Small business owners in Louisiana may be interested in the advantages provided by government-backed Small Business Administration loans. These loans can be appealing because they are offered in a range of sizes and can be repaid over a lengthy period at relatively...
Baton Rouge Legal Blog
Month: June 2018
Autonomous vehicles: Products liability on wheels
Tourists and commuters use various rideshare apps to travel to other destinations. Newly implemented vehicle technology launched in cities like Baton Rouge paves the way for products that require new legislation. With new legislation comes new safety definitions.You...
Estate planning for separated spouses
Celebrity deaths like those of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have drawn light to a particular issue in estate planning that can be just as significant for everyday families in Louisiana. While many spouses separate before divorcing and may hesitate to file divorce...
Proper valuation of collectibles important for estate plan
People who are considering estate planning in Louisiana should think not only about financial and real estate assets but collectibles and other assets as well. The Internal Revenue Service defines the term collectible to include works of art, antiques, precious metals...
FMCSA notes increase in fatal large truck crashes in 2016
Despite advances in safety technology, large truck accidents are on the rise. This is according to a new data drill-down report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA has been able to evaluate accurate crash data from 2016, and it found that...