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View ArticleHurricane Katrina Case Faces Ambiguous Contract Language Hurdle
In the first year of law school, nearly every student takes a course in Contracts. Contract law is one of the bases of our legal system and is at the core of almost all legal agreements. Everytime you...
View ArticleAttorney Jeffrey Berniard makes New Orleans Magazine top lawyers list
Licensed attorneys in New Orleans were asked which attorney they would recommend to residents in the New Orleans area. Attorney Jeffrey Berniard, of the New Orleans-based Berniard Law Firm, LLC, was...
View ArticleHurricane Damage Appraisals at Core of Insurance Dispute
Even in 2012, issues regarding Hurricane Katrina, which occurred in 2005, are still prevalent. Insurance companies are particularly affected by Katrina, and they are still attempting to sort out many...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Federal National Flood Insurance Program as Hurricane...
The Federal National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) is a federal program that allows homeowners to protect against flooding because most homeowners insurance does not cover flooding (You can check...
View ArticleCertification and Settlement in Katrina/Rita Class Action Claims
The settlement in Orrill v. Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan demonstrates some of the hurdles faced by class action litigants and the benefits of having experienced class counsel. In that case, Katrina...
View ArticlePlain Language of the Insurance Policy Trumps Follow Form Rules
“An insurance policy is a contract between the parties and should be construed using the general rules of interpretation of contracts set forth in Civil Code.” As such, the courts generally try to...
View ArticleExperts a Valuable Resource in Hurricane Damage Insurance Litigation
Years after Hurricane Rita, which hit in September 2005, those who have had their homes damaged are still dealing with cleaning up the wreckage and rebuilding. Litigation involving insurance companies...
View ArticleHurricane Lawsuits Demonstrate Value of Proper Representation
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Louisiana legislature set deadlines for the filing of claims for damages resulting from the hurricanes. These dates were September 1, 2007 for...
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Hurricane Katrina Victim Finds Favor in the Louisiana Courts
Hurricanes do not discriminate. Regardless of age, wealth, gender, health, or race, hurricanes are merciless to all they come in contact with. Such was the case for Ms. Taylor, who experienced the...
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