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Understanding Legal Malpractice Claims: Establishing Negligence and Loss

Losing a lawsuit can lead to frustration with your attorney, and you might contemplate pursuing a legal malpractice claim against them. However, it is crucial to comprehend the essential elements required to succeed in such a claim; otherwise, your case may face dismissal. The Klein v. Wynne lawsuit examines the…

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Navigating Unfair Termination as a Civil Service Employee: Understanding the Appeals Process

Experiencing termination from your job is a difficult situation, especially when it feels unjust. Scott Poiencot faced this unfortunate circumstance when he was terminated from his position as a police officer in the Lafayette Police Department, where he had served for several years. As a civil service employee, Louisiana law…

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Law Firm Permitted Discovery of Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Database Records

Everyone knows that evidence is an essential part of winning any lawsuit. However, how do you go about finding relevant evidence? If you are involved in a lawsuit, you are entitled to discovery to obtain information pertinent to your claims and help defend yourself. However, discovery is not limitless. Instead,…

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Importance of Timely Filing: A Case Study on False Arrest and False Imprisonment Claims

Filing a claim in court requires careful consideration of the appropriate time frame, as it can significantly impact the success of a lawsuit. This is particularly crucial when dealing with actions such as false arrest and false imprisonment, where prescription periods play a significant role.  In a noteworthy case involving…

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Shielding Retaliation: Exploring Title VII Protection and Causal Links in Employment Lawsuits

Bringing a lawsuit against one’s employer can be a daunting prospect, particularly when fears of retaliation loom large. However, it is essential to recognize that federal law offers safeguards to employees who pursue legal action under Title VII, including cases involving claims of sexual harassment. By delving into the provisions…

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Tutorship: How Your Child Can Be Protected by the Court.

Divorce, though unpleasant in the short term, allows families to rearrange their relationship to better serve the interests of all parties. One primary consideration in any divorce is the children. The children’s health, safety, and well-being becomes a key concern for both the families and the courts when a family…

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Law Firm Not Liable in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Despite Conflict of Interest

In some cases, mistakes in following procedure can harm a plaintiff’s cause of action even if the case otherwise may be successful on the merits. For example, legal malpractice cases in Louisiana must be filed within one year from when the plaintiff knew or should have known that malpractice had…

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Appealing a Court Judgment in Louisiana: Why Decretal Language Matters

When you receive a final judgment from the trial court, you focus on the case’s outcome. However, if you want to appeal that judgment, it is essential to understand what language is needed in the final judgment to appeal it. If this language is not included, you might be in…

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Louisiana Court Settles Insurance Contract Dispute Following Deadly Explosion

Insurance claims can be tricky, especially when multiple parties and contracts are involved. What happens, for example, when one insurance company claims they are not responsible for payment after a catastrophic event resulting in lost lives? The following Terrebonne Parish case follows this exact scenario.   An explosion at the Transco…

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Louisiana Court Bars Recovery for NOPD Officer Who Tested Positive for Morphine on the Job

Random drug testing is common practice for certain jobs. What remedy does a police officer have when he takes a morphine pill for pain and is randomly selected for a drug test the following day when he comes into work? Officer Mario Cole was randomly chosen to undergo a standard…

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