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...
Contract Disputes
Prevailing Parties in Maritime Contract Disputes
In this case of first impression, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit addressed the issue of “what constitutes a ‘prevailing party’ in the context of a maritime contract dispute.”[1] The dispute arose out of the sale of nine vessels from Hornbeck...
Contract dispute raises concerns among former TWA pilots
When a Louisiana company acquires the assets of another, interested parties typically enter written agreements that define the responsibilities and obligations of all parties involved in the transition. For instance, back in 2001, American Airlines took over Trans...
Kanye West accuses Tidal music service of breach of contract
When Louisiana business people enter written agreements with other parties, they expect everyone involved to adhere to the terms, obligations and responsibilities contained therein. Business relationships often suffer if a breach of contract occurs. Rap music artist...
UFC star sued in civil court over contract dispute
Many UFC fans in Louisiana are familiar with Nate Diaz, a Mexican-American champion fighter. What some might not know, however, is that Diaz is currently being sued by the Ballengee Group sports agency. The contract dispute has grown rather contentious, and plaintiffs...
Semiconductor company, Qualcomm, facing several litigation issues
The average Louisiana resident would consider $940 million a lot of money. In the business world of advanced technology, it’s another story. In fact, Qualcomm, a multinational company that designs and markets wireless products and services, was recently ordered to pay...
Netflix and Realtivity still at odds re breach of contract
Movie streaming mogul, Netflix, and West Coast media company, Relativity, have been involved in litigation regarding a written agreement between the two. The latter has accused the former of a breach of contract. Netflix has come out fighting, however, and quite...
Contract dispute may have caused a no-fly zone
Those in Louisiana who frequently travel by air understand the frustration an unexpected flight cancellation causes. An ongoing contract dispute between Spirit pilots and their airline has led to a situation that resulted in flared tempers and police action at an...
Tree issues branch out into contract dispute
Many Louisiana couples share retirement dreams that include building log cabins in the woods or by a lake. For some, taking the dream from idea to reality poses little complication, while others face several obstacles and challenges along the way. A couple in another...
Baseball fans in another state may suffer from contract dispute
Louisiana fans are surely happy that the 2017 Major League Baseball season is in full swing. However, fans in another state are concerned they are going to lose televised access to their favorite teams. The reason behind the potential TV cut-off is a raging contract...