Posts by Emile Joseph

• Business Litigation

  The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Performing Your Contractual Obligations

  • March 30, 2020
  • By Emile Joseph

  As state and federal leaders increasingly implement restrictions on everyday life – including business functions – in an effort slow the spread of COVID-19, you may find yourself suddenly concerned about fulfilling your contractual obligations. In such a case, you may quickly begin to wonder whether you are protected from liability if you cannot perform […]

• Business Litigation

  Business Interruption Insurance and the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

  • March 29, 2020
  • By Emile Joseph

  With the spread of COVID-19 in Louisiana, the governor has ordered business in Louisiana to close or greatly reduce operations. Many business owners have obtained insurance in order to protect their companies from losses associated with business interruptions. This coverage may be something you specifically requested, or may be included as part of your broader […]

• Business Transactions

  Think Twice Before Giving a Power of Attorney: It May Be Broader Than You Realize

  • June 9, 2014
  • By Emile Joseph
  

  Where Personal Guaranties and Power of Attorney Intersect In Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Co. v. Montoli & Pitre, LLC, ___ So.3d ___, 2014 WL 970155 (La. App. 5 Cir. 3/12/14), the principal and agent (a married couple) were members of Montoli & Pitre, LLC (“Borrower”), and in connection with a closing in which the […]

• Business Transactions

  Employment Contracts: Non Competition and Non Solicitation Agreements

  • September 7, 2013
  • By Emile Joseph

  Although non competition and non solicitation agreements are enforceable in Louisiana, there are strict limits.Careful planning & drafting is necessary.

• Construction Law

  Contractors Beware: Negligent Professional Services Create Liability

  • August 30, 2013
  • By Emile Joseph
  

  UPDATE: THE LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT HAS REVERSED THE APPELLATE COURTS ON THIS ISSUE.  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE. No Matter What Type of Entity You Choose, You Can Still be Personally Liable for Negligent Professional Services Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s) generally offer their members insulation from personal liability.  This means that a court cannot order […]