Louisiana Case Commentaries

Obvious and Apparent Hazards: Legal Implications from Roy Bufkin, Jr. v. Felipe's Louisiana, LLC

Date: Oct 16, 2014

Obvious and Apparent Hazards: Legal Implications from Roy Bufkin, Jr. v. Felipe's Louisiana, LLC Introduction The case of Roy Bufkin, Jr. v. Felipe's Louisiana, LLC, et al. (171 So. 3d 851)...

Louisiana Upholds Felon-In-Possession Firearm Laws Under Amended Constitution

Date: Jul 2, 2014

Louisiana Upholds Felon-In-Possession Firearm Laws Under Amended Constitution Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Christopher Eberhardt, the Supreme Court of Louisiana...

Sufficiency of Property Description in Mineral Servitude Deeds: Insights from Quality Environmental Processes, Inc. v. I.P. Petroleum Company, Inc.

Date: Jul 2, 2014

Sufficiency of Property Description in Mineral Servitude Deeds: Insights from Quality Environmental Processes, Inc. v. I.P. Petroleum Company, Inc. Introduction The case of Quality Environmental...

Upholding Public Safety: La. R.S. 14:95(E) Survives Strict Scrutiny in STATE of Louisiana v. Rico WEBB

Date: May 8, 2014

Upholding Public Safety: La. R.S. 14:95(E) Survives Strict Scrutiny in STATE of Louisiana v. Rico WEBB Introduction STATE of Louisiana v. Rico WEBB, 144 So. 3d 971 (Supreme Court of Louisiana, 2014),...

Enhanced Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony in Louisiana: Implications of State v. Ross

Date: Mar 26, 2014

Enhanced Disclosure of Grand Jury Testimony in Louisiana: Implications of State v. Ross Introduction State of Louisiana v. Eric Ross, 144 So.3d 932 (La. 2014), represents a pivotal decision by the...

Strict Scrutiny Confirmed: Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of Juvenile Firearm and Concealed Weapon Laws

Date: Jan 29, 2014

Strict Scrutiny Confirmed: Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Constitutionality of Juvenile Firearm and Concealed Weapon Laws Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Louisiana in the INTEREST of...

Retroactivity of Miller v. Alabama in Louisiana Collateral Proceedings: Analysis of State v. Darryl Tate

Date: Jan 28, 2014

Retroactivity of Miller v. Alabama in Louisiana Collateral Proceedings: Analysis of State v. Darryl Tate Introduction The case of State v. Darryl Tate delves into the critical issue of whether the...

Limited Liability of LLC Members in Construction Contracts: Insights from Mary P. OGEA v. Tra

Date: Dec 11, 2013

Limited Liability of LLC Members in Construction Contracts: Insights from Mary P. OGEA v. Tra 1. Introduction The case of Mary P. OGEA v. Travis Merritt and Merritt Construction, LLC, decided by the...

Strict Scrutiny Upholds Felon Firearm Prohibition in STATE v. DRAUGHTER

Date: Dec 11, 2013

Strict Scrutiny Upholds Felon Firearm Prohibition in STATE of Louisiana v. Glen P. Draugther Introduction In the landmark case STATE of Louisiana v. Glen P. Draugther, the Supreme Court of Louisiana...

RPDA Extends Remedies Beyond NHWA: Stutts v. Melton

Date: Dec 7, 2013

RPDA Extends Remedies Beyond NHWA: Stutts v. Melton Introduction Stutts v. Melton is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Louisiana that addresses the interplay between the New Home Warranty...

Clarifying QHCP Status under the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act: Insights from Luther v. IOM Company LLC

Date: Dec 7, 2013

Clarifying QHCP Status under the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act: Insights from Luther v. IOM Company LLC Introduction The case of George T. Luther and Jamie C. Luther v. IOM Company LLC...

Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Inexcusable Unilateral Error Doctrine in Mineral Lease Extensions

Date: Aug 31, 2013

Louisiana Supreme Court Affirms Inexcusable Unilateral Error Doctrine in Mineral Lease Extensions Introduction In the landmark case of Cynthia Fry Peironnet and Elizabeth Fry Franklin v. Matador...

Granger v. Christus Health Central Louisiana: Establishing Contractual Obligations in Peer Review Proceedings

Date: Aug 31, 2013

Granger v. Christus Health Central Louisiana: Establishing Contractual Obligations in Peer Review Proceedings Introduction In the landmark case of Tommie M. Granger, M.D. v. CHRISTUS Health Central...

Discovery Rule Rejected in Suspension of Statute of Limitations for Conversion Claims under Louisiana U.C.C.

Date: Jun 29, 2013

Discovery Rule Rejected in Suspension of Statute of Limitations for Conversion Claims under Louisiana U.C.C. Introduction In the landmark case of Specialized Loan Servicing, L.L.C. v. Donyelle...

Revisiting Custody Modification Standards: Insights from Mulkey v. Mulkey

Date: May 8, 2013

Revisiting Custody Modification Standards: Insights from Mulkey v. Mulkey Introduction Mulkey v. Mulkey, 118 So.3d 357 (La. 2013), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Louisiana, delves into the...

Limiting the Scope of Joint Operating Agreements: Clovelly Oil Co. v. Midstates Petroleum Co.

Date: May 4, 2013

Limiting the Scope of Joint Operating Agreements: Clovelly Oil Co. v. Midstates Petroleum Co. Introduction The case of Clovelly Oil Co., LLC v. Midstates Petroleum Co., LLC, et al. (112 So. 3d 187)...

Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies 'Unreasonable Risk of Harm' Standard in Premises Liability Cases

Date: Apr 6, 2013

Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies 'Unreasonable Risk of Harm' Standard in Premises Liability Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Paul F. Broussard and Andrea V. Broussard v. State of...

State of Louisiana v. Michael Garcia: Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction Amid Joint Representation Concerns

Date: Jan 26, 2013

State of Louisiana v. Michael Garcia: Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction Amid Joint Representation Concerns Introduction In State of Louisiana v. Michael Garcia, the Supreme Court of Louisiana...

Confidentiality of Victim Identity in Minor-Related Offenses: Insights from STATE of Louisiana v. R.W.B.

Date: Dec 5, 2012

Confidentiality of Victim Identity in Minor-Related Offenses: Insights from STATE of Louisiana v. R.W.B. Introduction STATE of Louisiana v. R.W.B., 105 So. 3d 54 (La. 2012), is a pivotal case...

Establishing Standards for Insurance Agent Negligence and Limits on Mental Anguish Damages: Prest v. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

Date: Dec 5, 2012

Establishing Standards for Insurance Agent Negligence and Limits on Mental Anguish Damages: Prest v. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Introduction Parties Involved: Kirk E. Prest and...