In a significant win for all policyholders in the energy sector, the Supreme Court of Texas reversed a lower appellate court ruling which allowed a consortium of Lloyd's underwriters to limit their indemnity obligations to pay for defense expenses incurred by Anadarko...
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When can an employer challenge a workers’ compensation claim?
As an employer, dealing with a workers' compensation claim can lead to many negative consequences, including increased insurance premiums. There can be times when a claim for workers' compensation is invalid, so it is important to consider every claim that is made...
Do people learn from one divorce to avoid a second one?
People often think that going through a divorce means that the odds your second marriage will end in divorce drastically decrease. They assume that you learned from the mistakes you made the first time around.For instance, perhaps you got married too quickly -- before...
Trump argues for the elimination of federal waterways oversight
On Dec. 12, 2017, the Trump administration announced plans to reduce federal oversight over tributary and wetlands pollution. This marked a big win for farmers, fracking companies and builders who have been forced to adhere to the Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations...
How can you minimize fraudulent workers’ compensation claims?
Employers walk a fine line when it comes to handling worker injuries. They may want to take care of an employee who has gotten hurt or become ill on the job. However, they also want to weed out those who attempt to make false injury reports. There are a number of...
Your criminal record can affect your ability to win child custody
If you ask any family law judge in Louisiana what their responsibility is when deciding a heated custody dispute, they'll tell you that it's to make a decision that's in the child's best interests. Before deciding what's ideal for them, they'll often consider their...
Louisiana gets another drop in compensation insurance rates
There are many pitfalls for even the most conscientious worker focusing on safety. Many jobs in Louisiana, such as short-haul trucking and industrial fishing, have some of the highest injury rates of industries around the country. The state is also a center of...
A judge is to decide if the Bayou Bridge Pipeline moves forward
On Nov. 16, a Louisiana judge was slated to hold a preliminary hearing about the 162-mile pipeline that a privately-held fossil fuel company has already begun building across the Atchafalaya Basin and the southern part of the state. Both parties are fighting over...
How to start the divorce conversation
It's a big step to tell your spouse that you want to end the marriage. You know you want to, but how do you start that conversation?First and foremost, stay calm. This is something you want to discuss in a relaxed setting over a cup of coffee, not something you want...
Important insurance coverage for your business
It takes quite a lot of energy, dedication, time and commitment to run your own business. Many people risk all they've built in their business by not having the proper insurance policies protecting the company. Today, we will take a look at the insurance policies you...
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