Retail giant Amazon is again under legal scrutiny for some of its business practices. According to Fortune, furniture retailer Williams Sonoma has accused Amazon of creating “strikingly similar” designs to some of its West Elm furniture pieces. As a...

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A business owner’s guide to intellectual property
Entrepreneurs have to learn a tremendous amount of information when starting a business. Between the legalities of running a startup to balancing a budget, business owners have to pick up new strategies quickly and effectively.A critical component of running a...
Why would you factor failure into your business plan?
As you start a business venture, you have high hopes for your future success. You have done your market research, developed your concept and are putting your skills to the test. You may have even patented your product during your early stages of searching for...
Louisiana statute of limitations for product liability is 1 year
Louisiana has a very simple one-year statute of limitations for many laws, including product liability.That may seem a bit short, but experts emphasize that the clock starts ticking from the day you knew or reasonably should have known about the product’s defect...
The danger of deer increases in the fall
As we head deeper into the fall-time months, it’s important to be more aware than ever while driving.Rural areas where deer are more active can always pose a threat to drivers — but during these months, it’s especially important to watch out for deer...
Car accident injuries: what is most common?
When you get into a car accident, injury is a common result. Having a car slam into yours can jostle the body immensely, sometimes crushing the body and breaking bones. Accidents that end in injury can be scary and dangerous, which is why it is important to know the...
When should you update your estate plan?
You finally finished your estate plan. It was a hefty task but you got through it. Unfortunately though, your estate plan is never quite finished. Estate plans should be updated and reviewed periodically.Your estate plan should accurately reflect your life and wishes...
What a car accident can do to your brain
Car accidents bring about a number of damaging consequences for the drivers and their vehicles. They can range from simple bruises and scrapes to burning vehicles and extensive hospital stays. The severity of your injuries all depends how the collision happened and...
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...
Common myths about starting a business
Starting their own business is a dream for many Americans. Maybe you have a big idea you are dying to get on the market, or you want to make your side-hustle a full-time job. Regardless of the business idea, starting your own business can also seem like a big...