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Insurance & Casualty Litigation
Six Requirements for a Valid UM Rejection Form
Although here is s prohibition against altering or modifying UM rejection forms, identical forms can be valid and enforceable waivers of UM coverage.
- September 11, 2013
- By Brent Carriere
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Estate Planning and Administration
Succession Representative Can Grant Mineral Leases Without Consent
Consent of Heirs Not Required for Mineral Leases InDavis v. Prescott, 47,799 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2/27/13), 110 So.3d 625, the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal addressed whether a succession representative was able to grant a three-year mineral lease without the consent of the heirs. The Appellate Court reversed the decision of the trial […]
- September 11, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
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Emerging Companies and Start-ups
Business Plan Benefits You Might Be Forgetting
Why Entrepreneurs Should Write a Business Plan Many entrepreneurs scoff at “wasting” time on business planning. Instead of thinking about running a business, they want to go out there and do what they love. Before putting in your time and effort, however, it’s worth taking some time to think about where you are going and […]
- September 9, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
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Maritime Casualty
Federal Admiralty Jurisdiction Applies to Navigable Waters
Whether an accident occurs on “navigable waters” for federal admiralty jurisdiction depends on whether the body of water is subject to interstate commerce.
- September 8, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
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Business Transactions
Employment Contracts: Non Competition and Non Solicitation Agreements
Although non competition and non solicitation agreements are enforceable in Louisiana, there are strict limits.Careful planning & drafting is necessary.
- September 7, 2013
- By Emile Joseph
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Taxation
Louisiana Sales Tax on Rental Equipment Repair Parts & Materials
No Exclusion for Louisiana Sales Tax on Rental Equipment for Repair Parts and Materials In La. Rev. Rul. No 13-003, the Louisiana Department of Revenue addressed the question of whether parts and materials purchased by equipment lease or rental dealers to repair and maintain their lease or rental equipment are excluded from the payment of […]
- September 6, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
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Emerging Companies and Start-ups
Business Incubators Offer Unique Opportunities to Entrepreneurs
Business incubators offer start-ups unique opportunities to develop in a community of entrepreneurs and mentors and share costs with community space.
- September 4, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
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Estate Planning and Administration
Update Your Will: Reasons Why it May be Time to Revisit
Is it Time to Update Your Will? Here are some important reasons why you should revisit and update your old Last Will and Testament: Independent Administration. A big part of estate planning used to be “How to Avoid Probate” – that is, how to make sure that legal fees and court costs don’t eat up […]
- September 3, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
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Construction Law
Contractors Beware: Negligent Professional Services Create Liability
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 […]
- August 30, 2013
- By Emile Joseph
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Business Litigation
Securities Statute of Limitations Does Not Stop for Class Actions
Thinking about filing suit over some securities you purchased? You may want to move fast if you are waiting on class certification. Your claim may not be suspended while the case for class certification is pending. Second Circuit Rules on Securities Statute of Limitations This summer, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals made a […]
- August 28, 2013
- By Allen & Gooch
