Farrell v. Circle K Stores, Inc. and the City of Pineville, 22-00849 (La. 3/17/23), ––– So.3d ––––, 2023 WL 2550503. Authors:  Jonathan Forester and Jennifer Mura The Louisiana Supreme Court recently issued a decision in Farrell v. Circle K to clarify the “Open and Obvious” defense.  Farrell involves a slip and fall accident at a gas station in Pineville, Louisiana. [...]

Chennault International Airport Authority v. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co. Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Mary Claire Kramer Chennault International Airport Authority v. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance holding is one step forward in invalidating mandatory forum selection clauses in surplus line insurance policies. In Chennault International Airport Authority v. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance, the Court denied defendant insurer’s motion to [...]

Riess LeMieux partner, Jon Forester, recently took part in one of New Orleans’ biggest charity cook-off events, Hogs for the Cause. This year Hogs, as it is affectionately known, raised over $3.6 Million for pediatric brain cancer patients. A whole million more than last year’s competition! Jon and his team, The Pig Lebowski, placed in the top 15 out of [...]

Partner Jonathan Forester recently participated in a web course entitled Indemnification Provisions 101: Drafting, Negotiating, Common Mistakes for the National Business Institute. This video course serves as a legal primer to dive deep into understanding the laws of indemnity, the best language to use in the contracts, and how to expertly negotiate throughout the process. For more information or to [...]

March 27, 2023 - Riess LeMieux is pleased to welcome Jennifer Mura to the firm as an associate in New Orleans. Jennifer Mura joined Riess LeMieux in 2023 as an associate. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in insurance defense litigation and has experience in third-party claims, coverage disputes, extra-contractual, bad faith, and SIU matters. She received her Bachelor [...]

Lamar Contractors, LLC v. SRF Group Consulting, LLC, 22-212 (La. App. 5 Cir. 2/1/23). 2023 WL 1426506. (NOTICE CASE) The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal’s Interpretation of AIA Contractual Provisions Allows Owners (and Likely Contractors) to Assert Claims Outside of the 21 Day Notice Requirement. Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Michael Levatino The Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal recently [...]

Riess LeMieux is pleased to welcome James W. Vitrano to the firm as Of Counsel in New Orleans. James brings nearly 20 years of legal, executive, M&A, employment, and franchise experience in various industries. James has a deep focus on the structuring and scaling of multiple offerings in the F&B/Restaurant sectors. James also partners with owners and executives to assist [...]

Lamar Contractors, LLC v. SRF Group Consulting, LLC, 2023 WL 1426836 (La. App. 5 Cir. 2/1/23)  The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal’s Troubling Interpretation of the Public Works Act and Peremptive Periods Could Expose Sureties to Limitless Liability. Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Michael Levatino The Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal recently issued a ruling, contrary to previously settled [...]