Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux, Liz Lambert, and Mary Claire Kramer
Act No. 329 (SB No. 83) – Change Orders in Public Contracts made pursuant to R.S. 38:2212(M) now must contain itemized documentation as to equipment used and labor costs. Further, unit price change orders […]
JMA Painters, LLC v. The McDonnel Group, LLC and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, 2023 WL 4530114 (La. App. 4 Cir. 7/13/2023)
Failure to Timely Challenge Arbitration Jurisdiction Can Waive Objections
Authors: Michael S. Blackwell and Hannah M. Marler
The Fourth Circuit in JMA Painters, LLC […]
Bellard v. ATK Constr., LLC, 2022-01715 (La. 6/27/23): Tort Indemnity is a Bygone Era in Recent Louisiana Supreme Court Ruling
Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Trey Talley
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently held that a suit alleging liability of a defendant […]
Contractual Duties and Construction Site Safety – Court’s Differential Rulings in Bonilla concerning the Duty Owed by an Engineering Consultant.
Authors: Jon Forester and Jennifer Mura
Bonilla v. Verges Rome Architects, 2022–CA-0802, 2023 WL 3371562 (La. App. 4 Cir. 5/11/23), — So.3d —-.
The Fourth Circuit issued a contrasting […]
Christopher LeMieux, founding partner of Riess LeMieux, recently addressed “When Should a Construction Firm Use Liens or Other Methods To Secure the Right To Payment of its Costs and Fees From an Owner?” in Construction Executive’s Insights From Leaders in Construction Law. This was part of the 2023 […]
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Riess LeMieux Partner, Liz Lambert, is being recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness and will be named to their 2023 Leadership in Law Class.
This special publication recognizes area professionals in the field of law for their career and community accomplishments. Leadership in […]
Bonilla v. Verges Rome Architects, 2022-0625 (La. App. 4 Cir. 5/11/23), 2023 WL 3371559.
“Contractual Duties and Construction Site Safety – Court determines Architect’s awareness Creates Question of Fact as to the Duty Owed to Injured Worker.”
The plaintiff, Gustavo Bonilla sustained injuries while working as a subcontractor on […]
Allied World National Assurance Company v. Old Republic General Insurance Corporation; Oscar Renda Contracting, Incorporated
U.S. Fifth Circuit Holds that Prefatory Language in CGL Policy Has No Legal Effect
By: Liz Lambert and Robyn Brown
In Allied World National Assurance Company v Old Republic General Insurance Corporation; Oscar Renda […]
Riess LeMieux is again ranked by Chambers & Partners USA, the leading legal data and analytics provider. The publication ranks law firms and attorneys across the United States through a rigorous and detailed process including a nomination submission process, peer reviews, client reviews, and more.
This year, Riess […]
The firm is selected among The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ in the country.
June 1, 2023 – Riess LeMieux, a New Orleans-based law firm, is pleased to announce that Construction Executive Magazine, one of the most prestigious publications in the construction industry, has selected the firm among […]