A deposition is a statement given under oath that is used in court proceedings. Sometimes an insurance company will ask a claimant to give a deposition, but it’s a good idea to have a lawyer on your side if this happens. But one lawyer went a little too far according to ABA Journal. A U.S. …
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Two Unusual Moves About Insurance Thanks to the Coronavirus
If you’ve been out on the roads lately, you’ve probably seen much less traffic than usual. This has led to two unusual announcements involving car insurance. KPEL reports. The first is that the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner has invoked Rule 40. This rule makes it illegal for insurance companies to cancel policies or allow non-renewals. The …
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New Orleans May Stay Stricter on Covid Measures for Now
With each day that ticks by, we’re all becoming more eager to get back out on the roads. The economy in Louisiana is going to start reopening on the 16th, but New Orleans will be seeing more restrictions for now. The Lens reports. According to Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the city is using the state guidelines …
Stay-at-home Orders Extended for Two More Weeks
The Governor of Louisiana has extended the statewide stay-at-home orders until May 15 because the state hasn’t met the necessary goals. ArkLaTex reports. The Governor made an announcement yesterday about the reasons for the extension. While areas like New Orleans have met the White House guidelines, there are several parts of the state where the …
ACLU Questions Legality of NOLA COVID-19 Checkpoints
A new plan by the New Orleans Police Department to question people about COVID-19 has caught the attention of the American Civil Liberties Union. KEEL reports on the matter. While the Governor has been trying to find a way to reopen the economy after the shutdown, the Mayor of New Orleans wants to increase quarantine …