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WILLIAMSON FONTENOT CAMPBELL & WHITTINGTON LLC: What Makes A Good Injury Attorney In Baton Rouge?
It’s never quiet in a big, bustling city like Baton Rouge.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT: Eric Winder Sella Presents CLE on Civil Litigation
On June 18, 2019 Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett attorney Eric Winder Sella provided continuing legal education (CLE) on civil litigation in New Orleans, Louisiana, as part of the National Business Institute’s “Civil Trial: Everything You Need to Know” seminar.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards, DOTD Secretary Wilson Dedicate Highway to Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined former Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Rep. Sam Jones and local officials for the unveiling of the Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Jeff Landry Offered Tips to Safely Celebrate Independence Day
As Louisiana residents prepared for the patriotic celebrations, family barbecues, and firework displays – Attorney General Jeff Landry encourages all to put safety first. “I hope everyone keeps this great American holiday safe and fun,” said General Landry.
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.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Von Lewis
Jatavian put in some incredible work when I thought all was lost.
HAMMONDS SILLS ADKINS GUICE LLP: 2019 HSAG Louisiana School Law Workshop Announced
Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP is proud to announce the 2019 edition of our annual School Law Workshop.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Justice Department and Dillard University Agree To Renewal and Extension of Settlement Agreement
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana announced the renewal and extension of a settlement agreement with Dillard University, a Historically Black College and University in New Orleans, Louisiana, under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
BAKER MCKENZIE: The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers Inducts George Avraam as Fellow
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers announced the election of Baker McKenzie partner George Avraam as a new Fellow.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Groves Lowe to be Inducted into University High Alumni Hall of Distinction
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe will be inducted into the University High Alumni Hall of Distinction as part of the Fall 2019 Class.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “2019 Summer Law Clerk Feature”: William & Mary, Northwestern Students Share What They Learned
As part of Taylor Porter's annual summer law clerk program, our Firm hosted eight students from five law schools for the first session, including William & Mary Law School student Eleanor Gilbert and Northwestern Pritzker School of Law student Emilio Figueroa.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Becomes Law
The Health Care Coverage for Louisiana Families Protection Act, bipartisan legislation pushed by Attorney General Jeff Landry to protect patients with pre-existing conditions should federal courts continue to rule the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional, has become law in Louisiana.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: SCOTUS Preserves Veterans Memorial, Attorney General Jeff Landry Praises Ruling
The United States Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling on Thursday protecting a memorial honoring World War I veterans in Maryland against a lawsuit aimed at forcing the State to tear down the historic cross.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “2019 Summer Law Clerk Feature”: LSU Students Share What They Learned
As part of Taylor Porter's annual summer law clerk program, our Firm hosted eight students from five law schools for the first session, including four students from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The LSU law students included Beverly Perkins, 2L; and Braxton Duhon, Zach Lester, and Patrick Riley, 1L's.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. John Bel Edwards, Local, State and Federal Officials Assess Hurricane Preparedness in the New Orleans Area
Gov. John Bel Edwards, along with local, state, and federal officials, addressed the state of hurricane preparedness for the greater New Orleans area for the 2019 hurricane season that began on June 1.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Former Investigator with District Attorney’s Office for the 22nd Judicial District Sentenced to 3 Years Probation after Pleading Guilty to Making False Statements to Federal Authorities
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that JEFFERY B. MONTALBANO, age 58, a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, was sentenced yesterday by United States District Judge Susie Morgan to three years of probation after previously pleading guilty to making false statements to federal authorities, in violation of 18 U.S.C. ' 1001(a)(2).
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards (June 12, 2019)
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed the following bills into law from the 2019 Regular Legislative Session: ACT 173—SB 3 Provides authority for the commissioner of the OMV to waive any penalty, procedure, or requirement for failure to maintain insurance provided that the principal driver of the motor vehicle is the registered owner or owner's spouse or child who was in the hospital or has died, and the owner can provide such proof to the commissioner.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: ICYMI: The Advocate: Uninsured Rate Dropped Faster Than Other States Because of Medicaid Expansion
Thanks to Gov. Edwards’ decision to expand Medicaid, Louisiana’s uninsured rate dropped faster than that of other states, making Louisiana an outlier while coverage stalled nationwide, a new report notes.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Miyagi Presents “Navigating the MSP” Seminar at State Bar Annual Meeting
Taylor Porter Partner Barrye Miyagi, who serves as the Firm's Medicare Secondary Payer Compliance Practice Group Leader, presented a CLE seminar, "Navigating the Medicare Secondary Payer Act: Tools, Tips and Trends," held June 3, at the LJC/LSBA Joint Summer School & 2019 LSBA Annual Meeting, in Destin, Florida.