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Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution Louisiana Construction Law News and Announcements Surety LawShields Law Partners L.L.P.’s Webinars: Contractors and Coronavirus; Contract and Other Issues in the Current Environment – a Great Success!

June 15, 2020by Shields Law Partners

On March 25, 2020, and March 27, 2020, on behalf of Louisiana Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders & Contractors, Bayou Chapter, respectively, Shields Law Partners partners, Lloyd Shields, Betsy Gordon, Adrian D’Arcy, and Andrew Vicknair presented a live webinar on Contractors and Coronavirus – Contract and Other Issues in the Current Environment. The hour-long video...

Legislative Update Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution Louisiana Construction LawShort and (Not) Sweet: The Bitter Aftertaste of Ambiguous Contracts

June 12, 2020by Shields Law Partners

On April 22, 2020, the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal (“the Second Circuit”) held a contractor liable to the owner for his defective performance as well as project completion costs after his termination. The ruling stemmed from a contract that included ambiguous provisions and terms. While consistent with other Louisiana court holdings, this holding should serve as a reminder that contractors should carefully draft their construction contracts. [Read More...]

Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution News and Announcements Surety LawBetsy Gordon Presented at NBI’s Insurance Bad Faith “Set-Up” in Louisiana Seminar

December 9, 2019by Shields Law Partners

On December 4, 2019, Shields Law Partners partner, Betsy Gordon, co-presented at the Nation Business Institute’s seminar: Insurance Bad Faith “Set-Up” in Louisiana. The seminar was presented in Kenner, Louisiana, and provided attendees with the tools and tactics to steer clear of insurance bad faith. Behind every denial of defense, coverage, or settlement lies the potential...

Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution News and AnnouncementsSonny Shields Presented at the LSBA’s Annual Arbitration Seminar

December 9, 2019by Shields Law Partners

On December 5, 2019, Shields Law Partners managing partner, Sonny Shields, co-presented the Arbitrator Musings – Common Mistakes Litigators Make in Arbitration panel in the LSBA’s annual arbitration seminar. Sonny, along with Dale Clary, Craig Kaster, and Phelps Gay presented the panel discussion which provided attendees practical tips on ways to avoid common mistakes in advocating...

Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution Louisiana Construction LawEmployment Arbitration: Blessing or Burden?

November 5, 2019by Shields Law Partners

Instead of utilizing the court system, many employers use arbitration to resolve disputes that arise with a disgruntled employee. The employment agreement itself may contain a provision that specifies the right to arbitrate, or the employer may have a separate document that outlines this choice. But what exactly is arbitration? More importantly, what are the benefits and burdens of choosing arbitration? These are questions every employer should consider. [Read More...]

ALR Blog Land Use and Zoning Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution Louisiana Construction LawNot up to Code: Owner Liability for Unreasonably Dangerous Building Conditions under Louisiana’s Civil Code

April 13, 2017by Shields Law Partners0

Ever wonder about what legal standard governs liability for dilapidated buildings...or those just not quite up to code? [Read More...]