A criminal case against three men accused of running a $364 million Ponzi scheme serves as a reminder to investors in Louisiana to choose their money managers carefully. A federal investigation in Maryland has resulted in the arrest of three men and charges of wire...
Complex Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense & Insurance Claims
Month: September 2018
Reckless driver kills motorcyclist in Louisiana
A 39-year-old man was killed on the morning of Sept 12 when his motorcycle struck a minivan being driven recklessly according to the Louisiana State Police. The man behind the wheel of the minivan has been cited for failing to yield, but reports suggest that the...
Contractor agrees to restitution in fraud case
A Louisiana construction contractor gave an Alford plea on Sept. 4 to filing or maintaining false public records after being accused of over 135 counts of various white collar crimes in several separate parishes. The 41-year-old man maintained his innocence but said...
Three tips for businesses to prevent corporate fraud
Every business worries about offenses that could lead to criminal charges. The mere allegation of corporate fraud could have devastating effects for an entire company, including decreased business, negative publicity and lower morale. The average business in the...
Liability for bicycle accidents in Louisiana
Liability for accidents between cars and bicycles comes down to the question of who was negligent. In most cases, both parties are at fault to some degree, but fault must be determined based on state and local traffic laws. Both drivers and cyclists have what is...