The Reptile Theory: Tips for a Successful Motion in Limine

By now most defense attorneys are familiar with the “Reptile Theory” and have seen their clients fall victim to it time and again.  If this has happened to you, hopefully it was during a deposition and not at trial although neither can be a fun experience when you see...

Louisiana Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020: Understanding the Implications

One of the major outcomes of the 2020 Louisiana Legislative session was the passage of tort reform legislation that supporters argue will lower insurance rates and change the state’s notoriously litigious environment. On July 13, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards signed...