Affordability and availability of homeowners insurance in Louisiana was top of mind for lawmakers in the 2024 regular legislative session, and several bills have crossed the finish line, recently signed into law by Gov. Jeff...more
Recent Amendments to the Rules Governing Admissibility of Expert Testimony in Federal Rule of Evidence 702 -
In litigation, everything ultimately boils down to proof; that is, how the parties prove their claims and defenses....more
Who was here first? Louisiana Supreme Court clarifies the scope of the lis pendens defense for litigants involved in multiple lawsuits between the same parties on the same subject...more
You Can’t Get What You Don’t Ask For:
U.S. Fifth Circuit Declines to Impose “Heightened Duty” on Insurance Agents and Brokers to Procure Coverage Not Specifically Requested by their Customers...more
In a recent update, we discussed the Louisiana Supreme Court’s June 29, 2022 holding in Martin v. Thomas which allows a plaintiff to pursue simultaneous claims of direct negligence and vicarious liability against an employer...more
After Louisiana citizens endured two consecutive prolific hurricane seasons in 2020 and 2021, state lawmakers made the adjustment of property insurance claims a top priority during this year’s Regular Legislative Session. On...more
Last week, in Martin v. Thomas, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an opinion that will certainly impact the trucking industry, but could also have far-ranging consequences for any personal injury case involving simultaneous...more