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...
Business Litigation
Business litigation has stalled major construction project
In Louisiana or any other state, when a dispute arises between existing business owners and those planning major construction projects in the area, scheduled work can suffer significant delays. Business litigation in another state has been raging for two years. People...
Business disputes often require professional help
Many employers require workers to sign non-compete clauses when they are hired. If a worker later breaches an agreement, an employer may have grounds to pursue the matter in court. This is just one of many types of business disputes that may be addressed through...
Ongoing business litigation may cost Wells Fargo billions
Those in Louisiana who regularly follow banking news may be aware of a recent scandal involving one of Wells Fargo’s chief executives, John Stumpf. Stumpf has since departed the company, and he also agreed to pay $185 million to regulators as a settlement in his...
Warner Bros. accuses Avenged Sevenfold of breach of contract
The popular heavy metal band, Avenged Sevenfold, has become entangled in a contentious dispute in a state outside Louisiana with the Warner Bros. record label company. The record company is accusing the band of a breach of contract, stating the music artists signed on...
Business disputes include trade secrets accusations
Two former employees of a company outside Louisiana are being sued by the employer for whom they used to work. Both are accused of misusing trade secrets to further a business endeavor of their own. The business disputes were listed in a complaint recently filed in a...
Confidentiality agreement dispute rages on in several states
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) was enacted to protect and secure every person’s health care information. If a Louisiana medical provider wrongfully discloses patient information, that person may wonder what type of remedy may...
Minimizing the negative impact of business disputes in Louisiana
Louisiana business owners have lots on their plates when it comes to maintaining high levels of productivity and profitability in the workplace. Business disputes can quickly impede the process. This is why company owners are advised never to let a dispute linger...
Resolving business disputes in Louisiana
Business-related issues are many and varying throughout the state of Louisiana. From day-to-day transactions to long-term contract negotiations, business owners, employees and third party participants often face difficult challenges that lead to business disputes....
Intellectual property dispute finally settled for Square
Paying for goods and services by swiping a credit card through a plastic attachment on a cell phone has become so ubiquitous that it might be difficult to imagine any type of controversy surrounding the process. Behind the scenes, though, the founders of Square Inc....
