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Remembering Frank A. Flynn

On Tuesday, May 14th, Allen & Gooch lost an exceptional attorney, colleague, and friend with the passing of beloved...

Employment Law & Litigation

Drug Testing: Is Zero Tolerance Still the Best Policy?

Our company maintains a drug-free workplace. Our business has zero tolerance for drug use. An employee’s positive drug screen...

• Laura P. Johnson

Private/Parochial School Law

Employer Liability Arising out of Student/Faculty Sexual Misconduct

Employers are liable for the negligent acts/omissions of their employees that occur during the course and scope of employment....

• Troy A. Broussard

Business Transactions

When Can a Bank Exercise the Right of Setoff?

Implementing Right of Setoff It is quite common to have a bank require a debtor agree to maintain a...

• Tammy B. Scelfo

Insurance & Casualty Litigation

Found Treasure: How a Claimant’s Bankruptcy Filing May Uncover New Defenses

One of the many questions one should always ask any claimant is whether he or she has ever filed...

• Brent N. Carriere

Workers' Compensation

Using Maximum Medical Improvement to Request Independent Medical Examinations

Doctors generally use the term “maximum medical improvement” or “MMI” to signify that a patient is as well as...

• Joshua E. Sins