At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Louisiana)

Luke LaRocca, Benjamin R. Grau, H. Bruce Shreves, Douglass F. Wynne and Denise C. Puente | Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn Contracts Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Louisiana)

Louisiana Federal Court Rejects Attempt to Avoid Arbitration, Holds That Arbitration Is Required Under Federal Law

Brendan Gooley | Carlton Fields The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana rejected an effort to avoid arbitration based on Louisiana law. The court held that federal law applied and required arbitration of claims against both domestic and foreign insurers because the issues related to each group of insurers were intertwined. The… Continue reading Louisiana Federal Court Rejects Attempt to Avoid Arbitration, Holds That Arbitration Is Required Under Federal Law

At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Louisiana)

Luke LaRocca, Benjamin R. Grau, H. Bruce Shreves, Douglass F. Wynne and Denise C. Puente | Simon Peragine Smith & Redfearn Contracts Construction contracts What standard contract forms are used for construction and design? Must the language of the contract be the local language? Are there restrictions on choice of law and the venue for… Continue reading At a Glance: Construction Contracts in USA (Louisiana)

Louisiana Enacts New Requirements on Roofing Permits & Licensing

Susan Eccles | Adams & Reese What Do You Need to Know? The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) has notified residential and commercial construction companies of two new acts passed during the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session that will impact requirements for roofing permits, inspections, and contractor licenses throughout the state. Act 239 requires permitting… Continue reading Louisiana Enacts New Requirements on Roofing Permits & Licensing

Louisiana Changes Its “Proof Of Loss” Law

Ryan Telep, Caroline F. Crosby and Pablo Gonzalez | Phelps Dunbar The Louisiana Legislature recently passed HB 437 which enacts La. § R.S. 22:1892.3 (effective August 1), in an attempt to clarify parties’ respective obligations as it relates to Proof of Loss statements and corresponding payments under an insurance policy. Under this new statute, any… Continue reading Louisiana Changes Its “Proof Of Loss” Law