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Kim Phan of Troutman Pepper has been elected as the organization's president.
Kim Phan, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Privacy + Cyber Practice Group, has been elected as the president of the National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys (NCVAA). The NCVAA is the first-ever national Vietnamese American bar association for attorneys, law students, judges, and legal scholars. Phan was sworn in as the president on September 16, 2023, for the 2023-2024 term.
McGuireWoods is once again recognized by The National Law Journal as a leader in ESG and community impact on September 21.
McGuireWoods, a leading law firm, has once again been recognized for its exceptional efforts in environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) and community impact. The National Law Journal has awarded the firm the prestigious ESG and Community Impact Leader award for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights McGuireWoods' commitment to pro bono work, social responsibility, and its ability to meet the growing demand for advice on ESG issues from clients.
Tara K. Righetti will speak about carbon capture at the Liskow Visiting Professor in Energy Law Lecture in 2023
Tara K. Righetti, a professor at the University of Wyoming College of Law, has been chosen as the speaker for the 2023 Liskow Visiting Professor in Energy Law Lecture at LSU Law. The lecture, titled "Land & Regulatory Consequences of Carbon Sequestration Well Classifications," will focus on carbon capture and will take place on November 14 in the Robinson Courtroom.
Judge Karen Wells Roby receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Louis A. Martinet Legal Society
Judge Karen Wells Roby is being recognized as a true trailblazer and leader for Black lawyers and judges. Recently, she was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Greater New Orleans Louis A. Martinet Legal Society for her unwavering commitment to improving the legal profession. This prestigious award is given to individuals who have dedicated their entire lives to serving and advancing the legal field.
Tulane Inn of Court highlighted by University for creating excellence in legal field
In today's polarized society, organizations like the Inns of Court play a crucial role in promoting civility and professionalism in the legal profession. The Tulane Inn of Court, a non-partisan group that has been around for 36 years, is dedicated to fostering excellence among judges, attorneys, and other members of the legal community. It provides a platform for networking, mentorship, and discussions on current legal issues.
Louisiana State University Law School celebrates 1989 alum
Louisiana State University Law School recently celebrated one of its esteemed alumni, Kristin Wall, who graduated from the law school in 1989. Wall currently serves as the CEO and President of Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC), the largest workers' compensation insurance provider in the state.
Self qualifying forms open for Louisiana State Bar Association elections
The Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) has announced several leadership positions that are open for the upcoming 2023 LSBA election cycle. The association has opened self-qualifying positions for interested individuals to apply for until October 16th. The elections will be conducted entirely electronically, with electronic ballots made available to LSBA members on November 6th and a deadline for casting votes on November 20th.
Louisiana inmates file class action over Angola prison's farm work requirements
Louisiana State Penitentiary inmates have filed a class action against public safety officials, alleging that they were illegally required to perform agricultural work at the Angola prison during humid, triple-digit weather for 2 cents an hour or less.
Louisiana Attorney General files to block Governor's pardon actions
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has taken legal action against Governor John Bel Edwards, accusing him of disregarding the regulations set by the Board of Pardons. In a lawsuit filed on September 20th, Landry argued that the Governor's actions did not adhere to the proper eligibility and notice rules, timeliness requirements, and necessary steps of the process. The lawsuit specifically targeted the scheduling of Clemency hearings for 20 violent offenders who had previously been convicted and sentenced to the death penalty. These hearings were set to take place in...
The Louisiana Supreme Court will celebrate Constitution Day 2023
The Louisiana Supreme Court will be celebrating Constitution Day 2023 by offering free pocket-sized copies of the U.S. Constitution to visitors of the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse. From Monday, September 18th to Friday, September 22nd, anyone who visits the courthouse, located at 400 Royal Street in New Orleans' French Quarter, will receive a pocket-sized version of the document.
Former Louisiana Supreme Clerk dies, age 89
Former Louisiana Supreme Clerk of Court, Frans J. Labranche, Jr., passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the age of 89. Labranche dedicated over 18 years of his life to serving the high court, holding the position of clerk of court from 1978 to 1996, and working as a deputy clerk from 1977 to 1978.
Plaintiff's attorney talks adding new defendant to cold medicine lawsuit
Attorney Jason Richards plans to add Kenvue as a defendant to his Northern District of Florida complaint
2 hedge funds seek to intervene in MMA law firm disciplinary proceedings
Two Florida hedge funds have filed motions in the Western District of Louisiana to become intervenors in disciplinary proceedings against a Houston law firm accused of participating in a litigation-harvesting scheme involving Louisiana hurricane-damage victims.
Taylor Porter is excited to sponsor the Will Kimbrough concert
Taylor Porter is excited to sponsor the Will Kimbrough concert at the Hartley/Vey Studio Theatre at the Manship Theater on October 6.
Juveniles removed from Angola prison facility amid continuing legal actions
Louisiana officials removed juvenile inmates from a controversial holding facility on the grounds of the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola on Friday, but the legal battle surrounding the conditions at the facility is continuing.
Drug companies, others sued over allegedly ineffective decongestant
Florida plaintiff Steve Audelo accused, P&G, Johnson & Johnson Consumer of fraud and deception
Highlights employment opportunities for local law students
Taylor Porter’s Diversity committee is proud to have developed a program that highlights employment opportunities for local law students.
Federal judge orders removal of juveniles now being held at Angola prison
Louisiana corrections officials are appealing a recent federal court order that requires the Office of Juvenile Justice to remove all youth housed at the former death row at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola by Friday.
Ethics board recommends Landry pay penalty for alleged ethics violation
Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry has labeled the Louisiana Ethics Board “heavily left-leaning” and a practitioner of election interference after the board filed ethics charges over his acceptance of private airfare for a trip to Hawaii.
Appeals court rules Biden administration illegally pressured social media platforms
A federal appeals court has affirmed that some federal agencies coerced social-media companies in violation of the First Amendment, but justices also narrowed a lower court decision in litigation advanced by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.