On March 11, 2020, Governor John B. Edwards declared a statewide public health care emergency, pursuant to the Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act (“LHEPA”), in response to the public health epidemic caused by the spread of Covid-19. See Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020.
Louisiana is one of the few community property states in the U.S. You might be asking yourself, what does that mean to me? Briefly, it means that by default, anything acquired during the marriage is presumed to be owned 50/50 between a married couple. This includes any assets acquired and debts incurred during the marriage
Gordon James was honored as the 2002 Distinguished Attorney award winner by the Louisiana Bar Foundation at its annual gala in New Orleans on April 22, 2022.
Consumer credit and collections continues to be in a pandemic induced state of limbo as evident from the continued decline in bankruptcy filings in the United States.
Gordon James has been named this year’s “Distinguished Attorney” by the Louisiana Bar Foundation. Each year the Louisiana Bar Foundation selects one attorney
Landlords sue feds over eviction moratorium, cite takings clause
The National Apartment Association sued the federal government recently alleging that the eviction moratorium
On September 6, 2021, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued an amendment to his previous emergency proclamation regarding Hurricane Ida
High levels of regulatory uncertainty can cripple the growth of new companies in emerging industries. The world of cryptocurrency is an emerging industry and asset class that faces
The Louisiana Supreme Court upheld the precedent that, in suits to enforce a promissory note, the plaintiff who produces the note makes out a prima facie case of its claim to enforce the note.
Louisiana’s Second Circuit Court of Appeal recently adopted an order suspending all appellate filing deadlines which occur between September 6, 2021, and September 24, 2021.
The Supreme Court delivered a lethal blow to the Center for Disease Control’s eviction moratorium in a 6-3 decision issued on August 26, 2021
Louisiana’s foreclosure process stands out among other states, as it incorporates elements from both judicial and non-judicial foreclosure systems. While adhering to certain standard mortgage
Bankruptcy can be a daunting and intricate legal process, involving numerous rules and procedures that vary from one jurisdiction to another. In Louisiana, there are
When it comes to navigating the complex world of debt recovery, you need a legal team that understands the intricacies of the process and has
When borrowers default on their vehicle payments in Louisiana, creditors have legal options to recover their collateral through a process known as repossession. While seeking
Louisiana offers court ordered repossession options in some circumstances In situations where self-help repossession is not feasible or available, Louisiana law provides alternative legal remedies.
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