In Louisiana and other jurisdictions, contract negotiations can be intense, especially if the parties disagree on certain terms. A recent pact between the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Transit Workers Union is said to have included some very contentious...
Winning Is In Our DNA
Winning Is In Our DNA
Month: January 2017
How to obtain swift solutions to contract dispute problems
Most business owners and workers in Louisiana are familiar with contracts. Such agreements are typically integral components to business-related matters in a variety of capacities. From agreements between employers and employees to those forged between one or more...
DEFENSE OF SEAMAN STATUS AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES
In Ward v. Ehw Constructors, (USDC WDWA, December 22, 2016) the issues before the court were seaman status and punitive damages for failure to pay maintenance and cure. In May 2012, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded Defendants a contract to build an...
Contract dispute raging between Hearst Television and DirecTV
Many Louisiana residents enjoy tuning into their favorite television shows throughout the day. It’s understandable that those who subscribe to DirecTV may become frustrated when they turn on their televisions and learn the signal to certain stations is being blocked....
Overcoming a contract dispute to avoid economic loss
Contracts are integral to business relationships in Louisiana and throughout the nation. There are many types of contracts because such documents are highly customizable to and can be written to align with particular business needs and goals. When a contract dispute...
Resolving unfair competition problems in Louisiana
There are laws in Louisiana and all other states that protect business owners and consumers from unfair practices. That said, unfair competition problems are not uncommon and, if left unresolved, often lead to personal financial loss and/or overall decline in...
Unresolved contract dispute may squelch office holiday fun
Many workplaces in Louisiana and across the country come alive with festive banter and fun during the holiday season. Workers bring treats to share and some bosses even go light on the workload or tuck a little extra bonus in a paycheck. All fun and games may come to...
