Mark Doyle Construction, LLC v. DVR LA2, LLC, and DVR Shreveport, LLC,  324 So.3d 226, (La. App. 2 Cir. 2021). Authors: Liz Lambert and Robyn Brown Contractor Waived Right to Payment As a Result of Integration Clause in Contract In April 2017, DVR LA 2 LLC and DVR Shreveport, LLC (“Collectively DVR) contracted with Mark Doyle Construction, LLC (“Doyle”) to [...]

Summary: DQSI v. APC Construction LLC Louisiana Court of Appeal for the First Circuit recently highlighted the importance for general contractors to clearly and unambiguously place a subcontractor in default for purposes of enforcing a surety performance bond. Authors:  Christopher LeMieux and Michael Levatino In a recent decision, DQSI, LLC v. APC Construction LLC, 2021-1256 (La. App. 1 Cir. 7/29/22), [...]

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 v. Am. Glass & Mirror Works, Inc., 2020-541, 2022 WL 303258 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2/2/22), [...]

Robert Riess was selected as a finalist for the 2022 Frank L. Maraist award. Each year, the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC) and the Young Lawyers Committee recognize exceptional young lawyers who demonstrate professional excellence, commitment to pro bono work and community service. The Awards Dinner will take place at the Higgins Hotel on Thursday August 5, 2022.

Riess LeMieux is pleased to announce that five of our attorneys were voted as Inside New Orleans Magazine's 2022 Readers' Favorite Elite Lawyers. Riess LeMieux Elite Lawyers: Michael Riess, Christopher LeMieux, Jonathan Forester, Michael Blackwell, Liz Lambert

Case Summary: Omega General Construction, LLC v. Recreation & Parks Commission for Parish of East Baton Rouge  2021 WL 6064212 Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Jonathan S. Forester Louisiana Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment of Settlement Agreement as Relinquishment of Cause of Action under Louisiana Public Works Act In a recent decision, Omega Gen. Constr., [...]

Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Dismissal of Firm’s Architect Client. Attorneys: Christopher K. LeMieux and Donald C. Douglas, Jr. Riess LeMieux attorneys Christopher K. LeMieux and Donald C. Douglas, Jr. recently obtained a favorable ruling from the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals affirming the dismissal of an architect client of the firm. The lawsuit at issue arose [...]

Partner Jonathan Forester has been recognized by New Orleans City Business and named to their 2022 Leadership in Law Class. This class recognizes area professionals in the field of law for their career and community accomplishments. Honorees will be celebrated at an event in October at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Congratulations Jon!