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Federal Government Escapes Liability in Class Action Seeking Recovery of Damages Caused by Hurricane Katrina
In St. Bernard Parish Government, et al. v. United States, No. 2016-2301, 2018 WL 1882913 (Fed. Cir. April 20, 2018), the Parish of St. Bernard and property owners in the City of New Orleans filed a class action suit against the federal government under the Tucker Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1491, for an alleged taking of property following Hurricane Katrina.
Riess LeMieux Attends ABC Annual Convention
A Riess LeMieux partner attended the ABC Annual Convention on July 25-28 at the Hilton Sandestin to connect with general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers from Louisiana and enjoy the white sand beaches of Florida.
Riess LeMieux Attorneys Attend IWIRC on the Bayou
Marguerite Kingsmill and Christy Bergeron attended IWIRC on the Bayou this weekend to reconnect with fellow IWIRC members from the Southern Region and to further develop their skills as corporate bankruptcy counsel.
Construction Industry Legislative Update – June 2018
Several important laws affecting the construction industry were passed by the Louisiana legislature and signed into law by the governor during the 2018 Regular Session.
Christopher LeMieux and Jon Forester to Present at CFMA
Christopher LeMieux and Jon Forester will be presenting at the 16th Annual Construction Finance Management Association (CFMA) Louisiana Construction Conference on August 10 at the Renaissance Arts Hotel in New Orleans.
Riess LeMieux Participates in ABC Fishing Rodeo
We had a great time at the Associated Builders and Contractors of LA Fishing Rodeo this past weekend in Grand Isle.
New Ruling Rejects Gootee Rationale
In a recent ruling in Nu-Lite Electrical Wholesalers v. Axis Construction Group, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal rejected the Fourth Circuit's reasoning in Gootee and held that a supplier who filed a lien before the notice of acceptance was recorded complied with the Public Works Act.
Riess LeMieux Promotes ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting
Be on the lookout for our billboards around town, announcing the upcoming ABA Forum on Construction Law Annual Meeting which is being held in New Orleans this year on April 11-13 at the Roosevelt Hotel.