Tag: 2013 Legislative Update

• Taxation

  2013 Legislative Update: Changes to Louisiana Tax Credits

  • December 18, 2013
  • By Allen & Gooch
  

  Louisiana Tax Credits Amended in the 2013 Legislative Session There were many changes to the system of Louisiana tax credits administered by Louisiana Economic Develop in the 2013 Louisiana Legislative Session.  To close out our 2013 Legislative Update series, here are some highlights of changes to the state’s tax credit regime. Louisiana New Market Jobs […]

• Taxation

  2013 Legislative Update: New Tax Credit Registry Administered by LDR

  • December 10, 2013
  • By Allen & Gooch

  New Tax Credit Registry Will Track Credits, Including Transfers In this year’s session, the Louisiana Legislature created a new tax credit registry to be administered by the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) in Act No. 418.  When state agencies issue tax credits, they are now required to send information on the tax credit to LDR, […]

• Business Litigation

  2013 Legislative Update: Class Action Certification

  • November 11, 2013
  • By Allen & Gooch

  Louisiana Legislature Clarifies Requirements for Class Action Certification Historically, Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure art. 591(A)(5) stated: “the class is or may be defined objectively in terms of ascertainable criteria, such that the court may determine the constituency of the class for purposes of the conclusiveness of any judgment that may be rendered in the […]

• Workers' Compensation

  2013 Legislative Update: Changes to Louisiana Workers Compensation

  • October 15, 2013
  • By Allen & Gooch
  

  Louisiana Workers Compensation Changes Again, Less Than a Year After Substantial Reform In this summer’s session, the Louisiana Legislature made numerous changes to the Workers’ Compensation laws.  Businesses and employers should be sure to work closely with counsel to ensure they are in compliance with the new laws.  Some of these changes include: Act No. […]

• Construction Law

  2013 Legislative Update: Louisiana Construction Law

  • October 11, 2013
  • By Allen & Gooch
  

  In this summer’s session, the legislature made three changes to Louisiana construction law. The Private Works Act In Act No. 277, the Louisiana legislature amended La. R.S. 9:4822(G)(4), part of the Private Works Act, to change the notice required in order to preserve a claim or privilege.  Now, a claimant is not required to attach […]

• Emerging Companies and Start-ups

  2013 Legislative Update: Louisiana Entertainment Tax Credits

  • October 10, 2013
  • By Clay Allen
  

  Find out how key changes to three of the Louisiana entertainment tax credits could affect and benefit your business.

• Employment Law & Litigation

  2013 Legislative Update: Louisiana Equal Pay for Women Act

  • September 26, 2013
  • By Allen & Gooch

  Louisiana Equal Pay for Women Act allows women in the public sector who believe they are being paid less than male coworkers because of their gender to sue.

• Taxation

  2013 Legislative Update: Louisiana Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act

  • September 17, 2013
  • By Allen & Gooch

  The 2013 Louisiana Tax Delinquency Amnesty program provides an opportunity for delinquent taxpayers to catch up with reduced penalties and interest.