The prospect of litigation can be a black cloud hovering over many companies in Louisiana, from large corporations to small businesses. Contract disputes are probably one of the most common legal issues that many companies will face at some point in time. And...
We live in a fast-moving and fast-changing world. The links between national economies has had a dramatic impact on the global economy, and so have technological advances. While most businesses do their best to adapt to changing technical applications and...
When a breach of contact occurs between two parties doing business together, the non-breaching party may seek remedies from the breaching party. The types of remedies awarded will depend greatly on the specifics of the contract the parties signed as well as the goods...
Companies in Louisiana can encounter a wide variety of issues in the course of day-to-day business. Commercial contracts may be called into question by one or more parties, lease agreements between commercial landlords and tenants could be subject to breaches...
Many businesses in Louisiana will reach a point where real estate either needs to be bought or sold. For some, buying real estate is part of potential plans to expand. For others, selling real estate may be a way to generate revenue quickly. There are many...
Signing contracts is a very common part of doing business in Louisiana. Companies large and small enter into business contracts that include obligations to perform certain tasks or provide certain goods. However, as common as this practice is, some of our...
This past week, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an opinion in Lamar Contractors, Inc. v. Kacco, Inc., No. 2015-C-1430 (La. 05/03/2016), 2016 WL 2337957, -- So.3d --, which bears on the issue of the extent to which a party liable for breach of contract may cite the...
Business leaders in Louisiana know that much of the hard work that is involved in running a company is in maintaining and developing relationships, both with individuals and with other companies. In fact, most companies rely on the services or goods that other...
Most businesspeople in Louisiana are good at what they do -- that is what makes them successful. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that they are experts in every aspect of owning and operating a business. Business owners may run into issues where they need...
Not every business has proprietary elements that make their operation stand apart from others. One McDonald's in Louisiana is going to be pretty much the same as the next whether it is owned and operated by the corporation or by a franchisee. It could be, however,...
