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    Louisiana Builders Right To Repair Current Law Summary:

    Current Law Summary: (HB 401; Acts 1993, No 841) The New Home and Warranty Act was amended to include a Notice and Opportunity to repair provision which requires homeowners to inform builders of alleged defects and give them an opportunity to make any necessary repairs. The Act contains 19 warranty exclusions including soil movement, normal wear and tear, mold and mold damage. The law also extended warranty coverage for foundations and structural components (5years), plumbing and electrical systems (2 years) and cosmetic (1 year).


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    Commercial and Residential contractors licensure is required. Separate licensure is required for plumbing, and asbestos abatement trades.


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    Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana
    Local # 1984
    3105 Desoto St
    Monroe, LA 71201
    http://www.hbanela.com

    Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana
    Local # 1972
    2038 E 70th St
    Shreveport, LA 71105
    http://www.nwlahba.org

    Home Builders Association of Natchitoches Area
    Local # 1990
    PO Box 2610
    Natchitoches, LA 71457


    Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana
    Local # 1912
    2017-B MacArthur Dr
    Alexandria, LA 71301


    St Landry Home Builders Association
    Local # 1981
    PO Box 1998
    Opelousas, LA 70571


    Tangipahoa Home Builders Association
    Local # 1915
    PO Box 1338
    Hammond, LA 70404
    http://www.tangihomebuilders.com

    Home Builders Association of Louisiana Inc
    Local # 1900
    660 Laurel St Ste A
    Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    http://www.lhba.org


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    $27B Meta Data Center Pushes Louisiana Toward Massive Power Expansion

    April 27, 2026 —
    Meta Platforms has reached an agreement with Entergy Louisiana to fund new energy infrastructure to support its planned $27-billion data center in Richland Parish, a project the company says could ultimately scale to 5 GW, becoming its largest facility to date. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has described the site as large enough to cover a significant portion of Manhattan. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Vince Kong, Engineering News-Record
    Mr. Kong may be contacted at kongv@enr.com

    Celebrating 29 Years – Thank You for Your Continued Trust!

    April 20, 2026 —
    For 29 years, Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP has grown alongside the clients and communities we proudly serve. What began as a single office in Orange County has evolved into a multi-state firm with 11 locations across five states. Today, we are proud to be supported by a dedicated team of more than 200 attorneys and over 400 employees who work every day to deliver exceptional service and results. This milestone is not just about where we started; it’s about the people who have helped shape who we are today. Our continued growth reflects the strength of our relationships, the trust of our clients and partners, and the commitment of our team. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Dolores Montoya, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara LLP

    Urban Digital Twins: How Virtual Cities Could Help Build Smarter Cities

    August 11, 2026 —
    Traffic congestion, endless construction, flooded streets and power outages. For city leaders and residents alike, these disruptions are simply part of daily urban life. But an emerging tool, known as the urban digital twin, could help cities anticipate problems before they occur by allowing planners to simulate responses, stress-test infrastructure, and evaluate decisions before implementing them in the real world. What Is an Urban Digital Twin? An urban digital twin is a dynamic, data-driven virtual model of a real city. It uses AI analytics and combines 3D modeling with real-time data and information from sources such as IoT sensors, traffic cameras, satellite feeds, infrastructure databases, utility networks, and environmental data including weather systems and heat maps to create a continuously updated digital representation of the urban environment that mirrors infrastructure, movement and systems in real time. In other words, it is a living digital replica of a city. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Pillsbury

    Limitations of Liability Provisions in Construction Contracts: A Means to Manage Risk and Limit Financial Exposure

    June 23, 2026 —
    Taking a cue from architects and engineers, construction contractors have started inserting limitation of liability clauses in their construction contracts to manage risk and limit financial exposure. This article will address the specific risks that can be limited through an LOL, tips for negotiating the LOL terms with reluctant owners to cover those specific risks, how to limit unintended consequences of an LOL (such as relieving an insurer of its obligations to cover certain losses), and approaches to setting the amount of the liability cap in the LOL. Addressing Particular Risks An LOL can address a wide range of risks, including:
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    • Liability related to intellectual property
    Reprinted courtesy of Ellen Chapelle, Richard Reizen, Hannah Batsche, Construction Executive, a publication of Associated Builders and Contractors. All rights reserved. Read the full story...

    Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Multiple Snell & Wilmer Attorneys and Practices

    August 11, 2026 —
    PHOENIX – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that its attorneys have received 57 individual recognitions in their respective fields, by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2026. These prestigious rankings are driven by independent interviews with clients of the firm and members of the legal community. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Snell & Wilmer

    11 Payne & Fears Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers

    August 24, 2026 —
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    • Benjamin A. Nix
      • Trade Secrets Law
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    • Jeffrey K. Brown
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      • Labor Law – Management
      • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Daniel F. Fears
      • Employment Law – Management
      • Labor Law – Management
      • Litigation – Labor and Employment
    • Daniel M. Livingston
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Litigation – Real Estate
    Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Payne & Fears

    Prefatory Contract Language Cannot Be Used to Create an Ambiguity with Operative Provisions

    May 12, 2026 —
    Contract drafting and interpretation matters. A case dealt with the potential conflict with prefatory language in an agreement compared with operative provisions in the agreement. The trial court held that the operative provisions control. I discussed this case here where the appellate court reversed based on the prefatory language. But, through a motion for rehearing, the appellate court reconsidered its position and affirmed the trial court based on the operative provisions, mainly that the prefatory language cannot be used to create an ambiguity with operative provisions. Consider this explanation in affirming the trial court:
    Because the trial court correctly found that the initial language in the contract was prefatory and could not be used to create an ambiguity in the remainder of the contract, we affirm the final judgment.
    Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of David Adelstein, Kirwin Norris
    Mr. Adelstein may be contacted at dma@kirwinnorris.com

    Shane Singh Named One of Los Angeles Business Journal's 'Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles' for 2026

    April 27, 2026 —
    Sacramento Partner Shane Singh has been named one of the Los Angeles Business Journal's "Top 100 Lawyers of Los Angeles" for 2026. The LABJ’s annual list honors Los Angeles' top lawyers for their achievements within the city's business community. Read the full story...
    Reprinted courtesy of Lewis Brisbois