Summary of Cellphone Laws by State
The following is a great asset for a quick reference to the cellphone laws in each state. Thanks to Harvey Mensch with ATTIC for sending to me. Thanks to the Insurance Institute for Highway [...]
Healthcare Fraud Still OUT of Control!
Although I cannot go into detail, I was recently contacted about a possible insurance fraud investigation. In the defense arena, this is an area that we are constantly [...]
Is There an Easy Way to Obtain Records and Depose Doctors from the Veteran’s Administration? Short Answer: No.
Although the Veterans Administration has fallen under recent scrutiny for the backlog of patients to be seen, those of us the private practice of law have long been frustrated with the process of [...]
Isn’t it About Time Defendants Fight Back With Sanctions Motions for Frivolous Claims? Whoa! That May Not Happen!
“It seems like the same lawyers are the ones filing frivolous lawsuits over and over, and judges are not enforcing the sanctions available to discourage this practice.” Louisiana Code [...]
Update: Carmack Amendment May Preempt/Dismiss State Law Claims of Bodily Injury
As recently shared by Beata Shapiro at the Transportation Logistics Counsel Annual conference: Liability: A motor carrier providing transportation services is liable to a shipper for [...]
Gross Negligence and Punitive Damages Under Texas Law
The following information may be somewhat outdated so please review recent decisions and statutes on the subject of gross negligence; however, for an overview read on. Please leave your [...]
Checklist to Prevent Employer Liability for Improper Background Checks
The following is fully attributed to +Rick Norman for the excellent outline of the legal issues of properly conducting background check of prospective employees. An employer who hires [...]
Hey Westlaw Louisiana’s Non-Compete Statute IS DIFFERENT from the Statute on Employer Immunity Background Checks !
Background checks are extremely important in the trucking business. They are regularly at issue in the litigation of cases of negligent hiring. Recently, when reviewing changes in the law [...]
Non-Trucking, but Perhaps the Biggest Religious Liberty Decision Influenced by Local Attorney from Shreveport, LA
The following was shared with me by my friend, Mike Johnson. I wish I could claim any part of this. At least I can share the good news and hard work, and be reminded that when he first started [...]
Truckers Call 1-800 Number for Help!
Now there is an elite group of thousands of highly qualified businesses providing truck services for truck drivers everywhere ANY TIME. This first national network is designed to [...]