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April 14, 2015 By Lydia J. Alford

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.

Filed Under: Business, Construction, Estate Planning, General Tagged With: Business, debt collection, Estate Planning, legal myths, LLC, wills

March 30, 2014 By Lydia J. Alford

Landlocked but not out of luck

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Landlocked landowners in Louisiana can now hookup to utilities on their neighbor’s property. Previously, the enclosed landowner could cross a neighbor’s property only to obtain access to a road. However, it is not an unrestrained right and is not free. Basic elements of acquiring the right of passage for utilities 1.  The owner must have […]

Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate Law Tagged With: access, agreement, enclosed, hookup, land, landlocked, Louisiana, purchase, utilities

December 7, 2012 By Lydia J. Alford

Threat to file lien does not absolve homeowner of payment

A Louisiana Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor a subcontractor’s claim for payment. The homeowner claimed he did not have to pay for the work done because the subcontractor had exerted legal duress by threatening to file a lien if payment was not made. The Court held that since filing a lien is a […]

Filed Under: Construction Tagged With: Construction, lien

November 24, 2011 By Lydia J. Alford

Businesses with public contracts must e-verify current and new employees

A recent Louisiana law now requires all Louisiana private employers bidding on public contracts to verify by sworn statement that it (1) uses the E-verify system to confirm that all of its employees in Louisiana are U.S. citizens or legal aliens, (2) will verify the status of its new employees hired during the term of […]

Filed Under: Construction, Employment/Labor Tagged With: alien, Employment/Labor

October 30, 2011 By Lydia J. Alford

Materialmen’s lien must specify materials

Contractors and subcontractors are two of only a few creditors that are granted the right to obtain a secured right in property prior to a judicial confirmation of the debt. Other creditors afforded this right include condominium and homeowners associations. This is a favored position and should not be taken lightly.  Careful review should be […]

Filed Under: Construction Tagged With: Construction, lien

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