Greenwald Law Firm Blog

What an Executor of a Will Can and Cannot Do

by admin | Mar 22, 2021 | Successions

Let’s say you’ve been named the executor of a will. What exactly does that mean? What responsibilities and limitations do you have? From notifying the heirs of an estate to managing someone’s assets, you now possess a whole host of complex responsibilities. In this...

Criminal Aiding and Abetting

by admin | Feb 10, 2021 | Criminal

Any person accused of criminal aiding and abetting assisted someone in committing a crime, one way or another. Generally, these people are not present when the actual crime occurs. However, they knew about the crime before or after it happened, and helped the person...

Burglary, Theft, and Robbery: Main Differences

by admin | Feb 9, 2021 | Criminal

If you unlawfully take someone else’s property, they have the right to bring criminal charges against you. Although you might think burglary, theft, and robbery are different words for the same crime, Louisiana law defines them as different crimes. The most important...

5 Steps to Take When Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, or Domestic Violence

by admin | Jan 20, 2021 | Criminal

Although false sexual assault accusations are uncommon, they do happen more frequently than some people would like to believe. If you’re experiencing the nightmare of being falsely accused, you are probably completely unsure of how to prepare and what to expect. In...

Can you own a firearm after a felony?

by admin | Jan 20, 2021 | Criminal

Finding out whether you can own a firearm after a felony offense can be a tricky process. We’re here to help you figure out if you are eligible for possessing a gun after a felony conviction in Louisiana. Our attorneys at Greenwald Law Firm understand that state and...

6 Common Oilfield Injuries

by admin | Dec 29, 2020 | Oilfield Injury, Personal Injury

Working in an oilfield always provides the risk of danger. It is not a typical job, often requiring intense labor and harsh schedules. On top of that, even when meeting all the rules and regulations, the environment is not always guaranteed to be safe. Due to this,...

Can I Be Arrested for Shoplifting After Leaving the Store Without Getting Caught?

by admin | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

Just because you make it out of the store without getting caught doesn’t mean you’re in the clear entirely. It is definitely possible to be arrested for shoplifting after you left the store without getting caught. If you’ve been accused, charged, or arrested for...

What Are the Reasons You Could Lose Your Personal Injury Case

by admin | Dec 28, 2020 | Car Accident, Personal Injury

Pursuing a personal injury claim is rarely as simple as presenting what happened to you, how you feel and how much you want in damages. Many people come to us with misconceptions about personal injury claims. This leads to claims being settled on unfavorable terms or...

Head Injury Compensation Claim Guide

by admin | Nov 12, 2020 | Car Accident, Personal Injury

Head injuries take many forms. They can be as simple as minor bruising and skin lacerations, to a concussion, fractured skull or traumatic brain injury. Even the most minor of head injuries create lifelong symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and vision problems....

What Behaviors Are Considered Criteria For A Hostile Work Environment?

by admin | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

People often believe that simple unpleasantries can create a hostile work environment. This is a common misconception. A lack of perks, an obnoxious coworker, or lack of promotion doesn’t constitute a hostile work environment. To be a hostile work environment, the...