The 18th Judicial District Court in Louisiana (Iberville, West Baton Rouge and Pointe Coupee Parishes) has requested, and received, an ad hoc judge appointment. Judge Thomas W. Tanner has been appointed by the Louisiana Supreme Court to handle all asbestos cases. Ad hoc judges are used occasionally in asbestos cases and have been appointed for
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When Is a Compliance Schedule Required In a Title V Permit?
By Kean Miller
Louisiana’s Title V permit program requires each permit to contain “a schedule of compliance consistent with LAC 33:III.517.E.4.” Under Section 517.E.4, and its federal counterpart 40 C.F.R. 70.6(c), the permit application must contain a “narrative description of how the source will achieve compliance and a compliance schedule” with respect to “any applicable requirements with which…
Louisiana Estate Planning: Some Information You Should Know
By Kevin Curry
The need for “estate planning” is often dismissed by individuals as being a luxury which can only be utilized by the wealthy. However, anyone who owns any property has need for at least some knowledge of estate planning in order to determine who will receive his or her property at the time of death. The…
Kean Miller Adds 12 Attorneys in Admiralty & Maritime, Construction, and Energy Practice Groups – New Orleans Office Triples in Size
By Kean Miller
Kean Miller is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers, formerly in the Admiralty & Maritime, Construction, and Energy practice areas with Lemle & Kelleher, have joined the firm in the New Orleans office.
“We are very excited to welcome these distinguished attorneys to our law firm. They are an outstanding resource for our clients. Our…
Nature’s Fury or Human Blunder? The ‘Act of God Defense’ in Louisiana
By Glenn Farnet
Reproduced with permission from Class Action Action Litigation Report, Vol. 6, No. 21, pp. 793-795 (Nov 11, 2005). Copyright 2005 by The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (800-372-1033). http://www.bna.com Katrina has already spawned a hurricane of lawsuits. These suits include: suits by individuals who claim they were injured by hazardous substances that leaked from storage…
Oilfield Pollution Litigation Update
Writ applications have been filed with the Louisiana Supreme Court in two oilfield pollution cases that have the potential to dramatically impact the scope of the numerous legacy lawsuits currently pending throughout the state.…
Kean Miller Announces Contribution to Hurricane Katrina Displaced Residents Fund
By Kean Miller
Kean Miller has contributed $20,000 to The Baton Rouge Area Foundation and its Hurricane Katrina Displaced Residents Fund. “Baton Rouge is our home. We work here, we live here, and we have been fortunate to work in partnership with The Baton Rouge Area Foundation for over 20 years,” said Gary A. Bezet, Managing…
Update on HB148 – Property Revaluation Due to Hurricane Damage
By Kean Miller
The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee has reported to the full Senate HB 148 (Rep. Arnold), which appears to be a compromise between the assessors and local government on the revaluation of property due to damage or destruction because of the hurricanes.
HB 148 (Rep. Arnold) must now be voted on by the full…
HB90 – Suspension of Prescription – Update
By Kean Miller
HB90, dealing with Governor Blanco’s emergency orders suspending prescription, peremption, and legal deadlines, awaits final Senate passage. The Senate Judiciary A Committee adopted amendments which have not yet been incorporated into the latest version of the bill, but which should ultimately be included.
You can (and should) read the bill in its entirety here,…
Pending Bills on Property Revaluations Because of Hurricane Damage
By Kean Miller
Three different bills dealing with revaluations because of hurricane damage are working their way through the Legislature.
Existing law, La. R.S. 47:1978 requires the revaluation of flooded property in the year of the flood even if the assessment rolls have been certified.
HB 148 (Rep. Arnold)
Revaluations
Creates a new La. R.S. 47:1978.1 that complements…