When business co-owners reach an impasse, the whole enterprise is at risk. In Louisiana, how you resolve that impasse depends heavily on how your business is structured. A partnership is a creature of the Civil Code — under Article 2801, it’s a juridical
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Bloom Legal Blog, published by Bloom Legal LLC, covers a range of legal topics relevant to individuals and businesses primarily in Louisiana. The blog addresses issues in business law including formation and contracts, criminal defense, immigration law, personal injury claims, and estate planning such as wills and trusts. It also provides information on hurricane and property claim law, reflecting regional concerns. Additional topics include mediation, arbitration, cybersecurity, and construction law. The blog aims to guide readers through legal processes, clarify rights and obligations, and connect them with appropriate legal professionals within the Bloom Legal Network.
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Pro Hac Vice Requirements in the Eastern District of Louisiana
For out-of-state attorneys seeking to represent clients in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (EDLA), admission is not a passive checklist. Practicing in the EDLA requires compliance with specific local rules, mandatory association with local…
What to Include in a Service Agreement for Your Small Business
For small businesses and independent operators, a service agreement is the primary tool protecting your cash flow, your intellectual property, and your operational boundaries. Relying on verbal deals, informal emails, or generic online templates leaves you exposed to non-payment, scope…
Will, Power of Attorney, and Medical Directive: What Each One Actually Does in Louisiana
A complete estate plan is not one document that distributes your property after death. Real protection comes from a coordinated set of instruments that work at different stages of life, capacity, and death. Many people assume a will covers everything…
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Louisiana?
When someone dies without a valid will, they die intestate. In most states, an intestate estate is distributed under that state’s probate statutes, often with a judge exercising some equitable discretion. Louisiana is different. Here, intestate succession is governed by the…
Working With Louisiana Local Counsel: Engagement Letters and Fee-Sharing Rules
When an out-of-state firm takes on litigation in Louisiana, establishing a properly structured relationship with local counsel is one of the first procedural steps — and one of the easiest to get wrong. Louisiana enforces stricter-than-typical rules on both temporary…
How to Update Your Testament After a Major Life Event in Louisiana
A last will and testament is not a static instrument designed to be executed once and set aside indefinitely. It is a foundational component of a comprehensive estate plan that must accurately reflect your current familial, financial, and legal reality.…
What Out-of-State Attorneys Should Know About Louisiana Civil Procedure
Current as of June 2026. Louisiana is the only state whose private law runs on the civil law tradition rather than common law, and that single fact trips up more out-of-state counsel than any other. Its public, constitutional, and criminal…
DWI Refusal in Louisiana: What Happens if You Refuse the Breath Test
When pulled over under suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Louisiana, one of the most critical decisions an individual faces is whether to submit to a chemical breath test. Law enforcement officers often present this choice under high-stress conditions,…
How to Handle a Contract Dispute with a Vendor or Client
For any business owner, running into a contract dispute is not a matter of if, but when. Whether it is a vendor failing to deliver manufacturing components on schedule or a corporate client withholding a milestone payment over a minor…