News and Events
Legal Update: Weber v. BNSF Railway Company (Feb. 2021)
A recent federal court decision reiterates the importance of employers enforcing employee attendance policies to defend against potential lawsuits. In Weber v. BNSF Railway Company, the U.S. Fifth Circuit affirmed summary judgment disposing of an employee’s failure-to-accommodate claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), holding that regular worksite attendance, notwithstanding a diagnosis of epilepsy, was an essential job function.
Michael Blackwell Named as Chair of the NOBA Construction Law Committee for the Fourth Year
Riess LeMieux commends partner Michael Blackwell for being recognized on the cover of the New Orleans Bar Association’s monthly publication Briefly Speaking. Michael has served as the Chair of the NOBA Construction Law Committee for four consecutive years.
Christopher LeMieux and Mike Lane Present How Bankruptcy Impacts Construction Projects With Levelset
On March 25, 2021 Christopher K. LeMieux and Michael D. Lane presented a free webinar with Levelset. The webinar, titled How Bankruptcy Impacts Construction Projects, covered the repercussions of an owner, general contractor, subcontractor, or supplier declaring bankruptcy during a project.
Riess LeMieux is Pleased to Welcome Donald Douglas and Spencer Johnson to the Firm
Riess LeMieux is excited to welcome Donald Douglas and Spencer Johnson to the firm! Donald and Spencer add depth to the firm's core practice areas and expand the firm's ability to serve its clients.
Legal Update: Arcadis U.S., Inc. v. Stryker Demolition & Env’t Servs., LLC
A federal court recently considered the meaning of the phrase “to submit” in the context of a mediation clause in a construction contract to determine if a suit filed during a mediation was premature.
Christopher LeMieux and Michael Lane to participate in How Bankruptcy Impacts a Construction Project Webinar
On Thursday, March 25, Christopher LeMieux and Michael Lane will be participating as panelists in the Levelset free webinar titled "How Bankruptcy Impacts a Construction Project". The webinar will begin at 1 P.M.
Riess LeMieux Client Prevails Against Builder’s Risk Insurers at Louisiana Supreme Court
On March 2, 2021, the Louisiana Supreme Court made final a ruling in favor of a firm client defending against subrogation claims by insurers who were seeking to recover proceeds paid under a builder’s risk policy. Riess LeMieux is proud to have secured the correct result for its client and to have established legal precedent favoring insurance coverage for contractors and subcontractors in Louisiana.
Legal Update: Haynes Interests, LLC v. Garney Companies (Feb. 2021)
A recent decision from the Louisiana First Circuit serves as a reminder of the importance of reducing oral lease agreements to writing, as well as under what circumstances a lessor owes a duty to protect a lessee from criminal acts of third persons. The failure to put a lease agreement in writing can make it difficult for a lessee to protect its interests if there is a loss or damage to property, particularly if there is a dispute over the terms of the agreement.