Authors: Donald Douglas and Michael Levatino
General Contractor found liable to “independent contractor” under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
In a recent case from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, a general contractor was found liable to an […]
Robert Riess has witnessed his father, Michael Riess, build a career in law since 1989.
“I was actually born the same year that my father left to start his own firm. Growing up, I was acutely aware that he was not only an attorney […]
The Louisiana Legislature recently passed Act 205 during the 2021 Regular Session, which revised certain Public Bid Law provisions under Title 38 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Public owners may now be compelled via a mandamus proceeding to file for Substantial Completion of a project when the […]
Summary: Do Redhibition claims apply to construction contracts?
Authors: Christopher LeMieux and Michael Levatino
Case Update: McGaha v. Franklin Homes, Inc.
The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in McGaha v. Franklin Homes, Inc., 2021-0244 (La. App. 4 Cir. 2/4/22). 2022 WL 336603, recently observed that redhibition claims […]
Summary: Contractors must bid public projects under the legal name of the company.
Authors: Liz Lambert and Robyn Brown
Case Update: Lathan and Lathan Construction v. City of Gonzales Through Arceneaux, 21-0825 (La. App. 1 Cir. 2/25/22), 2021 WL 575049
In Lathan, the City of Gonzales (“the City”) […]
Attorneys: Christopher LeMieux, Jonathan Forester, and Spencer Johnson
In November 2021, the 34th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Bernard dismissed all claims brought […]
Riess LeMieux is excited to welcome Hannah Marler to the firm! Hannah’s practice areas will include commercial litigation, construction law, municipal law, and general litigation. She received her Juris Doctor from Paul M. Herbert Law Center at Louisiana State University, where she was Vice President of the Trial Advocacy Board. During law school, she […]
Partners Jonathan Forester and Michael Blackwell will present at the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Greater New Orleans Chapter virtual meeting on January 26 at 12:00 p.m.
The presentation will be “A Primer on Insurance and Bonds in Construction.” Jon and Michael will provide basic knowledge of the types […]
Riess LeMieux is pleased to announce that Michael Riess and Christopher LeMieux have been named to the "Super Lawyers 2022" List and Jonathan Forester, Michael Blackwell, Robert Riess, and Robert Tschirn have been recognized on the “Louisiana Rising Stars Super Lawyer 2022” list in the field of Construction Law. This will be Jonathan Forester's eighth selection and Michael Blackwell's third selection to this award.
Authors: Jonathan Forester and Michael Levatino
Case Summary: Website Case Update: Whitney Bank v. Henry Rayford and Daxtreme, Inc. v. Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Gov’t.
LA R.S 9:2772 Applies To Insurers And Fraud Claims Under The Statute Must Be Heard Prior To A Contractor’s Exception Of Peremption
The […]