Citgo Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., 886 F.3d 291 (2020) In this case involving an allision between a crude oil tanker and a submerged anchor, the Supreme Court of the United States resolved the circuit split between the Fifth and Second Circuits...
Business Litigation
Protect B2B partnerships from business litigation
How many customer leads a particular Louisiana business acquires is important; however, even more crucial in terms of profitability is how many prospective buyer visits result in sales. Businesses hire people to analyze such issues and make suggestions as to how to...
Intellectual property focus of recent business disputes
Patents are integral components of many Louisiana business arrangements. Along with advanced technology and a boom in the internet marketplace often comes business disputes regarding these and other forms of intellectual property. Apple, the maker of...
How to determine whether business litigation is best option
How to determine whether business litigation is best option Posted on May 17, 2017 Most Louisiana business owners have a strong desire to save time and money. After all, such practices are typically crucial components in any successful business plan. No matter how...
Protecting the bottom line against unfair competition
Sometimes employees resign from their positions and go to work for other Louisiana companies. Many such situations occur on good terms, and employers provide positive reference to prospective new employers. Other circumstances may not be so favorable, especially if a...
Woman requests jury trial to resolve contract dispute
For most people in Louisiana (and throughout the nation) borrowing money is a rather serious matter. There are obviously various means for securing loans when needed, from asking a friend or loved one for money to signing an agreement with a lending company. The...
Taxi company accuses Uber of unfair competition in California
Many people in Louisiana use taxi cab services to reach their destinations when traveling by automobile. Some do so to avoid drinking and driving. Others, for whatever reason, may not have drivers’ licenses of their own. A company on the West Coast has lodged a...
Breach of contract situation brewing in another state
Louisiana business people often enter formal agreements as part of their transactions. In fact, in most business arrangements, contracts are integral components that are easily customizable and useful to protect the interests of those involved in a particular service,...
Facebook involved in deceptive trade practices court case
Some time back in 2014, Facebook purchased the Oculus company best known for,”Rift,” a virtual reality headset device with which many Louisiana residents might be familiar. A problem arose regarding the product that included allegations against Oculus (and therefore,...
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...