Creating a prenuptial agreement is typically a wise choice for any partners entering into marriage. In broad strokes, this is because the law views marriage as a business partnership, and achieving divorce is very similar to dissolving a business. Whereas getting...
Year: 2018
Are homeowners liable for slip-and-fall injuries in their homes?
As we finish out the calendar year of 2018, the last several months are often filled with dangerous weather and house parties to celebrate holidays and professional achievements. Without fail, some of these parties involve someone slipping on a hazard and hurting...
Do you have a work-related repetitive stress injury?
Work-related injuries can come in many shapes and sizes, and may even build up over time rather than occur in a single incident. In fact, repetitive stress injuries, such as bursitis or carpal tunnel syndrome, are among the most common work-related injuries,...
3 tips for guiding your children through a divorce
If you have young children, odds are that they are not fully going to understand why you are getting divorced. Some children blame themselves. Some feel insecure in a changing world. Knowing how to get them through this process is critical.To help, here are three tips...
What are the penalties for a breach of contract?
Running a business is challenging, even for the most prepared owners. Whether you have a small business or run a large corporation, you will need to enter into various contracts with employees, clients, vendors and other entities. If someone involved in those...
Commonly asked questions about Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law that protects employees in Louisiana and across the country. The law prevents employers from replacing employees who take leave for the birth or adoption of a child, caring for an immediate family member who is ill or...
Setting aside money for your child’s education with child support
Receiving child support payments is an important part of life as a parent. Whether you receive large monthly payments or small ones, you should put them away for a rainy day if they are not needed now to pay for bills related to your child. One way to put them away...
What are my rights as a disabled employee?
In order to be viewed as disabled by the government, especially under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) you need to have a disability, either physical or mental, that limits at least one major activity in life.The ADA is enforced by the Equal Employment...
Reasons you should update your will throughout life
The creation of a will can help relieve a lot of stress in life. You know that there is a legally binding document with your name and signature on it that will protect your assets from falling into the wrong hands upon your death and ensure that your children are...
Louisiana votes to block banks from road project
Officials in Louisiana have voted to block the involvement of two of the country's largest banks from a road project in the state. The State Bond Commission, by a vote of 7-6, will not allow Bank of America and Citigroup to take part in a $600 million road project....