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Stairway to Dismissal: Missed Deadline Leads to Summary Judgment in Injury Case
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Medical Malpractice Claim Fails: No Expert Testimony to Support Allegations
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Power Lines and Damaged Crops: Who Pays When Farming Meets Infrastructure?
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Who’s Responsible When a Step Collapses?
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When Accidents Happen: The Limits of a Homeowner’s Liability for a Child’s Injury
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Louisiana Medical Malpractice: When the Mailbox Rule Doesn’t Deliver
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Car Insurance Exclusions: The Battle Between Intent and Fine Print
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Subrogation Rights Upheld: Insurer’s Claim Prevails Despite Settlement
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Sewage Spill Showdown: Cedar Lodge’s Fight for Justice Against Fairway View Apartments
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Underwater Collision Sparks Legal Battle: Shell Offshore vs. Tesla and International
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Safety Recall Doesn’t Negate Redhibition: Louisiana Court Rules in Favor of Car Buyer
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Too Late to Sue: Court Upholds Prescription in Construction Site Injury Case
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When Ignoring Student Debt Comes Back to Bite: Xavier University Wins Key Court Battle
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Injured Worker Wins Right to Shoulder Surgery: Court Upholds Decision Against Employer and Insurer
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Siblings Awarded $200K in Legal Malpractice Case: A Cautionary Tale of Attorney Negligence
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No Bond, No Appeal: Louisiana Court Dismisses Workers’ Comp Appeal for Procedural Misstep
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Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case, Highlighting Importance of Fact-Finding in Proving Negligence
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Louisiana Court Grapples with Complexities of Adoption in Wrongful Death Case
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Louisiana Court Raises the Bar on General Damages in Unprovoked Attack Case
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Louisiana Court Upholds Insurer’s Position in Uninsured Motorist Claim Dispute
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Louisiana Court Adjusts Damages in Car Accident Case, Emphasizes Need for General Damages
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Louisiana Court Upholds Prescription in Wrongful Death Suit, Highlights Joint Tortfeasor Rule
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Louisiana Court Upholds Medical Malpractice Review Requirement in Hospital Device Lawsuit
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Work-Related Injury and Subsequent Leave: When is Compensation Due?
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Work-Related Knee Injury Leads to Multiple Compensable Injuries: Louisiana Court’s Ruling
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Procedural Hurdle Stalls Hotel Guest Lawsuit Appeal in Louisiana
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Unexpected Acceleration or Failure to Yield? Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Car Accident Case
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Work Injury and Mental Health: When Does Workers’ Comp Cover Psychological Impacts?
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Slipping in Stores: When Does the Store’s Responsibility Kick In?
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Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case: The Importance of Expert Testimony
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Worker’s Comp in Louisiana: Navigating the Medical Treatment Guidelines
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Louisiana Court Upholds Modest Damages in Minor Car Accident Case: Highlighting the Importance of Proving Causation and the Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions
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Title: Louisiana Court Upholds Earlier Will in Succession Dispute: The Importance of Proper Will Execution
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Hotel Not Liable for Pool Injury: Understanding Premises Liability and the “Res Ipsa Loquitur” Doctrine in Louisiana
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When Does an Insurance Contract End? Louisiana Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Dispute Over Coverage Extension
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Federal Court Upholds Dismissal of VA Doctor’s Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
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No Pain, No Gain? Understanding the Importance of Proving Injury in Louisiana Car Accident Cases
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Can You Sue Your Ex-Spouse for Abuse After Divorce in Louisiana?
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Can a Public Employee be Fired for Off-Duty Gambling?
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Employee Termination Upheld for Unauthorized Vehicle Use and Dishonesty
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Coroner Not Liable for Burial of Foster Child’s Remains
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Granddaughters and Medical Malpractice in Louisiana: Who Can Initiate the Claim?
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A Car Crash, a Faulty Repair, and a Battle Over Damages
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When a Slip and Fall Isn’t Just an Accident: Understanding Merchant Liability
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Court of Appeal Increases Monetary Damages Award Following Workplace Injury in Monroe Beverage Facility
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Injured Shreveport Worker’s Claim Saved from Dismissal on Summary Judgment in Case Involving an Allegedly Open and Obvious Hazard
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Driver Not Liable for Passenger’s Injury in Accident Beyond His Control
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When one employee attacks a supervisor, can a supervisor proceed with a lawsuit against the employer?
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New Orleans Police Officer’s Termination from Traffic Accident Confrontation Upheld
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Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System Loses Battle Over Disability Insurance With East Baton Rouge Women
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Car Wash Accident Injury Case Proceeds After Summary Judgment Reversed
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Permanently Disabled Individual Not Acting Under Scope of Employment In Workers’ Compensation Case
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What is Decretal Language, and Why is it Important?
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The Road Less Licensed: Bosley’s Driving School Chronicles
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Are Mental Injuries Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
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When Doctors Disagree: What Happens When There Is Conflicting Testimony In A Workers’ Compensation Case?
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Who Is Responsible For Damages In Accident Involving Borrowed Car And Inadequate Maintenance?
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Is An Unmarried Romantic Partner Entitled to Death Benefits in Workers’ Compensation?
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How Is Coverage Divided When Multiple Insurance Policies Are Involved?
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Car Accident Case Dismissed For Improper Venue
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1010 Form Required For Company To Cover Medical Expenses in Workers Compensation
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Worker Entitled To Unpaid Compensation Owed Him Under Contract
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Injured Worker Who Hid Injuries Still Entitled To Workers’ Compensation
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Prior Mistake Does Not Waive Insurer’s Defense In Subsequent Claim
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Who Is Covered By A Settlement Agreement Release?
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Hospital Not Liable For Negligent Transportation During Hurricane Katrina
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Injured Work Release Inmate’s Sole Remedy Is Workers’ Compensation
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Presumption of Negligence in Rear-End Accidents Does Not Always Lead To Summary Judgment Victory
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Can an Independent Contractor collect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
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Smoking Or Radioactive Material? Summary Judgment Reversed Given Factual Disputes On Causation
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Is It Possible To Modify a Workers’ Compensation Judge’s Judgment?
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Is Delaying An Examination Under Oath A Lack of Cooperation In A Homeowner’s Insurance Claim?
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No Hostile Work Environment Where Employer Took Remedial Actions
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Property Owners Barred From Interfering With Servitude
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Failure To Investigate Does Not Suspend Time Requirement For Filing Wrongful Death Lawsuit
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Louisiana Jury Did Not Err In Apportioning Fault For Car Crash
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Expert Witnesses Key To Establishing Damages From Industrial Fire
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Insurance Coverage Turns On Distinction Between Flood Damage And Mechanical Issue
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Trial Court Errs by Granting an Exception of Prescription to Insurance Company
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Injured Employee Entitled To Select One Physician Of Choice in Workers’ Compensation Claims
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Doctor Held Not Vicariously Liable For Physical Therapist’s Actions by Louisiana Court
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Can a business be liable if a patron slips and falls on a wet walkway?
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Management Company Not Qualified As Additional Insured In Cleaning Company’s Insurance Policy
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What Is An Occupational Disease Under The Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Act?
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Contra Non Valentem Inapplicable To Lawsuit From Lung Cancer Death
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Understanding Statutory Employer Immunity in Workers’ Compensation Cases in Louisiana
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Who’s At Fault if your car is stolen then involved in a wreck? The Thief, Victim, or Third Party Owner? (One Judges Dissenting Opinion)
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Gender Discrimination and Online Fallout – A High School Legal Tale
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Louisiana Court Promotes Liberal Construing of Will Execution Requirements
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Louisiana Court Says Trampoline Injury Not Caused by Defect in Shreveport Trampoline Park
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Mere Possibility is Not Fact: Baton Rouge Negligence Claim Falls to Summary Judgment
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When is a Parent Company Responsible for the Safety of its Subsidiaries?
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Libel in the Limelight: A Deep Dive into the Intricacies of Defamation Laws in the Modern World
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A Life-Altering Car Accident Ignites a Legal Feud
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How do Conditions on Payments in Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Work?
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Louisiana Court Denies Workers Compensation for Injured Minor
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Louisiana Court Finds Hospital Director Void of Liability in Medical Malpractice Suit Involving His Staff
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Louisiana Court in East Baton Rouge Evaluates and Reverses Due Process Violation Judgment
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Lafourche Parish Court Demonstrates the Importance of Employee-Employer Relationship in Workers’ Compensation Cases
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Liability in Product-Related Injury Cases: Key Legal Questions and Liability Theories
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Faulty Foundations: Battling the Dark Side of Medical Innovation – The Defective Medical Device Lawsuit Saga
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Could the Foreseeable Have Been Unforeseen? Deciphering Liability in Accidents
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How Are Liability and Damages Allocated In A Complex Car Accident?
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Res Judicata Does Not Apply To Dismissal Without Prejudice
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What happens if you are involved in a car accident where your damages exceed the auto insurance policy limits of the person responsible?
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Final Judgment Required For Appellate Court To Consider Merits Of Case
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Who Has a Right to Keep a Deposit in Failed Home Sale if the Financing Contingency Fails?
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Sufficient Evidence Essential To Establish Damages From Car Accident Lawsuits
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Attack Of The Campaign Ads: What Constitutes Defamation In Political Ads?
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The Consequences of Ignoring Court Notices in Louisiana
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Unveiling the Struggle for Accessibility: Lawsuit Dismissal Sheds Light on Systemic Challenges
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Tutrix Was Proper Party To Bring Legal Malpractice Claim On Behalf of Minor
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Louisiana Court Holds Mortgage Without Legal Description Of Property Invalid
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Louisiana Appellate Court Cannot Review Merits Of Case Without Final Valid Judgment
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Workers’ Compensation Settlements: Protecting Your Social Security Benefits and Rights
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Can A Sexual Harassment Claim Succeed Where Boss Instructs Employee To Date A Prospective Client?
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Harvey Man Denied Damages For Truck Falling On Foot, Importance of Proof in Lawsuits
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How To Determine Personal and Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Car Accident Lawsuit
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Terminated Employee Not Entitled to Additional Unpaid Wages
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What Constitutes a Violation of a Prisoner’s Constitutional Rights?
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Duck Dynasty Prevails In Beverage Dispute Because of Ambiguous Contractual Term
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Double Recovery in Helicopter Injury Case?
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Patient’s Early Post-Operative Dismissal Causes Medical Expert Dilemma
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What amount of force is allowed when restraining an inmate?
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Rules on Reasonableness of Forum Selection Clause
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The Impact of Timeliness in the Legal Field
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Analysis of Insurance Coverage Exclusion in a Complex Liability Case
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Louisiana Inmate Failed to Establish Deliberate Indifference to Serious Medical Needs
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Timely Filings and the Road to Justice: The Implications of Abandonment in Civil Litigation
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Injured Dump Truck Driver Deemed 50% At Fault For Collision On Job Site
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Dealing with Flood Damaged Property? Be Prepared to Show Causation
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Medical Deaths Aren’t Always Medical Malpractice
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Demonstrating Injuries to Children in Auto Accidents: Understanding the Requirements and Legal Proceedings
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Can An Independent Medical Examiner Determine Maximum Medical Improvement in a Worker’s Compensation Case?
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Navigating the Waters of Maritime Contracts: An Indemnity Puzzle
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The Importance of Changing a Life Insurance Beneficiary After Divorce
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Understanding the Impact of Settlement on Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Louisiana
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Time Limitations for Lawsuits: Paternity Claims in Succession Cases
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Police Officer’s Due Process Not Violated In Termination Due To Multiple Infractions
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Accident Claims: Resolving Conflicting Testimony
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Understanding Open and Obvious Defects: Implications for Personal Injury Claims
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Supermarket Not Liable For Slip-and-Fall Because Of Lack Of Constructive Notice
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Resolving Family Business Disputes: Navigating Complexities and Seeking Resolution
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No Legal Malpractice Where Underlying Medical Malpractice Claim Was Meritless
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Summary Judgment for Malicious Prosecution Improper Without Adequate Discovery
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Can A Louisiana Court Disregard A Special Master’s Report?
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Lost in Translation: A Quarter-Million-Dollar Contract Mistake Exposes Shared Responsibility
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A Slippery Case: How a Lease Agreement Swayed a Personal Injury Lawsuit Against a Medical Facility
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City Cannot Claim Immunity For Hurricane Damage When Alleged Misconduct Predated Hurricane
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Unclaimed Vacation: Resigning from Your Job with Unused Day
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Pre-Trial Notice Did Not Waive Party’s Right to Jury Trial
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Discharged Firefighter Entitled to Penalties and Fees for Unpaid Wages
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Legal Boundaries and the Scope of Employment: Vicarious Liability Challenges in Car Wreck Cases
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Hurricane Katrina Victim Finds Favor in the Louisiana Courts
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Can a Witness to an Accident Seek Damages in Court?
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Procedural Pitfalls: The Consequences of Neglecting Administrative Remedies in Personal Injury Claims
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Spousal Transfers of Property: Fraudulent or Legal?
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Can Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage be Applied To a Temporary Substitute Vehicle?
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Can a parent recover when their child is injured on a school field trip?
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Grilling for a Cause: The Importance of Safety and Liability in Fundraising Events
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From Prior Injury to New Accident: Who’s Liable for Your Injuries?
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Understanding the Essential Elements in Employment Lawsuits:
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Resolving Property Disputes: A Case of Acquisitive Prescription and Boundary Determination
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Navigating the Insurance Maze: Timing is Key for Administrative Remedies
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False Arrest, Wrongful Imprisonment, and the Deadline to Seek Legal Recourse
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Fifth Circuit Clarifies Mineral Rights Law, Unit Operators Must Send Reports to Lessees or Forfeit Right to Contribution
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The Duty of a Seller to Deliver a Defect-Free Item: A Case of Negligence
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The Importance of Truthfulness in the Legal System and Its Effect on Case Outcomes
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Employee-Injury Exclusion Precludes Insurance Coverage For Injured Stunt Performer
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What Happens When Uninsured Motorists Coverage Is From A Different State Than Where the Accident Occurred?
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Office of Workers’ Compensation Exceeded Authority By Shortening Prescription Period
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When Do I Need Expert Testimony for a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
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How Genuine Issues of Material Facts Can Impact a Personal Injury Case
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Seeking Liability for Water Damage: A Case Study on Responsibility and Legal Remedies
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Understanding Legal Malpractice Claims: Establishing Negligence and Loss
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Navigating Unfair Termination as a Civil Service Employee: Understanding the Appeals Process
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Law Firm Permitted Discovery of Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Database Records
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Importance of Timely Filing: A Case Study on False Arrest and False Imprisonment Claims
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Shielding Retaliation: Exploring Title VII Protection and Causal Links in Employment Lawsuits
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Tutorship: How Your Child Can Be Protected by the Court.
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The Importance of a Complete Record at Trial: Lessons from a Car Accident Case
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Law Firm Not Liable in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Despite Conflict of Interest
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Louisiana Court Affirms General Damages Awarded to Ascension Parish Woman Injured In Auto Accident
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Appealing a Court Judgment in Louisiana: Why Decretal Language Matters
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Louisiana Court Settles Insurance Contract Dispute Following Deadly Explosion
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Louisiana Court Bars Recovery for NOPD Officer Who Tested Positive for Morphine on the Job
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HOW DOES A COURT DECIDE HOW MUCH FAULT A DRIVER HAS WHEN BOTH SIDES CAUSED AN ACCIDENT
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Collateral Source Rule Does Not Preclude Lafayette Parish Accident Victim’s Recovery From Insurer
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When Coworkers Attack: Negligence Claims for Intentional Workplace Injuries
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Failure to Raise a Right Results in Waiver of Right and Defense in Car Crash Case
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Is It Constitutional To Suspend Someone’s License For Repeat Arrests for DWI?
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Can An Undocumented Worker Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
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Sincerely or Not: Could You Be Liable for Bringing a Frivolous Appeal?
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Allocating Damages in Wrongful Death Cases: Navigating the High Standard of JNOV Motion
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Experts Testify in Neurosurgery Medical Malpractice Claim
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New Orleans Police Officer Appeals Civil Service Commission Dismissal
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What is Res Ipsa Loquitor?
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Louisiana First Circuit Says Settlement Not Enforceable Based on Email Communications
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Mistake, Medical Malpractice, or Misunderstanding Risk?
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A Constitutional Right for Prom? Or the Right to Fair Treatment in Public Schools?
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Underlying Medical Conditions, Can You Claim Res Ipsa Loquitur in a Lawsuit?
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Leaking Hole in Jail Cell, Can you File a Lawsuit for Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
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Cancer Patient Prevails on Workers’ Compensation Claim Against Exxon
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Can a Train be Held Liable for the Delay in Emergency Services?
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What Happens When There is More Than One Claim to a Deceased’s Property?
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Louisiana Court Finds Interdiction Inappropriate for Acadia Parish Mother, Despite Son’s Objections
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St. John the Baptist Parish Car Accident Lawsuit Fails for Lack of Evidence
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Louisiana Court excludes coverage for a woman severely injured by an elderly caregiver’s negligent loading of her wheelchair.
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What kind of Evidence is Needed to Prove Future Medical Benefits in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?
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When Can a Client Sue Their Former Lawyer?
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Can a Litigant Exclude Evidence in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
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How Does a Pre-Existing Injury affect your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
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A “Stay” of a Federal Suit May Have Far-Reaching Impacts for Prescription Purposes
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When do you Need your Doctor’s Testimony to Win your Workplace Injury Lawsuit?
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When Does the Date of Disability Start for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
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Can I Recover under the Jones Act if Rough Seas Cause a Back Injury
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Can a State Fire Marshall be liable for Inspector Negligence in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Louisiana?
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What do I need to Prove for A Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Louisiana?
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Utility Ground Hole Fall Lawsuit Fails on Lack of “Constructive Notice”
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A Warning Cone and a Wet Floor, Who Wins in a Slip and Fall Lawsuit?
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Can a School be Held Liable for a Visitor’s Injuries on its Campus?
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Baton Rouge Recreation and Park Commission Found Not at Fault for Child’s Injuries
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Considering a Lawsuit? Don’t Discard Evidence Critical to Your Case
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Louisiana Medical Malpractice Lawsuit by Dental Patient Fails at Appeals Court
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How the Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 971, The “anti-SLAPP” Statute Used in Court
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New Orleans police officer’s disciplinary violation is reversed
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Louisiana Court holds that tutors are not considered a “parent” entitled to bring a claim for loss of consortium
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What If You’re Unable to Pay a Bond Required by Law?
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Fax Filing A Lawsuit, Make Sure You Follow the Rules Precisely
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FMLA Retaliation and Title VII Hostile Work Environment Claims Fail on Lack of Evidence
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Insurance Provider Fails to Cancel Customer’s Coverage after NonPayment, Must Pay Damages
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Damages Awarded by Jury “Shocked the Conscience,” Louisiana Appellate Court Increases Award by $18,500
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Choice in Pharmacy For a Work-Related Injury Belongs to the Employer
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Why It’s Important to Dot your I’s and Cross Your T’s When Filing a Default Judgment
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If You Approach a Barking Dog and It Bites You, is the Owner Liable for your Injuries?
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Carefully Review Lawsuit Releases Before Signing, or Suffer the Consequences
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Evidence of Knowledge Required to Prevail in Louisiana Slip-and-Fall Lawsuits
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Who is Liable for Injuries for a Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk?
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Probationary Employees Beware: Employer Takes Issue with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Judge Decision on Appeal
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Injured by Stocking Cart in Grocery Aisle, Whose Fault is it?
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Can a Louisiana Court Impose a Default Judgment for Failure to Obey Pretrial Orders?
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Your Short Term Wheelchair May Be Subject To a Hidden Defect Warranty
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Louisiana Court Holds that Medical Records Can Counter Expert Testimony and Bar Summary Judgement
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Persistent Lawyering Stops Insurance Company From “Second Bite at the Apple” in Mississippi Car Wreck
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The Cost of Litigation is in the Court’s Discretion in Louisiana
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Louisiana Jury Awards No Damages Because of Preexisting Injuries, Can an Appeals Court Fix the Ruling?
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Trial Court Judgment Amended in Baton Rouge Workplace Incident, Shows Importance of Diligent Lawyering
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Ville Platte Hospital Found Not Liable for Ant Bites on ICU Patient
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Court Deadlines Are Important, Especially in Federal Court
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New Orleans Car Accident with Out of State Insurance Policy, Which State’s Laws Apply to the Lawsuit?
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Three-Year Rule Applies to Worker’s Compensation Claims for Necessary Treatment
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Louisiana Employment Discrimination Case Fails Due to Summary Judgment
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What is Wrongful Termination Back Pay and Exceptional Pay in Louisiana Civil Service Matter?
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When Can I File a Tort Lawsuit against my Employer if I am Hurt at Work in Louisiana?
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Louisiana Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of Age and Disability Discrimination Claims
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When a Defendant is Dismissed Before the Trial, Can Another Defendant Appeal the Decision?
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Can the Louisiana Department of Transportation Be Found Liable for a Car Accident?
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What is the “Substantial Factor Test” in Louisiana Asbestos and Mesothelioma Litigation?
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Are You Required to Plead the Word “Conspiracy” in Louisiana For Solidary Liability?
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Angola Prisoner Denied Requested Shoulder Surgery After Review of Medical Records
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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Tossed Due to Louisiana’s Prescriptive Period
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Louisiana Restaurant Evades Liability For Speculative Slip-and-Fall Claim
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Louisiana Engineering Company Not Liable for Trampled Worker in Geismar Plant Explosion
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Where There’s Smoke, There’s a Lawsuit: Determining Liability for a Car Accident Resulting from a Marsh Fire
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Houma Residents Injured by Termite Treatment Shut Out of Court for Failure to Offer Qualified Expert Witnesses
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No Pay, No Play, No Problem? Uninsured Motorist Injured in Car Accident Obtains Jury Award
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Iberia Parish Educator Learns Expensive Lesson in Pro-Se Lawsuit Against Former Attorney
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Baton Rouge Car Dealer Escapes Vicarious Liability Claim in Accident Involving Motorcyclist
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Monroe Car Accident Shows Importance of Proper Strategy in the Trial Court
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Injured Driver Wins Favorable Jury Verdict and Still Appeals in Ouachita Parish Car Accident Case
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Class Action for Data Breach Fails in Louisiana Due to Lack of Actual Damages
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Louisiana Court Holds that Bicycles are Not “Motorized Vehicles” Under Louisiana Law Following Ponchatoula Collision
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Lawsuit Over Car Accident Involving Louisiana State Employee Dismissed After Three Years of Inactivity by Plaintiff
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Terminated Plaquemines Parish Employee Denied Attorney’s Fees After Successful Appeal for Job Reinstatement
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Alexandria, Louisiana Last Will and Testament Invalidated for Failure to Follow Formalities
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Court Clarifies Use of Differential Diagnosis in Louisiana Medical Malpractice Case
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Petroleum Corporation Releases Millions of Gallons of Toxins Harming Many in Calcasieu Parish
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Driver Injured in Truck Accident in Caddo Parish Raises Credibility Concerns
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Confusion Involving Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Policy Leaves Woman in Caddo Parish Without Coverage
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Louisiana Car Accident Victim Fails To Establish Causation Through Housley Causation Presumption
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Canton Woman’s Lawsuit Dismissed For Failure to Disclose Claim In Bankruptcy Proceeding
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Pineville Wal-Mart Not Liable For Customer Who Slipped During Rainstorm
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Unfair Trade Practices in Louisiana and Home Foreclosure
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Careful Review of Home Insurance Policy Crucial
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District Courts Have Broad Discretion When Ordering IRS Debt Payments
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Understanding the Direct Action Statute and Insurance Disputes
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Uninsured Motorist Coverage: What Are Your Rights?
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Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) Coverage Limitations in the State of Louisiana
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Accident Reviews Nature of Employer-Employee Relationship
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Business Problems Arise Out Of Ambiguous Contract Terms
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Hurricane Lawsuits Demonstrate Value of Proper Representation
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Summary Judgment Risk When Failing to Follow Policy Language
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Insurance Appeal Lost in Pineville Auto Accident
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An Examination of Interlocutory Appeals and Collateral Order Doctrine
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Louisiana’s Act 312 and its Impact on the Environment and Oil Exploration
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Environmental Damage Appeal Focuses on Mineral Lease, Oil
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Customer’s Tire Shop Injury Results in Duty of Care Analysis
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Uninsured / Underinsured Accident Case Explores UM Coverage Concepts
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Court Finds Waiver of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Product Liability and Contract Breach from Truck Fire
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Insurance Dispute With Steel Company Exposes Liability Apportionment, Terms
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Fall Accident Leads to Failing Res Ipsa Loquitor Suit in Ouchaita
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Boat Injury Case Highlights Watercraft and Coverage Exclusions (Pt 2)
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Boat Injury Case Highlights Watercraft and Coverage Exclusions (Pt 1)
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Prescription Important in Lawsuit Tied to Truck Fire
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Man Who Fell Through Chair Loses Case Due to Summary Judgment
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Legal Complications Arise in Homer Claim Against Auto Insurers
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No Attorney’s Fees for Derry Man After Insurance Dispute
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Appeal Violates Louisiana Statute, Policy for Judicial Effectiveness
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U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Clarifies Retroactive Renewal of Flood Insurance
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Limits of Insurer Indemnity Clarified in Parish of St. Bernard Case
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Supreme Court of Louisiana Rules on Hurricane Katrina Insurance Policies’ Anti-Assignment Clauses
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Court Finds No Insurance Coverage for Negligent Doctor After Medical Injury
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Court Details Steps Required to Decline Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Rapides Parish Car Accident Case
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Louisiana Supreme Court Settles Circuit Dispute Over Insurance Policy Renewal Issue
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Fire Rages After New Iberia Chemical Plant Explosion
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The Fifth Circuit Explores a Maritime Dilemma in Barge Wreck
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Sony Network Shutdown Caused by Data/Personal Information Leak
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La. 4th Cir. Reverses Plaintiff’s Award of Penalties from Alleged Failure to Pay Settlement Agreement Within Statutory Period
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Hurricane Katrina Case Allowed to Move Forward
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Insurance Company to Pay Damages to Mother of Man Killed in Automobile Accident
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DePuy Settlements May Offer Spectrum of Opportunities for Recovery
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Chinese Drywall Claims Continue as Thousands Still Face Problems
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Court of Appeals Affirms Policyholder’s Rejection of UMBI Coverage
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LA Supreme Court Disregards Exclusion for Automobile Business in Liability Policy
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Court Hears Appeal Regarding Alleged Insurance Company Delays
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Bossier Parish Police Jury Ordered to Repair Faulty Pipes
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DePuy Parent Company Johnson & Johnson Admit Flaws in Cleaning Process
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Natchitoches Parish House Fire Ignites Dispute Over Insurance Coverage
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Johnson & Johnson, Parent to DePuy, Under Scrutiny for Manufacturing Practices
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Understanding Terms: Claims Based Insurance v. Occurrence Based Insurance
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Younger Patients Opt for Joint Replacement Surgery, Increased Numbers Affected by Defective Implants Manufactured by DePuy
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Criticisms of Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements May Push Physicians Away from Usage
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Homeowner Liability Insurance Coverage Upheld for Harmful Accident
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Insurance Policy Exceptions in Automobile Accidents
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Chinese Drywall Still a Major Issue Throughout Gulf Coast
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Lead Attorney Participates in Status Conference for ASR DePuy Hip Recall Litigation
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Berniard Law Firm Investigating Unfair AT&T Overage Charges
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Speculation Surrounding DePuy Kickbacks to Doctors Who Recommended Recalled Device
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Lake Charles Payment Delays Cost Insurer in Court
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Depuy Litigation Hip Replacement Surgery Claimant Interview Part 3
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Court of Appeals Awards Bad Faith Damages Against Insurance Company Who Refused to Pay
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DePuy Had Time to Recall Device, Chose to Not Notify Public
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Artificial Hip Recall Shows Dangers of a Broken Medical Implant System
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Court Rules that Survival Suits Exists Against Insurance Company of a Dissolved Corporation
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Firm’s Lead Attorney Submits Application for Plaintiff’s Steering Committee in DePuy Litigation
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Louisiana Legislature Extends Period to Bring Suit in Home Fire Damage Cases
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In wake of DePuy recall, study shows need for National Joint Replacement Registry in the U.S.
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Attorney Jeffrey Berniard to Advocate for Leadership Role in DePuy Litigation During Upcoming Status Conference
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Happy Holidays from the Berniard Law Firm
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Mineral Leasing May Have Negative Long Term Effects for Landowners
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DePuy Pretrial Actions Consolidated to Ohio Court
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By Signing Authorizations to DePuy, Patients Risk Destruction of Evidence of their Case
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New Legal Analysis Indicates FDA Preemptions May Not Apply to DePuy Litigants
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Depuy ASR Hip Implants Too Shallow for Proper Implantation, Recall Issued
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Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implants May Cause Pseudotumors and Increased Cancer Risks in Some Patients
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Progressive Insurance Slapped With Penalty for Failing to Pay in Covington Car Wreck
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Court Examines Question of Insurance Policy Coverage Limitations After Tragic Car Accident
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Distressing and Dangerous Symptoms of Metal Poisoning Caused by Defective DePuy ASR Hip Implants
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FDA Releases Lot Numbers for DePuy Hip Replacement Recall
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Berniard Law Firm Lead Chosen to Educate Lawyers on DePuy Hip Replacement Matter
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Recipients of DePuy ASR Hip Implants Should Be Wary of Physicians Letters Requesting Release of Medical Records
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The Importance of Reading Your Insurance Policy: Louisiana Court of Appeals Denies Coverage in Logging Accident Case
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Issues Warning to Patients about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Surgery
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Attorney Jeffrey Berniard Files Motion to Consolidate DePuy Hip Implant Litigation in New Orleans Venue
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Uncertainty of DePuy’s Claims Process Suggests Promise for Payment May Be Empty Promise
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Recipients of Defective DePuy Hip Implants Have Duty to Mitigate Damages
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Chinese Drywall a Danger Requiring Immediate Attention
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As Johnson & Johnson Posts Profits, Lawsuits Loom for DePuy Hip Implant Failure
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Lawmakers Look to New Legislation to Curb Instances Like DePuy Hip Implant Recall
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Katrina Victim Denied Benefits Under Lender-Only Flood Insurance Policy
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DePuy Hip Implant Recall Not an Isolated Incident for Medical Products Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson
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DePuy Litigation Looks At Previous Cases For Potential Settlement or Cash Award Estimates
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Allegations Allstate Defrauded Government, Policy Holders Emerge in Court
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Claims against Johnson & Johnson and DePuy for the Recalled Hip Replacement Device
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Understanding the DePuy Implant Problem – Recipients Likely Entitled to Damages
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Baton Rouge Car Accident Leads to Conflict of Interest and Defense Waiver by Insurance Company
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Court to Katrina Flood Victim: Follow the Rules When Making an Insurance Claim
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Legal Rights Under the ASR Hip Replacement Recall
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Symptoms of Recalled, Faulty DePuy Hip Implant Can Be Too Much For Recipients to Handle
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Report Indicates DePuy Knew About ASR Hip Implant Problems in 2007, Delayed Recall Until Late 2010
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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Likely Entitled to Negligence-Related Damages
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Product Defect and Negligence Central to Claims Against DePuy for Faulty Hip Implant
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DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Implant Lawsuits Begin Due to Faulty Product
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Legal Issues Surrounding Gulf Coast Oil Spill Get More Complicated
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Recent Interview Highlights How Oil Recovery May Be Hampered By Tax Problems
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New Claims Office Opened in Terrebonne Parish
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Attorney Jeffrey Berniard Tours Damon Bankston Ship at Port Fourchon
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Shreveport Homeowners with Chinese Drywall Have Options for Collecting Judgments
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Financial Assistance Emerges in Chinese Drywall Disaster
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Travelers Insurance Shows Limited Exposure to Chinese Drywall, Others Not So Lucky
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Legislators Working to Protect Homeowners with Chinese Drywall
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Dow Experiences Another Chemical Leak in Southeast Louisiana
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Fallon Ruling and Governmental Action Show Promise in Chinese Drywall Lawsuits
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Knauf Chinese drywall solution rejected by courts as decision looms
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Chinese drywall victims pushing for federal relief on matter
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Burglars robbing evacuated Chinese drywall homes
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Trust sues insurers over Chinese drywall coverage
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2009: Berniard Law Firm files class action against cable giants
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Freeze Warning issued for New Orleans residents
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Block Grant funds available for Chinese drywall homeowners
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Mandeville residents with Chinese drywall receiving relief
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Chinese drywall hotline activated for Louisiana residents
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Chinese drywall numbers might be overstated
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Government Chinese drywall draws link between wallboard and corrosion
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Make sure to drive safely this winter in the Gulf Coast
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Next few months crucial in Chinese drywall matters
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Caution advised with ‘cheap’ home testing for Chinese drywall
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Legislator calls for Chinese drywall meeting regarding insurers
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Insurers begin canceling policies of homeowners with Chinese drywall
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Hurricane Watch: Ida
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2008 Hurricane claims continue to end up in Gulf Coast courts
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NYT: Signs you have Chinese drywall in your home
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CPSC fuels debate of toxicity and damage of Chinese drywall
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Banks called on to give lenders with Chinese drywall some time
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FEMA evicting Hurricane Ike trailer inhabitants
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$5 million Chinese drywall assistance program likely to be delayed
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Mixed message emerging from CPSC visit to China
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Insurance company reverses decision, insures Chinese drywall homeowners
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Editorial discusses difficulty of Chinese drywall recall
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Some pessimistic about results from Chinese drywall forum
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Nelson keep federal momentum going against Chinese drywall
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Promising news coming from fed on Chinese drywall
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Chinese drywall cases will not be shifted to Hague
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Some risking investment into known Chinese drywall homes
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A summary of the issues involved in Chinese Drywall
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Senators call on fed to open up FEMA assistance to homeowners
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Louisiana sets aside money for Chinese drywall homeowners
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Louisiana sets aside money for Chinese drywall homeowners
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Toronto Star profiles New Orleans’ uphill battle
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Chinese drywall homeowners worry about insurance cancellations
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Chinese drywall illustrates problems in federal laws
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News in short: Chinese manufacturers may ignore lawsuits
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Chinese drywall maker held in default by Louisiana court
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Louisiana law regarding embryo care
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Name mixup possible reason for wrong embryo implantation
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Lab tech responsible for embryo mixup may not have been certified
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Louisiana embryo law clear on patient rights
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Condo owner moving tenants for Chinese drywall repair
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Ochsner embryo mixup develops as government investigates
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Ochsner shuts down in vitro after mislabeling of embryos
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Senator scolds federal agency; More tax reductions for residents
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Times-Picayune features unfavorable Chinese drywall lawsuit status
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Tax benefits coming for Louisiana Chinese drywall victims
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CSPC chair visits Chinese drywall homes in Florida
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Frustration setting in for builders over Chinese drywall
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Habitat for Humanity not having any Chinese drywall issues
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Town Hall meetings address Chinese drywall matter
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Chinese drywall Town Hall meeting tomorrow
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Chinese drywall images – Part 1
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New Product Safety commissioner pushed on Chinese drywall issue
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NYT Profile on hurricane insurance while traveling
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Berniard Law Firm continues involvement in Chinese drywall class action
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Town Hall meeting to discuss Chinese drywall matter
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Tropical depression forms in Atlantic
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Areas willing to reassess taxes of those with Chinese drywall
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Chinese drywall information website
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Parties meet involving New Orleans MDL for Chinese drywall class action
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Even government officials can have Chinese drywall
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Calls for more tax benefits to Chinese drywall victims; levee plan questioned
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Brief report relating to Chinese drywall inspection
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Chinese drywall fund in Louisiana not enough?
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Energy firms not seeking insurance against disasters
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Chinese drywall in Las Vegas?
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Consider trip insurance this hurricane season
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The tax debacle Chinese drywall creates
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Hurricane Bill likely to miss
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Chinese drywall not radioactive
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Atlantic Hurricane Bill downgraded to Category 3 – still missing US
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CNN Money: 5 Tips in the event of hurricane damage
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Hurricane Bill projected path
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Builder looks to help homeowner that has Chinese drywall
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States rolling dice by not seeking reinsurance
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Three storms pop up in 24 hours
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FAU to teach classes on Chinese drywall removal
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Storm preparation discounts in Florida may soon disappear
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Investigation shifts to China in faulty drywall investigation
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Chinese drywall litigation fast-tracked, trials by end of the year
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State Farm prices to rise by almost 30 percent in Florida
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Evictions begin over Chinese drywall contamination
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Wall St Journal does feature on Chinese drywall ‘prison’
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Reminder: Louisiana sales tax holiday today and tomorrow
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Steering committee for Chinese drywall MDL set
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Even builders’ homes vulnerable to Chinese drywall
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House extends National Flood Insurance Program
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How the Dow Hahnville leak underscores Jindal’s duty to the state
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Chinese drywall tainted homes selling on the cheap
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Chinese drywall cases may see trial in six months
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Breaking News: Berniard Law Firm named to Dow Hahnville Steering Committee
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Senators call on White House for Chinese drywall solution
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Chinese drywall matter may lead to heavier regulations against products from Asia
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Toxic fumes linger even after Chinese drywall is removed
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Saints coach Payton faces Chinese drywall head-on
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Chinese drywall a delicate legal issue
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Could Chinese drywall be breaking your Xbox?
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Another builder sets money aside for Chinese drywall claims
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State Department of Environmental Quality to investigate Dow
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Timeline emerges for Dow Chemical leak in Hahnville
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Company advertising Chinese drywall gas ‘solution’
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State Farm looking to raise prices in Texas
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Chinese drywall homes may qualify for IRS tax breaks
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Dow chemical leak smell may return in coming days
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Louisiana enacts laws helping medical care in the event of crisis
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Breaking News: Dow’s Hahnville plant leaked twice before
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National Flood Insurance Program to be extended
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Lennar acknowledges Chinese drywall problem, sets money aside for repair
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Dow plant leaks for second time in Hahnville
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Dow drains Hahnville chemical leak-causing tank
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Dow’s Hahnville chemical leak’s odor could linger
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Miami Herald outlines Chinese drywall difficulties
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Berniard Law Firm responds to Hahnville leak
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Dow Chemical leak in Hahnville, Louisiana
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New Orleans resumes first international flights since Katrina
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Interesting article on Chinese Drywall
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NOAA Hurricane Outlook for 2009
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Happy 4th of July from the Berniard Law Firm
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Timeline anew for Katrina lawsuits
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How to report Chinese drywall claims
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City publishes helpful hurricane preparedness guide
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Houston’s museums prepare for hurricane season
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FEMA speaks out on importance of flood insurance
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Houston boasts new Hurricane center
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Speculation on how to save the insurance industry
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Making yourself familiar with your insurance policy and coverage
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Chinese drywall problems continue to build
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Galveston rebuilding as 2009 Hurricane season begins
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Chinese drywall seminar coming to New Orleans in July
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Innovative bill in South Carolina aids coastal residents with insurance policies
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MDL Panel to rule on Cox class action suit
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Members of Congress petition IRS for tax relief for Chinese drywall homeowners
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Louisiana receives an F for insurance coverage
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Cox Class Action alleges violations of Sherman Antitrust Act
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Army Corps of Engineers reports on New Orleans progress
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Four charged with fraud in Katrina relief case
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Revised New Orleans flood-risk maps on display
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Chinese drywall pre-trial matters to be handled in New Orleans
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Chinese drywall correction
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Cox Class Action proceeding on schedule
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Berniard Law Firm on Twitter
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Weekend tip: Prepare for hurricane season with checklist
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Chinese drywall bill in Louisiana sent to committee
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Chinese drywall claims being denied by insurers
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Timeline for the Cox class action lawsuit
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Upgraded New Orleans storm barrier system to cost $1.8 Billion
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Government offers to sell FEMA trailers to storm victims for $1
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Chinese drywall symptoms too much for New Orleans residents
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New Orleans mayor Ray Nagin quarantined for swine flu exposure
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New Orleans hurricane center still not close to open
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Chinese drywall brings attorneys together in Florida
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Prepare for Hurricane Season
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Louisiana legislation opening door for Chinese drywall lawsuits
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The structural harm of Chinese Drywall
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Poll indicates Gulf Coast residents STILL not hurricane-ready
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Hurricane Season Has Begun
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Chinese drywall tests indicate the obvious: toxic materials apparent
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Acting chair steps down over Chinese Drywall gaffe
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Louisiana moving forward in insurance legislation
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Legislation to block import of faulty building material
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U.S. Government Confirms What We Know: Chinese Drywall Unhealthy
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Gulf Coast Hurricanes serving as a lesson for states nationwide
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NOAA retires deadly hurricane names
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Berniard Law Firm files class action against Cox cable
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Doctor advises to leave home with Chinese drywall
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Chinese drywall investigation progressing
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Even Saints coach Payton vulnerable to Chinese drywall
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More causes for home issues beyond Chinese drywall?!
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Breaking News: Obama looking to oust Consumer safety chief over Drywall flap
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Chinese Drywall Lawsuits Springing Up Nationwide
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Chinese drywall a New Orleans issue
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New website features Open Galveston attractions
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One Month Until Hurricane Season Begins
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Galveston on the Rebound
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SE Texas Residents expected to sue soon over Ike delays
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Florida Insurance Bill Moving Forward
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Forensic experts investigate Chinese Drywall
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States Outside of Gulf Coast Eyeing Danger of Hurricanes
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China denies responsibility for drywall
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Texas Windstorm Insurance facing financial crisis
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Florida to begin testing Chinese Drywall homes
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Lawsuit against Army Corps in court today
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Texas Resident Loses Appeal While Representing Self
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NYT article highlights insurance companies reluctance to advance coverage
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NYT 9/11 Report Shows Lawsuits Can Help Get More Compensation.
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Chinese Drywall discovered in homes post-Katrina
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2008 Tax Break Reminders
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Lawmakers meeting with homeowners over Chinese Drywall
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Associated Press Video On Chinese Drywall
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Insurance Companies Delaying Rebuilding Efforts
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Breaking News: Katrina claims may be reopened as deadline extended
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Deadline for FEMA assistance for home elevation extended
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Gustav: Seven Months Later
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Senate told insurance company defrauded 1 in 3
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13 Hurricane Ike Suits Spring up in Southeast Texas
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Chinese Drywall in New Orleans and Louisiana
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Stress relating to Katrina causing heart problems
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Louisiana Senator Co-Sponsors Chinese Drywall Recall Bid
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Louisiana Tracking Chinese Drywall Reports
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Chinese Drywall’s Effects in Florida
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Symptoms of Chinese Drywall Exposure
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Science Confirms the Toxic Health Effects of Chinese Drywall
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CNN Profile on Chinese Drywall
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Chinese Drywall Information Week
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Another Win for Louisiana Residents
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Property versus Disaster Insurance – A Brief Explanation
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Commissioner Reminds Citizens of Tax Rebate Opportunities
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Katrina Profile of Attorney Jeff Berniard Available Online
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A Good Sign for Texas Residents: More Funding Coming in for Recovery
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Gulfport Mayor Facing Insurance Allegations Won’t Run for Re-election
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Hurricane Preparedness Video
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Louisiana Courts Backing Residents Against Insurance Companies
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Storm preparedness tip: All-hazards alert radio
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Insurance Statisics
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Galveston residents facing off with mortgage lenders
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Property Insurance prices expected to Increase
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Louisiana tops Illinois in Political Corruption
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Report: Louisiana, Texas most expensive places for homeowners insurance
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FEMA investigating La. hurricane recovery office
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CBS News details FEMA’s “Toxic Bureaucracy”
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South Florida Homeowners Challenge Insurance Giant and Win
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Recent Fires A Reminder to Review Insurance Coverage
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Texas Insurance Companies Going Under: What to do?
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FEMA flood risk maps for New Orleans
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
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Governor Perry Urges FEMA Extend Aid Deadline
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Galveston’s Slow Return Back
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
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Hurricane Ike FEMA deadline approaching
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
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Hurricane Rita cases yet to reach trial
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
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Thousands of Hurricane Ike Victims Still Without Resolved Claims
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Recession Looks to Raise Policy Premiums
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
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State officials call into question State Farm’s “plight”
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Couple underpaid by insurer after Katrina receive additional $500,000
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
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Understanding Terms: Glossary
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State Farm withdraws from Florida’s Property Insurance market
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Recent Article About Road Home Plan and Insurance Providers
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Mississippi Mayor pleads not guilty to Insurance scam
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Ike Victims in Texas Possibly Eligible for Extra Coverage
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The Burden of Proof in an Insurance Claim
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Problems With Insurance Companies
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Settlements and Payments of Claims
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Understanding insurance terms: “All Risk” Policy
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Understanding terms: “Direct Loss” and “Proximate Cause”
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Recent Litigation Shows Need for Monitoring Insurance Companies
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Happy New Year!
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Holiday Pause
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What You Need to Know About Homeowner’s Exceptions (Deterioration)
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Understanding Texas Home Insurance Plans (Form B)
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Understanding Texas Home Insurance Plans (Form A)
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How to Save Money on your Home Insurance Deductible
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Protecting Yourself From Inadequate Insurance Coverage
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What Your Insurance Agent Owes YOU
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Car Insurance For The Worst-Case Scenario
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Hurricane Katrina Fraud Can Happen Again
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How Insurance Companies Could Defraud You
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How Texas’ Personal Injury Protection Protects You
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Insurance Companies Have To Follow The Rules Too!
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A Hurricane Checklist To Make Sure You’re Prepared
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Tips On Post-Hurricane Recovery in the Gulf Coast
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The Texas Department of Insurance’s Tips on Storm Recovery
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Annual Car Insurance Reviews Could Save You Plenty
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Don’t Be Left Out To Dry On Wind vs. Flood Damage Disputes
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Get the Car Insurance Claim You Are Owed!
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How to Avoid Insurance Company Bullying
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The Buyout’s Pinch on Louisiana Homeowners
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The Impact of Katrina on Louisiana Insurance Policy Holders
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