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Louisiana Law Blog
1w ago
In M&A transactions, the seller makes representations and warranties to the buyer regarding the business being sold, its ownership, assets, operations, and liabilities. The seller typically indemnifies the buyer from losses incurred post-closing resulting from inaccuracies in those representations and warranties. This contractual structure is used by the parties to allocate certain known and unknown ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
1w ago
On the first day of his second term in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Unleashing American Energy.” This Order contains several provisions intended to encourage American energy production and remove barriers that “have impeded the development” of energy and natural resources. The Order states that it is “in the national interest to ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
2w ago
This article was originally published by Biz New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS – Devin Ricci and Mary Love, Intellectual Property Lawyers with Kean Miller LLP, have issued a statement urging businesses and individuals to exercise caution to avoid unauthorized use of NFL-related branding or while streaming game broadcasts to avoid hefty fines or legal action. Ricci and ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
1M ago
A pair of recent decisions from the US Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals signals a trend by the judiciary to closely scrutinize agency rulings where, in the past, courts have traditionally maintained a laissez-faire approach. In Ohio v. EPA, the Supreme Court ruled that an agency action qualifies as arbitrary or ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
1M ago
Two days before Christmas, the Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal handed down an opinion that should be of note to Louisiana employers. In its opinion, the Court of Appeal held that as a matter of law, an employer can be vicariously liable for damages caused by an employee involved in a motor vehicle accident ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
2M ago
A recent 4–3 majority decision [1] from the Louisiana Supreme Court exposes market intermediaries to potential liability for damages caused by products sold by sellers using their platform. In June 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court answered two certified questions from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana concerning the liability facing ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
2M ago
As a business owner, one of the most important decisions of your business career is the decision to sell your business, and once you make the decision to sell, it can be a long and complicated process. To maximize the value of your business and to minimize obstacles and delays in getting to closing, you ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
2M ago
For years, fans who want to see their favorite performers and teams have been faced with the luck of the draw or the challenge of negotiating the secondary ticket market. Therefore, ticket reselling is big business. The challenges encountered by fans purchasing tickets for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and the exorbitant resale prices for those ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
3M ago
Employers nationwide can breathe a collective sigh of relief. On Friday November 15, 2024, District Judge Sean D. Jordan of the federal district court for the Eastern District of Texas granted a motion for summary judgment finding that the Department of Labor’s 2024 Rule – that would have increased the minimum salary level required to ..read more
Louisiana Law Blog
3M ago
Louisiana’s Senate Bill 1, introduced during the recent 2024 Third Extraordinary Legislative Session, aims to establish specialized business courts in Louisiana through a state constitutional amendment. The bill seeks to amend the constitution and give the legislature the authority to create “specialized” courts. This proposed amendment must first receive two-thirds approval in both the Louisiana ..read more