Signing a commercial lease is not something to be taken lightly. Finding a space that works for your business can help you prosper. You want to make sure you negotiate a fair lease agreement. Certain terms could hurt your ability to grow or hurt your business...
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Tips for Louisiana businesses that have decided to dissolve
An entrepreneur in Louisiana may cultivate and grow a business for many years. However, for a variety of reasons, they may reach a point where they decide that it is best to close their doors. Having an exit strategy in such situations is imperative to ensuring that...
When is it necessary for contractors in Louisiana to be licensed?
In general, contractors for commercial construction projects in Louisiana will hire subcontractors to perform various tasks. This ensures that these tasks are completed by those with specialized training and knowledge. However, it is also important that contractors...
Executing a business plan can benefit Louisiana entrepreneurs
There are many legal aspects to starting a business in Louisiana. It is important that any applicable regulations are adhered to, that the right permits are obtained, that any necessary paperwork is filed with the appropriate entity and that any applicable fees are...
How long can one take to bring a breach of contract claim?
When a Louisiana property owner alleges that there was some defect in the construction of the property, he or she may want to pursue a lawsuit against the contractor. Contractors facing such actions should understand how patent versus latent defects affect how long a...
Louisiana court allows pipeline construction project to continue
An appellate court in Louisiana has permitted the construction of a pipeline through the state's wetlands to proceed. The lawsuit began in 2017 and claimed that the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources improperly granted a permit for the "Bayou Bridge Pipeline"...
Construction law governs the process of subcontracting
Construction projects in Baton Rouge are often overseen by a general contractor. However, because the nature of these projects are so complex, general contractors often form agreements with subcontractors who will perform specific tasks. The subcontractor reports to...
Mistakes new businesses need to avoid
Getting a business off the ground is an exhaustive endeavor. It can take years of meticulous planning and organizing to get your dream up and running. The extensive process of creating a business makes it easy to miss details or make mistakes. If you’re not...
What are some common types of construction defects?
In a perfect world, commercial construction projects would be completed exactly how the parties to the project envision them. However, when project owners, contractors and subcontractors in Louisiana combine efforts in a commercial construction project, things do not...
Pursuing a satisfactory resolution to construction defect claims
A construction project in Louisiana can involve many parties, including the project owner, designers, lenders, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and even government agencies, to name a few. All these parties must work together to make the project a success....