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Blank Rome hosts 2023 Income Tax Conference & Spring Audit Session on April 24 - 27, 2023
Blank Rome State + Local Tax (“SALT”) partner Mitchell A. Newmark and of counsel Philip M. Tatarowicz will serve as speakers at the Council on State Taxation’s (“COST”). -
Taylor Porter Attorney Lauren Hadden Selected Among Finalists for LADC Frank L. Maraist Award.
Taylor Porter attorney Lauren Hadden has been selected among 12 finalists for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel’s 2021 Frank L. Maraist Award. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes Seven Students for 2019 Summer Law Clerk Second Session
Taylor Porter will host seven students for the second session of its 2019 summer law clerk program in which under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer. -
Law professor backs judge's claim that poor funding is no excuse for violation of constitutional rights
A Louisiana judge recently allowed a class-action lawsuit to advance on behalf of poverty-stricken Louisianans, claiming that the state does impoverished defendants a disservice and violates their constitutional rights through failing to properly represent them -
Special counsel: Best and brightest in legal field attracted to health care law
BATON ROUGE – Health care law is attracting the best and brightest in the legal profession, according to the former Louisiana assistant attorney general currently on Jones Walker's new special counsel on the firm's health care practice team. -
Bucking foreclosure ruling won't be easy for investors in Baton Rouge high-rise
BATON ROUGE – Getting a foreclosure ruling overturned is an uphill task, according to Elizabeth Futrell, a bankruptcy attorney for the New Orleans-based Jones Walker law firm. -
Judge settles some of the claims over 2005 fatal beating by New Orleans police
NEW ORLEANS — After refusing to dismiss a lawsuit against the city of New Orleans and several police officers for the fatal beating of a man in 2005, a federal judge has decided a number of claims in the suit in favor of the deceased man’s relatives. -
New Edwards administration likely to leave tort reform alone
BATON ROUGE — Republicans and tort reform advocates didn't expect John Bel Edwards to win the governor's race in Louisiana, but now people with an eye on the state's history of litigation are paying close attention to see how the issue of tort reform will be handled by the new administration. -
New Orleans business alleges it was duped to buy solar tax credits
A New Orleans company is suing a solar energy business, alleging it was duped in a scheme to purchase solar-panel tax credits. -
Oil business sues energy company, seeks $12 million in decommissioning expenses
A Virginia-based company is suing a Houston energy business, alleging breach of contract regarding decommissioning of oil wells and pipelines. -
Ex-prisoner sues prosecutors, police after he's exonerated
A former prisoner who served 33 behind bars for the murder of a police officer’s wife—a crime for which he was later exonerated—is suing detectives and prosecutors in the case. -
New York corporations sue VT Halter Marine, alleging breach of contract
Several New York corporations are suing VT Halter Marine, alleging it supplied an inoperable tug and barge unit. -
Impala Terminals Burnside blames marine vessel, owners for damages
A Delaware-based marine business is suing two shipping companies who own and operate a bulk carrier, along with the vessel and its appurtenances, alleging negligence in regard to a 2015 Mississippi River maneuver which the plaintiff claims resulted in the vessel running aground and partially destroyed its worksite. -
Exporter asks court to seize cargo in port
NEW ORLEANS -- An export company is asking a federal judge to seize its cargo of Distiller's Dried Grains before it leaves port. -
Defense attorney, Jones Walker partner in as new Louisiana State Bar Association President
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana State Bar Association has named white collar crime defense and corporate compliance attorney Mark A. -
Real estate investors sue sellers of Marrero apartment complex over alleged HUD violations
NEW ORLEANS – A California corporation and a Mississippi partnership brought a lawsuit against a Jefferson Parish company on alleged breach of duty in a 2014 matter. -
Grain cooperative seeks settlement with adjacent landowner
A Minnesota business brought a lawsuit against a firm seeking property rights compliance. -
Cashier sued by employer for allegedly stealing $21K from safe and cash drawer
GRETNA – A recycling company is suing one of its cashiers claiming she stole $21,000 from her cash drawer and a safe on the premises over a seven month period. -
Cleaning company sued by customer over alleged breach of contract
GRETNA – A cleaning company is being sued by one of its customers for allegedly breaching a settlement agreement.
