Business sales or similar transactions can end in disaster due to overlooked tax liabilities and poor structuring.

On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit overturned the Texas District Court's nationwide injunction regarding the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA").

On Tuesday, October 11, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new guidelines for categorizing independent contractors and employees per the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sitting en banc recently rendered an important opinion for all employers of maritime workers who look to define their employees

Colonial Pipeline, the largest gas pipeline in the United States, temporarily shut down its operations on Friday following a ransomware attack.

In Apache Corp. v. Castex Offshore, Inc., the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeal announced that showing an oil-and-gas operator's "willful misconduct" under an operating agreement's exculpatory clause...

Let's face it––no one likes getting sued. And certainly, no one likes getting sued twice (or more) by the same person based on the same dispute.

HB 803, signed into law on May 7, 2026, exempts certain residential construction work valued under $7,500 from building permit requirements, effective July 1, 2026...

A Florida homeowners association was found liable in a records requests lawsuit that emphasizes the need for timely response and proper recordkeeping among community associations.

Hurricane Helene has now passed and many are still in damage assessment mode, which could last for days, if not weeks. What are the issues that are going to be facing maritime businesses and their insurers...

I have had the honor over the last year observing my colleagues as they author informative articles through our "Vets to Ventures" series, assisting our veterans as they return from service.

Halloween is next week, the Presidential Election is in two weeks, the Thanksgiving turkey will be in the oven in about a month, and Santa Claus is coming down the chimney in two months.

Here's an oft-repeated question: can I "brown bag" — bring my own wine — in a restaurant, hotel or bar that holds a liquor license in Tennessee...

It is often said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. The holiday season is upon us and the scammers are ready and waiting to pounce! To help keep us all safe this holiday season...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, individuals and families in Florida and potentially other states in its path may be eligible for federal assistance if they live, own a business, or work...

Georgia's Transaction Hold Law, effective July 1, 2026, applies to most federally insured depository institutions doing business in Georgia. The new law grants discretionary authority to hold transactions suspected of involving financial exploitation of eligible adults.

A circuit split and new OCC regulations have created unprecedented uncertainty over whether federal law preempts state requirements that mortgage lenders pay interest on escrow accounts. With the Second Circuit finding preemption, the First and Ninth Circuits rejecting it, and ten states now challenging the OCC's nationwide preemption determination in court, mortgage lenders face a fragmented compliance landscape that demands jurisdiction-specific strategies and constant monitoring of rapidly evolving

Copyright termination rights, even those that cannot be exercised for decades, are property of a debtor's bankruptcy estate under section 541 of the Bankruptcy Code, and failing to schedule...

Businesses across the construction industry need to be aware that Louisiana has implemented updates and changes to its Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code, effective Jan. 1, 2023.

*Research and contributions to this article were made by Adams & Reese Law Clerk, Maryam Diaab, law student at the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (Class of 2026).