Legal Update: Mitchell Baudoin v. American Glass & Mirror Works, Inc., et. al.
Contractors Who Don’t Comply with Insurers’ Special Conditions Endorsement Requirements Do So at Their Own Peril
By Jonathan S. Forester and Alex S. Dunn Jr.
In the recent case of Baudoin […]
On April 1-2, Riess LeMieux Partner, Jon Forester, competed on a team for Hogs For the Cause, which is a charity cookoff established in 2008.
This year Hogs, as it is affectionately known, raised over $2.6 Million for pediatric brain cancer patients. Jon enjoyed being part of the […]
Authors: Michael Blackwell and Ali Barnes
Contractors — Do You Know What is in Your CGL Policies?
The Baudoin court upheld the finding that a general contractor’s commercial general liability insurance carrier did not owe coverage, based on the general […]
Last month, partner Christopher LeMieux served on a legal panel at the Louisiana Associated General Contractors Critical Issues Summit in Baton Rouge. The annual summit covers a variety of construction industry topics including legal issues, financial forecasting, and workforce development.
The highly anticipated Summit was well attended by […]
Authors: Liz Lambert and Robyn Brown
Case Summary: Fifth Circuit allows General Contractor to use Subcontractor’s license for bidding project.
H & O Investments, LLC v. Par. of Jefferson Through Sheng, 21-188 (La. App. 5 Cir. 11/24/21), 2021 WL 5831342
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Jonathan Forester recently achieved the honor of being elected to the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) New Orleans/Bayou Board of Directors.
ABC is a national construction industry trade association with over 21,000 members and 69 chapters nationwide. The organization’s activities include government representation, legal advocacy, education, workforce […]
This month, Partner Christopher LeMieux co-presented a National Business Institute webinar regarding complex construction laws and project issues.
The presentation offers an in-depth look into complicated construction law issues and will provide you with valuable insight to help your clients through change order […]
Per its annual tradition, Riess LeMieux participated in the Louisiana State Bar Association Secret Santa Program again this year. The program allows members of the legal community to donate gifts to children in need during the holiday season. The Riess LeMieux team bought, wrapped, and delivered gifts for […]
Case Update: Byron Talbot Contractor v. Lafourche Parish School Board (November 2021)
Authors: Michael Levatino
A Louisiana Court of Appeal recently reiterated the limited scope of bidding requirements a public entity can impose under Louisiana Public Bid Law. In Byron E. Talbot Contractor, Inc. v. Lafourche Parish School […]
Jonathan Forester will be speaking on the 2021 ABC State Convention legal panel this weekend, July 27 – July 30.