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JACKSON LEWIS: Jackson Lewis Attorneys Recognized as the Nation's Most Powerful
Jackson Lewis P.C., one of the country’s preeminent workplace law firms, congratulates Chairman Emeritus Vincent A. Cino, along with Principals Neil H. Dishman, Maurice G. Jenkins, René E. Thorne and Richard F. Vitarelli for their inclusion in Human Resource Executive magazine’s “Most Powerful Employment Attorneys” list for 2019.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Adds Corporate and Commercial Transactions Attorney Jess Frey
Taylor Porter is pleased to welcome corporate and commercial transactions attorney Jess Frey to the Firm as Special Counsel.
CARLETON HEBERT WITTENBRINK SHOENFELT: La. Supreme Court upholds forum selection clause in split decision
Many business contracts between entities in different states contain what are called forum selection clauses.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed the following bills into law from the 2019 Regular Legislative Session.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT: Recent Opinion from Eastern District of Louisiana Addresses Litigation Funding Companies
The rise of litigation finance companies is now well-documented, up to and including Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against Gawker.
BROUSSARD & DAVID: Louisiana Native Sues Fishing Captain Following Maritime Injury
A Louisiana man is suing a Texas fishing captain following injuries suffered while working on the captain’s vessel.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Welcomes Students Selected for The Lamar Governor’s Fellowship Program in Louisiana Government
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the 13 college students who have been chosen to participate in The Lamar Governor’s Fellowship Program in Louisiana Government.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed the following bills into law from the 2019 Regular Legislative Session: SB 1- Provides for investment of funds by board of trustees for Bossier City Police Pension and Relief Fund.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: EEOC Sues Houma Sandblasting, Painting, and Coating Service Provider for Disability Discrimination
Tamco Professional Coating Services, Inc. violated federal law when it discriminated against an employee because of his disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed.
FLANAGAN PARTNERS LLP: Thomas Flanagan to Present on Appellate Practice
Thomas Flanagan will present on the topic of appellate practice at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting and summer school on June 3.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Crochet Ranked Among Nation’s Top Tier in Environmental Law by Chambers USA 2019
Taylor Porter Partner and Environmental Practice Leader Anne Crochet was ranked in the nation's top tier, Band 1, in environmental law by clients and the Chambers USA 2019 rankings.
FORMAN WATKINS: FormanWatkins Welcomes New Associate in New Orleans Office
The Firm is proud to welcome Kassie Lee Richbourg to our New Orleans office!
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.s. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Louisiana Construction Company Paying $178,766 in Back Wages to 108 Employees
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Gomez Drywall Contractors Inc. – based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and operating in Louisiana since 2017 – has paid $178,766 in back wages to 108 employees for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA) overtime and recordkeeping requirements.
BURGOS & ASSOCIATES: Attorney Spotlight: Gabriel Mondino
This month we had the opportunity to speak with Gabriel Mondino, our Immigration Attorney at Burgos & Associates.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT: Penalties Increase for Employers Under the LHWCA
As of January 23, 2019, three monetary penalties for employers under the LHWCA have increased in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Recognizes Police Week
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019.
HAMMONDS SILLS ADKINS GUICE LLP: Alejandro Perkins Receives Honorary Doctorate from Grambling State University
HSAG partner, Alejandro Perkins, received an honorary doctorate degree from Grambling State University at their commencement exercise held on Friday, May 10th at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, Louisiana.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana Pays Tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers in Observance of National Police Week
United States Attorney David C. Joseph recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal police officers during National Police Week, which is being observed this week, Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Justice Department and Louisiana Supreme Court Reach Agreement to Provide Language Assistance for Individuals Not Proficient In English
The Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the Louisiana Supreme Court (LSC) that recognizes the LSC’s commitment to work with the Louisiana Judiciary to phase-in a language access program that will provide oral and written language assistance services at no cost to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals in all state court proceedings and operations.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Groves Lowe to be Honored as “Sustaining Member of the Year” by Junior League of Baton Rouge
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe will receive the 2019 "Sustaining Member of the Year" award from the Junior League of Baton Rouge, recognizing her for contributions to the organization, and professional and community accomplishments within Baton Rouge.