The Louisiana Department of Revenue has proposed amendments to its regulation governing sales and use tax responsibilities for contractors and their customers, generating significant public interest. A public hearing has been scheduled to address the substantial volume of comments received regarding these proposed changes.

The Louisiana Department of Revenue recently published detailed guidance on the sales and use taxes imposed on digital products and services as a result of legislation...

Louisiana Senate Bill No. 196 extends critical tax appeal deadlines from 60 to 90 days for both state and parish-level assessments, as well as for appeals of denied refund claims by the Department.

In response to the LAA's proposals, a handful of industry groups and individual taxpayers filed rebuttals objecting to the LAA's proposals.

On October 1, 2024, the US Coast Guard issued Policy Letter 23-05 to provide clarification on the video and audio surveillance requirements of the Safer Seas Act...

On January 17, 2025, the US Coast Guard published a final rule titled "Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System," setting a baseline for cybersecurity standards.

Tim Brechtel, a partner in the Tax Practice Group in the New Orleans office, authored the article "Common health plan administration pitfalls" published by Employee Benefits News on December 11, 2025.

Jane Heidingsfelder, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group in the New Orleans office, authored the Facility Safety Management article...

Several Gulf States and oil and gas trade associations have challenged a new final rule titled Risk Management and Financial Assurance for OCS Lease and Grant Obligations which requires oil and gas companies operating on the Outer Continental Shelf.

Good news for Louisiana's upstream oil and gas sector. The US Drilling Rig count increased by four last week.

Recently, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban employee noncompetition agreements for companies within its jurisdiction, including noncompete agreements for employees who are currently in place ..

On May 6, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Housing Finance Agency issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing ...

The Mississippi Gaming Commission has released the agenda for the September meeting to be held on September 19, 2024.

Louisiana's Department of Revenue has issued new guidance on significant changes to the state's Inventory Tax Credit program, affecting how C corporations and S corporations will handle ad valorem tax credits moving forward. The changes establish different treatment for various business entities and extend carryforward periods, creating important planning considerations for Louisiana businesses.

There is a strong market in the transferability of IRA credits. However, be careful as there could be some unexpected state tax implications.

Yesterday, the Louisiana Legislature passed House Bill 416 and sent it to Governor Landry for his executive approval.

As Louisiana heads towards a fiscal cliff, the Department of Revenue has been tasked with developing a plan to avoid the cliff and to address long called-for tax reform. Richard Nelson, Secretary of the Department...

The Louisiana Supreme Court agreed to review whether an appellate court properly applied the subsequent purchaser doctrine to bar a surface landowner's...

The Mississippi Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling on the controversial "reptile theory" in jury trials, establishing clear boundaries for what types of questions attorneys can ask. This decision addresses a litigation strategy that has sparked debate across federal and state courts regarding its impact on jury decision-making and trial fairness.

Last week, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled "Restoring America's Maritime Dominance," emphasizing the urgent need to revitalize the domestic maritime industry.