Unprecedented flooding has severely impacted the City of Houston and Southeast Texas due to Hurricane Harvey. In August 2016, South Louisiana and the Capital Region were affected by a major rain and flood event. In response, Kean Miller created the South Louisiana Flood section of our Louisiana Law Blog as a legal resource for those
Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act Training Required for Mold Remediation Licensing
By Trippe Hawthorne on
One of the activities regulated and licensed by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors is Mold Remediation. Any person engaging in or holding herself/himself out as engaging in mold remediation must have a mold remediation license issued by the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors. Persons violating that prohibition are subject to administrative and…
Suspension of Insurance Provisions in Flood Affected Parishes
By emergency declaration issued August 18, 2016, the Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Insurance adopted Emergency Rule 27. Emergency Rule 27 allows the Department of Insurance to suspend certain statutes in the Louisiana Insurance Code and the rules and regulations promulgated under those statutes that may affect families and business affected by the current…
Louisiana Flooding and the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act
By Kean Miller on
Posted in South Louisiana Flooding
To many people, pets are considered a member of the family. Losing a pet can be devastating, especially during a major disaster if you are unsure of the safety of your pet. During the rescue efforts of Hurricane Katrina, many families were saved but had to leave their pets behind as the rescue efforts did…
Landlord and Tenant Rights and Obligations in Light of Louisiana Flooding
By Kean Miller on
The recent flooding of the Baton Rouge and surrounding communities has ravaged property, devastated lives, and impacted businesses. Much of the legal discussion surrounding the flooding in Louisiana will inevitably involve the ins and outs of flood insurance and FEMA assistance. However, there are other legal implications of the floods that need some consideration, such…