Due Process Violation and BRADY v. MARYLAND: Louisiana Supreme Court Reverses Death Sentence in State ex rel. Robinson v. Vannoy Introduction The case of State ex Rel. Darrell J. Robinson v. Dorrell...
Reinforcement of Bar Rules Against Unauthorized Practice During Suspension: In Re William M. Magee Introduction The case of In Re: William M. Magee (377 So. 3d 661) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Revival of Prescribed Claims: Insights from T.S. v. Congregation of Holy Cross Southern Province, Inc. Introduction The landmark case T.S. v. Congregation of Holy Cross Southern Province, Inc. and...
Impact of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Juror Challenge: Analysis of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. CHARLES CHANDLER Introduction STATE OF LOUISIANA v. CHARLES CHANDLER is a pivotal case adjudicated by...
Affirmation of Appellate Decision in State of Louisiana v. Marshall J. Alexander, Jr. Introduction State of Louisiana v. Marshall J. Alexander, Jr., 362 So. 3d 356 (La. 2023), is a pivotal case...
Farrell v. Circle K: Defining 'Open and Obvious' as a Breach, Not Duty, in Negligence Analysis Introduction In Farrell v. Circle K Stores, Inc. and the City of Pineville, the Supreme Court of...
Direct Physical Loss in Insurance Claims: Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies COVID-19 Coverage Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana addressed a pivotal case involving Cajun Conti LLC and its...
Supreme Court Upholds Positive Law Over Estoppel by Deed in Inverse Condemnation: Saloom v. Department of Transportation and Development Introduction The case of Daniel J. Saloom, et al. v. State of...
Retroactive Application of Ramos v. Louisiana: Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Non-Retroactivity on Collateral Review Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. Reginald Reddick, the...
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Retroactive Application of La. C.C. Article 197 for Filiation in Succession Cases Introduction In the case titled Succession of Rosalie Handy Lewis and John Charles...
Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Ten-Year Prescription Period for Preferred Provider Organization Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Wightman v. Ameritas Life Insurance Corporation;...
Clarity in Insurance Exclusions: Supreme Court of Louisiana Upholds CGL Policy Exclusion for Kidnapping-Induced Damages Introduction The case Ali Kazan and Ebony Medlin Individually and on Behalf of...
Plaintiff May Pursue Employer's Direct Negligence Claims Concurrent with Vicarious Liability: Reginald Martin v. Thomas et al. Introduction Reginald Martin v. Rodney Thomas, Greer Logging, LLC and...
Implied Acquittal and Double Jeopardy in Louisiana: STATE of Louisiana v. Ronald Gasser Introduction In STATE of Louisiana v. Ronald Gasser, 346 So.3d 249 (La. 2022), the Supreme Court of Louisiana...
Strict Scrutiny Applied to Executive COVID-19 Orders in STATE OF LOUISIANA v. MARK ANTHONY SPELL (339 So.3d 1125) Introduction The case of STATE OF LOUISIANA v. MARK ANTHONY SPELL addresses the...
Separation of Powers Enforced: LAC 46:XIII.1503 C Rule Declared Unconstitutional Introduction The case of Westlawn Cemeteries, L.L.C. v. The Louisiana Cemetery Board (339 So. 3d 548) addresses a...
Recognition of Duty to Prevent Negligent Precipitation of Third-Party Crime and the Abrogation of Louisiana's Professional Rescuer’s Doctrine in Doe v. McKesson Introduction The case of Officer John...
Reasonable Care Upheld in Premises Liability: Planchard v. New Hotel Monteleone Introduction In the landmark case of Cindy Planchard v. New Hotel Monteleone, LLC, the Supreme Court of Louisiana...
Continuing Treatment Rule Not Applicable in Medical Malpractice Prescription Suspension Introduction The case of Cheryl and Michael Mitchell v. Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic, L.L.C. and Robert W....
Strict Adherence to Filing Deadlines Under Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure article 966(B)(2) Introduction In the case of Ann Marie Auricchio and Patrick Hogan v. Lynleigh J. Harriston (332 So. 3d...