Will copyrights protect your business?
Louisiana business owners have a lot on the line when it comes to brand name, design, and the things associated with them. Because of the ties that bind reputation to success, it is important for you to copyright and protect different aspects of your business.FindLaw...
Ain’t that America – Part 3
Part Three: What are your rights when your property is taken?In the first segment of this blog, we explored the new film "Little Pink House" which chronicles Ms. Susette Kelo's struggle to keep her little pink house from being taken by the city of New London,...
Starting a new business involves numerous steps
Perhaps it has been a lifelong dream of yours to start your own business. Instead of continuing to wait for every condition to be just right, you have decided to take the plunge. You know that you must make numerous decisions before you can even open your doors.After...
When would I need an NDA?
If you own or work for a company in Louisiana and are looking to hire an external agency to help you with some advertising campaigns, you will likely have to share sensitive business information with them. Similarly, if you are considering a merger with another...
Understanding FMLA provisions
If you own a business in Louisiana or work in the human resources department for a company, you will want to understand the various laws governing employment law. One of these laws is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Many people may be familiar with this law...
Tips for non-compete agreements in Louisiana
Protecting Your BusinessMost business owners would agree that one of their biggest priorities is protecting their intellectual property, trade secrets or other sensitive/private data.To that end, many employers attempt to implement non-compete agreements to keep their...
Dave Woolridge selected Managing Shareholder
The Firm is pleased to announce the election of David A. Woolridge, Jr. as the new Managing Shareholder of Roedel Parsons. David leads our corporate law, business transactions, successions and estate planning sections. He currently serves as General Counsel for the...
Ain’t that America – Part II
Part Two: There are always two sides to the storyIn the first segment of this blog we opened with the story of Ms. Susette Kelo and her little pink house, which was taken by the government and given to a private developer under the color of law. The film "Little Pink...