Construction Law Update: What's Changing in Louisiana 2026

Thu May 28 2026 at 11:30 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

1515 Poydras St | New Orleans

CMAA Gulf Coast Chapter
Publisher/HostCMAA Gulf Coast Chapter
Construction Law Update: What's Changing in Louisiana 2026
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Construction Law Update: What's Changing in Louisiana 2026
About this Event

Construction Law Update:

What's Changing in Louisiana

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This session will explore recent legislative amendments and emerging trends in caselaw affecting the construction industry. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how these changes impact owners, sureties, general contractors, and program managers, along with practical strategies for implementing them in day-to-day project and contract management.


FEATURED SPEAKER
Michael S. Blackwell is an equity partner at Riess LeMieux, LLC, where he represents clients across the construction industry, including general contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, insurers, and sureties. His practice covers contract negotiation and drafting, construction disputes, corporate transactions, and commercial litigation, with experience before arbitration panels, administrative tribunals, judges, and juries. He regularly lectures on Louisiana construction law updates, ethics, and liability for engineers, construction managers, and public entities.

Mr. Blackwell has served as Chairman of the Construction Law Committee for the New Orleans Bar Association since 2017 and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in Construction Law and Commercial Litigation. Since 2023, he has been named a Super Lawyer in Construction Litigation.

SCHEDULE

11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. - Registration & Lunch

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - Introduction & Announcement

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Presentation with Q&A

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1515 Poydras St, 1515 Poydras Street, New Orleans, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00 to USD 35.00

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