Construction Law Monitor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

According to a recent Press Release from Marsh , a leader in insurance broking and risk management, construction firms across the U.S. Insurance rates have been declining for close to a decade, but rates are forecasted to increase between 8 and 10 percent. Being insured is a major expense in all construction companies.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 30, 2013

The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC) is a very useful place for Louisiana contractors. The contractor who is applying for the Home Improvement license needs to provide general liability insurance and show that the contractor or the registering entity is registered with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.

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Construction Law Monitor

JULY 10, 2012

I was recently speaking with a client about the posture of a pending case and the client was surprised to know that nearly all of the insurance companies that were originally brought into the suit had whittled their way out due to policy limitations, lack of coverage and policy exclusions. This is simply not the case.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

You can’t just go around throwing gasoline into the ground, without getting approval from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Video Poker (if you have alcohol permit and sell enough food) is regulated by the Louisiana State Police. The post Why is Louisiana Convenience Store Industry So Regulated?

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 19, 2011

When an employee is terminated and claims unemployment benefits in Louisiana, the claim is associated with your business’ account and will affect your unemployment insurance rates in the future. In Louisiana, unemployment claims are administered by the Louisiana Workforce Commission.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 27, 2012

This week New Orleans and south Louisiana are preparing for Hurricane / Tropical Storm Isaac to have an impact on the region. There are lots of great resources for homeowners and contractors alike at Louisiana State Contrators Licensing Board’s website. As for dealing with insurance companies to make your claim.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

It is widely accepted that while a property owner owes a duty to exercise ordinary care to keep the premises in a reasonably safe condition, it is not the insurer of the invitee’s safety. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims?

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Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2016

This holds true in flood-prone regions such as Louisiana where Tulane University is located. According to the National Flood Insurance Program , flood damage is significantly more common than fire damage, particularly in high-risk areas. They can be found on flood profiles and Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Source: FEMA.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2016

This holds true in flood-prone regions such as Louisiana where Tulane University is located. According to the National Flood Insurance Program, flood damage is significantly more common than fire damage, particularly in high-risk areas. They can be found on flood profiles and Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Source: FEMA.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 4, 2011

If you recall, on October 19, 2010, I discussed what I believed to be a very poor decision rendered by the Louisiana First Circuit , concluding that when a bidder on a public project defrauds the State, the State is refused any remedies. This decision by the La. Supreme Court definitely changes things for the better.

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 28, 2012

Hurricane Isaac made landfall today in Louisiana over Plaquemines parish and then it took a turn to the west whereby it went back over open water. Make a proper claim with your property and flood insurance carrier. Do not simply rely on your insurance company and/or agent. Next is to assess the damage.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The Louisiana Law Blog just posted an outstanding summary of recent e-Discovery developments in Louisiana federal courts. It’s so impressive that I had to link to it from the Construction Law Monitor: Recent Developments in E-Discovery in Louisiana. Auto Club Family Insurance Company v. Lexis 63809 (E.D.

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Construction Law Monitor

MARCH 6, 2012

Here in Louisiana, contractor licensing law is governed by the State Licensing Board for Contractors (SLBC). The application needs to include the following information in addition to proof of workers compensation insurance: (B)(1) The applicant’s name, home address, business address, and social security number. (2)

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A new law spawned by the 2010 Louisiana legislative session will effect construction contracts in the state, but has received relatively little attention. If a construction project is in Louisiana, the laws of Louisiana shall apply to it. I speak of Senate Bill 625 (Act 492), which created La. Choice of Law Provisions.

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Construction Law Monitor

JANUARY 7, 2014

As a resident of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana , I do not see temperatures fall below freezing very often. Last night and tonight put the South Louisiana region in rare air. Here, in South Louisiana we know how to protect property from Hurricanes and flooding but do not often experience sub-freezing temperatures.

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Construction Law Monitor

MAY 8, 2013

Homes built with sustainable, energy-efficient materials are proving to be less vulnerable to wind, hail and water, making them better investments for homebuyers and more attractive to insurers seeking to lessen risk. This could mean lower insurance premiums for homeowners who take steps to increase their homes’ sustainability. .

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Contractor Connection

MAY 31, 2018

Call your insurance company right away and arrange accommodations. If you are forced to leave your home due to damage from a storm, be sure to check with your insurance company right away to see if it will cover the cost of an apartment rental or extended-stay hotel. South Carolina. North Carolina. Mississippi.

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Construction Lawyer

MARCH 28, 2012

Louisiana does not give res judicata effect to an unconfirmed arbitration award. In Louisiana, the doctrine of res judicata is codified in statute, which provides that a judgment bars relitigation of causes of action. Relying on a Louisiana Supreme Court case,  Interdiction of Wright , 2010-1826 (La. In Greer v.

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Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

While standing next to each other during a press conference, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards and Lotte CEO Soon Hyo “Steve” Chung told a group of onlookers that the company would establish its headquarters in Lake Charles (relocating from Houston). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2017 Issue. Photo: SWLA). Edwards said. “We

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Construction Test

MAY 14, 2020

As many as 11 million Americans may lose their insurance in the aftermath of the pandemic, a new report estimates. . But as employers lose business, workers lose their jobs and, with them, their health insurance, in many cases. . As people lose their jobs, they lose their health insurance as well.

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Construction Law Monitor

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

You can’t just go around throwing gasoline into the ground, without getting approval from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Video Poker (if you have alcohol permit and sell enough food) is regulated by the Louisiana State Police. Application processes are time consuming and tedious.

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Construction Law Monitor

APRIL 4, 2011

Alicia Lagarde is a licensed REALTOR® in the State of Louisiana, serving Metropolitan New Orleans, including the Northshore. Ask for proof that potential contractors are licensed with the State of Louisiana, and verify with the State Licensing Board at: www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/findcontractor.asp or call (225) 765 2301 to verify licensing. •

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Construction Law Monitor

AUGUST 29, 2012

As Hurricane Isaac plowed into South Louisiana it decided that it wanted to hang around for a while. Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s capitol city , is being hit hard with wind and rain. The majority of Louisiana’s population lives in the I-10 / I-12 corridor. These are the areas that have taken on Isaac with full force.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The Louisiana Public Bid Law applies to any work, construction project or improvement to (immovable) property that is owed by the State of Louisiana or an arm of the state, such as parish or city government (“public entity”). What is Public Bid Law? How to Proceed.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The Louisiana Public Bid Law applies to any work, construction project or improvement to (immovable) property that is owed by the State of Louisiana or an arm of the state, such as parish or city government (“public entity”). What is Public Bid Law? How to Proceed.

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Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 7, 2010

You cannot make a claim that has been paid for by insurance or reimbursed by another source. The drywall has affected homeowners in many states with the most concentrated in Florida and Louisiana. If the homeowner does have a pending claim or suit they can claim reimbursement for 75% of the unreimbursed amount.

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Construction Law Monitor

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

I had a speaking engagement today here in Kenner, Louisiana (a suburb of New Orleans) whereby I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of contractors and architects regarding construction contracts. Insurance can be purchased by prime or sub to cover the indemnity obligation. No Damages for Delay Clauses.

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ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Description: The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety conducted the first side-by-side, high-speed-wind performance test of two full-scale, commercial-style buildings on July 17. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. This content is available for purchase. It is FREE of charge. Format: HTML.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR Midwest.

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ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. share: more » print. 07/30/2012. By Jeff Rubenstone. Slide Show.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. share: more » print. Issue: 08/13/2012. 08/08/2012. Slide Show.

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ENR Construction

AUGUST 10, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. share: more » print. 08/10/2012. By ENR Staff. Text size: A A.

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ENR Construction

JULY 30, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. share: more » print. 07/30/2012. By Janice L. Text size: A A.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

In separate legislation, company names and the terms of incentives received under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) program will be released by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

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ENR Construction

JULY 20, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. share: more » print. Architect To Design Major China Project.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 18, 2013

They utilize community listening posts that included all of the major employers to discuss health care demands and anticipated impacts of changes to health care and insurance requirements. Recent announcements from Louisiana make it clear that the Bayou State is emerging as leading high-tech hub.

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ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

ENR Texas & Louisiana. Since Owners are Demanding Designers Carry Higher Insurance Limits, Is a Split-Limit Approach Best? ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks. Survey Schedule. ENR California. ENR Midwest. ENR Mountainstates. ENR New York. ENR Southeast. ENR Southwest. share: more » print. India Blackout Affects 600 Million People.

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