Construction Law Monitor
MAY 30, 2012
Mediation and Arbitration have been touted as the faster, cheaper and more efficient way to handle legal disputes. Another reason why this is important this that the law in Louisiana governing arbitration proceedings is relatively short and references other parts of the Civil Code and the Code of Civil Procedure.
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 13, 2010
The unavoidable marriage between the green and construction industries is why our construction law practice has paid very close attention to green legal issues. We operate two topic-specific blogs on the topic ( Louisiana Green Law and Northwest Green Law ), and I’m a LEED AP. Friday, 11am – 12pm.
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Construction Law Monitor
MARCH 6, 2012
Here in Louisiana, contractor licensing law is governed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC). If a contractor is not properly licensed to be a home improvement contractor, and that contractor is not paid on the home improvement project, that contractor is legally prohibited from filing a lien on the project! (
Construction Law Monitor
APRIL 5, 2012
Attention all home owners or property owners, there is only one surefire way to have that annoying illegal lien (in Louisiana called a statement of claim and privilege ) removed from the title of your property, a Mandamus action. In Louisiana and other states, a Mandamus can be used for a number of things (listed out in La R.S. §44:114
ENR Construction
MARCH 30, 2023
Legal action was brought by communities that claimed business and environmental damage when the US Army Corps of Engineers opened the Louisiana spillway for 123 days in 2019.
Construction Law Monitor
JULY 16, 2013
In recent weeks, I have seen a spike in the number of issues coming across my desk that directly involve the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (“LSLBC”). I know, that statement is just full of things “legal.” All of which can be found in Louisiana Revised Statute 37:2150 et seq.
Construction Law Monitor
MAY 14, 2013
Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge (Photo credit: Wikipedia). If there is any one constant in the legal profession, it is that the law is an ever-evolving, static thing. Securing and maintaining the proper licensing and registration is incredibly important in the construction world here in Louisiana.
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