It is important to stay compliant with federal labor laws. This is the first of a three part series listing the applicable statutes based on the number of employees. Part 1: 1-19 employees, Part 2: 1-49 employees, and Part 3: 50 or more employees. Just published on LinkedIn Pulse: Labor laws for businesses with less […]
Thirteen Legal Myths
Don’t be fooled. See the post published on LinkedIn Pulse: 13 Legal Myths. See our Wills and Estates/Probate Planning, Business Law, Creditor and Debtor Rights and Real Estate Law pages for a discussion of the real Louisiana laws.
7 Actions a POA Agent Should Avoid
Except in the case of an emergency, an agent acting under a general power of attorney should never, never, never: Use cash from the principal’s account for any purpose, unless and only if receipts with full explanations are kept to account for every penny. And then, this should the exception, not the norm. It’s always […]
Inches Matter in Homeowner Restrictions
Homeowner ordered to remove completed construction, despite government variance. In a Louisiana case, a homeowner constructed an addition to his home. However, the addition did not meet either the subdivision side setback requirements in the restrictions or the limits required by the local government. Serious and costly consequences followed for failure to abide by the […]
14 Compelling Reasons You Need A Last Will and Testament
It is commonly stated that Louisiana laws are very different from all other states. The generality of that belief may be debatable, but there is no doubt that our inheritance laws are different. Louisiana forces some parents to leave a prescribed portion of their property to certain children, called “forced heirs”. See the wills and estates page of our website for […]
How to Avoid Unnecessarily Complicated Louisiana Estates
As compared to some other states, the Louisiana probate procedure can be quite simple if the decedent’s affairs were in order and if the heirs act in a timely, prudent manner. Otherwise heirs will face an unnecessarily complicated probate, which will increase legal fees and court costs and unduly extend the time to conclude the […]
Before Signing a Contract, Consider These Tips
Contract Tips: Negotiate, Review, Inquire, Revise, Decide. Before signing a contract, consider these tips: (1) Read it in its entirety. (2) Ask for explanation of any terms you don’t understand. (3) Seek legal counsel. (4) Make sure it includes all of the terms you requested. (5) Unless it is a promissory note, sign multiple originals, […]
Your Signature is More Than Your Sign
The fine print in contracts is important and can have serious consequences when put at issue and enforced. Terms are Strictly Construed Whether short or long, simple or complicated, contracts are generally enforced according to the terms on the page. Only under limited circumstances will outside testimony or evidence be allowed to expand upon the […]
Free Expert Business Advice Topic of BWN Meeting
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 program will be presented at the Business Women’s Network meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at Young’s Steak Restaurant, 850 Robert Blvd., Slidell. The meeting begins at 5:30pm and ends at 7 p.m. Goldman Saches 10,000 Small Businesses is a program for small businesses that links learning to action. Selected applicants […]
President-elect Workbook
The secret to success as a club president is to adequately prepare in the months (if not years) prior to taking office. Just ask those who have served as a Rotary club president, if they had to do it over again, would they start earlier in their preparation. The test will be when, at the […]
