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Louisiana Legislative Update: 2026 Regular Session
This Louisiana Legislative Update summarizes Senate and House measures from the 2026 Regular Session addressing public contracts, transportation, construction, insurance, civil liability, procurement, and other areas. Jump to: Senate Bills | House Bills Senate Bills Act 13 (SB 139) Author: Foil | Category: Suits Against State Provides the amount of interest awarded on claims for personal injury or wrongful death [...]
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Louisiana’s Prompt Payment Rules Now Require Owners to Pay Contractors Within Thirty-Five Days of Request and Public Owners Can No Longer Withhold Liquidated Damages, Except Under Limited Circumstances Acts 822 and 255 - - Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux, Olivia D. Maynard, and John E. B. Ransone I. Act 822 Act 822 outlines prompt payment to contractors and subcontractors and updates [...]
Riess LeMieux Welcomes Zachary Mayfield as Associate
Please join us in welcoming Zachary “Zach” B. Mayfield to the Riess LeMieux team as our newest Associate. Zach focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation, as well as Commercial Litigation. He brings substantial experience representing clients in a variety of legal matters, including commercial disputes and employment law, along with a background in finance and real estate that [...]
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Louisiana First Circuit Reaffirms Louisiana’s Heightened Standard to Overcome Statutory Employer Immunity Authors: Jonathan S. Forester and Jace M. Weber In Saizon v. Dow Chemical Co., the Louisiana First Circuit reaffirmed the exceptionally high burden plaintiffs face when attempting to circumvent workers’ compensation immunity through the intentional act exception—particularly in the context of a statutory employer relationship. Generally, the Louisiana [...]
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Louisiana Fourth Circuit Affirms Mandamus Relief and Statutory Interest Awards Against City of New Orleans Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Emilia W. Duncan In a recent decision, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a district court’s judgment ordering the City of New Orleans to immediately pay over $750,000.00 in statutory interest to a public works contractor for late‑paid [...]
Corey S. Lloyd Authors Article on Pay-When-Paid and Pay-If-Paid Clauses
One word in a construction contract can change who carries the risk when payment does not come through. In his latest article, “Pay-When-Paid vs. Pay-If-Paid: A Small Wording Difference with Big Consequences”, Corey Lloyd breaks down the important distinction between “pay-when-paid” and “pay-if-paid” clauses, and why that difference matters before a contract is signed. Using the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision [...]
Riess LeMieux Ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA Guide
Riess LeMieux has once again been ranked Band 1 in the Chambers USA Guide for Construction in Louisiana, marking the firm’s fourth consecutive year receiving a Band 1 ranking and seventh consecutive year ranked by Chambers and Partners. Five Riess LeMieux attorneys were also recognized in this year’s guide: Michael R. C. Riess | Band 2 Christopher K. LeMieux | [...]
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Louisiana First Circuit Affirms Broad Duty to Defend Contractor Who Performs Design Work Under E&O Policy Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Brandon M. Tate In a ruling regarding the interpretation of several Errors and Omissions policies, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal has shown just how liberal a petition’s allegations will be construed when determining whether an insurance carrier [...]