Month: December 2015

This blog recently discussed the importance of business formation and planning when starting a new business. It is important to note that legal entities can be separate than individuals. Businesses can have different legal structures that can have different laws...

One of the most important decisions that must be made when starting a business is choosing the best business structure for your company. But how do you know which business form to select? The decision is an important one because it will impact how much the business...

A merger with implications for Louisiana was recently announced. Major chemical companies DuPont and Dow recently announced a $130 million merger of the two companies. The combined companies will be split into three separate businesses following completion of the...

Zoning essentially refers to a set of laws that determine how certain property can legally be used. Property owners can obtain zoning information from the city concerning their property or can obtain a zoning verification letter for property, with certain exceptions,...

There are a number of different disputes that can occur as part of a contract and a number of different types of issues that can occur in the context of construction contracts. In general, a labor lien can be placed when a contractor, mechanic or other vendor wishes...