fred Oswald, failed to show that Sheriff Randy Smith broke any law when he decided...

The Louisiana Supreme Court resolved a split in the State Court of Appeals in its opinion in “Stephen Amedee & Tanya Amedee vs. Ambridge Hospitality LLC d/b/a Embassy Suites New Orleans et al” (attached) concerning whether where there are multiple defendants in a lawsuit and where one defendant is dismissed on summary judgment, can a...