Lene Caracas-Apuntar News
38th Annual Fellows Gala
Join us on April 19, 2024, at the 38th Annual Fellows Gala as we honor outstanding individuals: Distinguished Jurist Elizabeth Erny Foote, Distinguished Attorney Harry J. “Skip” Philips, Distinguished Professor John K. Pierre, and Calogero Justice Award Recipient Bernard “Bernie” E. Boudreaux, Jr.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana announces U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Announces the Appointment of Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in Monroe Division
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the appointment of Catherine Semmes to serve as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“Serving the Public and the Profession”
The LSBA ATJ Program kicked off the new year hosting a course during LSU Law Center’s Apprenticeship Week titled “Serving the Public and the Profession” led by LSBA Past President Marta-Ann Schnabel.
got CLE? on December 12, 2022
"got CLE??" We do: Seven hours of multi-topic presentations by seasoned professionals! Receive the latest information on voir dire, successions, navigating with healthcare providers, an in-depth look at direct examination, defamation and insurance coverage, and technology in the courts. Plus, get your required ethics hour too!
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Dr. Angela White-Bazile received the Hidden Figure Award from the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division
Dr. Angela White-Bazile, Executive Counsel for Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, received the Hidden Figure Award from the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division during the Virtual Achievement Awards Champagne Reception on July 23, 2020.
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Louisiana Supreme Court Announcement Regarding 2020 Bar Examination
Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order permitting certain “Qualified Candidates” for admission to the Louisiana State Bar to be admitted to practice without the requirement of sitting for and passing the bar examination in 2020, provided all other usual requirements for admission are met.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: Mark appointed Co-Lead Counsel in the Hard Rock collapse class action
Congratulations to Mark Glago for being appointed Co-Lead Counsel of the plaintiff attorneys in the Hard Rock collapse class action.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: NOTICE: Bills Signed, Vetoed by Gov. Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed several bills into law and vetoed a number of bills.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: EDLA U.S. Attorney Joins Department Of Justice To Target Covid-19 Related Housing Predatory Practices
As the country adopts drastic measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, many Americans have lost their jobs and many more have seen their wages curtailed.
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: John Jerry Glas Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
John Jerry Glas has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Signs Executive Order Postponing Louisiana's Primary Election
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an executive order postponing Louisiana’s upcoming elections including the presidential primary in response to COVID-19, commonly called the coronavirus.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty To Failing To Declare More Than $700,000 In Stolen Money On Tax Return. Admits To Stealing Over Five Million from New Orleans Law Firm and Real Estate Company
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced today that PEGGY NAGELE, age 65 of Thibodeaux, Louisiana pleaded guilty January 24, 2019 to a one count bill of information, charging her with violating Title 26, United States Code, Section 7206, making false statements on an income tax return.
FORMAN WATKINS: Gault and Ritchie Obtain Bench Trial Verdict
Win Gault and Spencer Ritchie obtained a bench trial verdict in favor of an oil and gas company in a contractual indemnity action pending in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
LUGENBUHL WHEATON PECK RANKING & HUBBARD: Lugenbuhl Welcomes Of Counsel Attorney Todd Crawford
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Crawford, who joins the New Orleans headquarters as an of counsel attorney.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Six Taylor Porter Attorneys to Serve as Lead Presenters at BRBA CLE By The Hour
Six Taylor Porter attorneys will serve as presenters at the annual Baton Rouge Bar Association "CLE By the Hour" seminar event, to be held at the Renaissance BR Hotel on Dec. 6-7, 13-14, and 27-28.
FORMAN WATKINS & KRUTZ LLP: FormanWatkins Promotes Experience of Labor & Employment Practice Group in Recognition of Labor Day
FormanWatkins’ labor and employment law practice offers a comprehensive mix of counseling and litigation services.