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Should You Adopt a Family Member?

Intrafamily adoption is one of the four avenues of adoption in Louisiana. It occurs when a person adopts a family member. Since “intra” means within, the…

There Is No Estate Too Old or Small for Probate

“Probate” is known as the transfer of a deceased persons estate to his/her rightful heirs. An “estate” is defined as the property, rights, and obligations…

The Four Avenues of Adoption in Louisiana

Adoption is the legal process of transferring all parental rights from a child’s biological parent(s) to his/her adoptive parent(s). In Louisiana, there are four avenues…

The Importance of a Title Search and Title Insurance When Purchasing a Property

Buying a property is a significant financial investment and a milestone achievement for many. However, before finalizing the deal and becoming a proud homeowner, it’s…

The Importance of Hiring a Real Estate Closing Attorney for Buyer’s Real Estate Closing

Buying property or a home is one of the most significant financial transactions in a person’s life. As a buyer, you are not only investing…

Supreme Court Ends Eviction Moratorium

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. The…

More courts react to the Louisiana Governor’s emergency order

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. Any party…

Supreme Court, First Circuit Uphold Promissory Note Standing Precedent

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…

Cryptocurrencies present unique regulatory challenges

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…

Governor Suspends Legal Deadlines in Wake of Hurricane Ida

On September 6, 2021, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued an amendment to his previous emergency proclamation regarding Hurricane Ida. Of interest to the legal…

Landlords sue feds over Eviction Moratorium

Landlords sue feds over eviction moratorium, cite takings clause The National Apartment Association sued the federal government recently alleging that the eviction moratorium amounted to…

Gordon James: “Distinguished Attorney” by Louisiana Bar Foundation

Gordon James has been named this year’s “Distinguished Attorney” by the Louisiana Bar Foundation. Each year the Louisiana Bar Foundation selects one attorney out the…

Bankruptcy filings continue to fall

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…

Gordon James: 2022 Distinguished Attorney by Louisiana Bar Foundation

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…

Community Property – What Does It Mean ?

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…

Covid State of Emergency Alters Standard of Care for Louisiana Healthcare Providers

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…

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