Lafayette Legal Blog

There are a lot of decisions you will have to make in life and one of the most important ones is who will be your power of attorney. Everyone should designate a power of attorney when creating their estate documents. When a power of attorney is not named your estate could fall into the wrong hands. Here are some tips to follow when choosing the right person as power of attorney.

The very first thing you need to consider is the comfort level your choice has with speaking to professionals. The power of attorney will need to interact with doctors, accountants, financial planners and lawyers when representing you and your wishes.

There's nothing more stressful than entering into a contract with another party. Both sides will worry and wonder if the contract will be fulfilled and if not, what the ramifications will be for either side. Breaching a contract is a major issue in the business world, which is why we've created a list of reasons why you should never breach a contract.

One of the most common reasons why you should never breach a contract is the fact that you might face having to compensate the other party for the breach. The monetary compensation paid to the other party is typically the value of the services or materials that the other party would have received if the contract had not been broken.

The next time you arrive at work and see scaffolding constructed, you need to make sure you are as safe as possible. Going up on scaffolding can be very scary and nerve-wracking, especially if you aren't too sure with what could go wrong. So, how do you stay safe on scaffolding at work in Lafayette?

Make sure the scaffolding is built and anchored properly before sending anyone onto it. The scaffolding should be inspected and approved by the site manager. Any issues found should be rectified immediately before you or anyone else gets on the scaffolding.

Most of us know what the Environmental Protection Agency is and what it does. There are some out there who aren't too sure what the EPA is responsible for in Louisiana and around the country. That's why we will take a good look at the role of the EPA in today's post.

The ultimate goal of the EPA is to ensure that all Americans have clean air to breathe, fresh water to drink and unpolluted land on which to live. The agency uses the best available scientific studies and testing to ensure that all of these needs are met for every resident of Louisiana and the country.