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MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT: C. Michael Parks Elected to Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel Board
Member C. Michael Parks has been elected to fill a vacancy on the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC) Board in District 4. LADC is an organization of more than 1,400 Louisiana lawyers who are primarily engaged in the defense of civil litigation.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: French National Indicted For Six Million Dollar Bank Fraud Scheme and for Lying In an Application for U. S. Government Insured Loans
U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser announced that GILES CASSE (“CASSE”), age 49, was charged on July 25, 2019 by a Grand Jury sitting in the Eastern District of Louisiana in a four-count indictment with violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 1344, Bank Fraud and Title 18, United States Code, Section 1014, False Statements to obtain a government insured loan.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Attorneys Certified in Medicare Secondary Payer Certification
Taylor Porter attorneys Savannah Smith and Sarah White have earned the Certified Medicare Secondary Payer Professional (CMSP) certification from the Louisiana Association of Self Insured Employers (LASIE).
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “2019 Summer Law Clerk Feature”: LSU, Southern Students Share What They Learned
As part of Taylor Porter's annual summer law clerk program, our Firm hosted seven students collectively from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and Southern University Law Center. 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.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Capital One Data Breach Could Affect Over 100 Million Consumers, Attorney General Jeff Landry Offers Tips to Those Impacted in Louisiana
Following the major data breach involving Capital One, Attorney General Jeff Landry is offering consumer tips to those potentially impacted in Louisiana.
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Chief Judge Susan M. Chehardy Appointed as Justice Pro Tempore to the Louisiana Supreme Court
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson and the Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court have appointed Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge Susan M. Chehardy.
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Johnson Receives Esteemed William H. Hastie Award
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson received the William H. Hastie Award in New York.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Former Ernst & Young Tax Associate Ryan Gonzales Joins Taylor Porter
Gonzales, a certified public accountant and a former tax associate of the national tax practice of Ernst & Young in New York, has joined Taylor Porter as an associate and as a member of the Firm’s tax and estate planning practice.
HERMAN HERMAN & KATZ LLC: Stephen Herman, Speaker at Lsba Cle Seminars on Ethics in September 2019
Mr. Stephen Herman will be a speaker at the Louisiana State Bar Association and Gilsbar Specialty Insurance Services, L.L.C.
WILSON ELSER: The American Lawyer Ranks Wilson Elser 76th on AmLaw 200 A-List: Female Equity Partner Scorecard
Wilson Elser placed 76th among the Am Law 200 firm, based on the portion of their equity partnership composed of women.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Kenny First BR Lawyer to Receive ABA “On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers” Award
Taylor Porter Partner Erin Sayes Kenny has become the first Baton Rouge lawyer to receive the honor of “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers,” bestowed by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
THE LAMBERT FIRM PLC: Kirby Sentenced to $2.2M Fine for the Nathan E. Stewart Spill
A Canadian court has fined American tug operator Kirby Corporation about $2.2 million for the environmental damages caused by the sinking of the ATB tug Nathan E. Stewart off Bella Bella, B.C. in 2016.
BURGOS & ASSOCIATES: Attorney Spotlight: Rob Daigre
To continue with our attorney’s series, this month we are shining the spotlight on our personal injury attorney, Robert “Rob” Daigre.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Compliance Assistance Training for Employers Participating in H-2a and H-2b Visa Certification, July 26
On July 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will hold a compliance seminar in Lafayette, Louisiana.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Hester Appointed to Louisiana State Law Institute Successions and Donations Committee
Taylor Porter Partner and estate planning attorney Mary Hester has been appointed to the Louisiana State Law Institute's Successions and Donations Committee.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Adds Estate Planning and Tax Attorney Justin Mannino
Taylor Porter is pleased to announce the addition of estate planning and tax attorney Justin Mannino as Special Counsel for the Firm and a member of the Taylor Porter estate planning and tax practice.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards' July 13 Update on Tropical Storm Barry
Gov. John Bel Edwards met with the Unified Command Group to continue coordinating the state’s response to Tropical Storm Barry and the ongoing flood fight in Louisiana, which has reached day 260.
GOLD WEEMS BRUSERS SUES & RUNDELL: Bankruptcy Team Wins TMA Award for Turnaround of the Year
The Turnaround Management Association (TMA), the leading nonprofit serving corporate renewal and restructuring professionals, has announced winners of the 2019 Turnaround and Transaction of the Year Awards.
LARRY CURTIS PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY: Compensation exists for all types of maritime worker injuries
If you work in a shipyard or a harbor or you're a longshore worker, then you were likely taught about the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Act (LHWCA) when you were first trained for your job.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Adds Litigation Support and eDiscovery Manager
Taylor Porter is pleased to announce the addition of in-house client services in eDiscovery and Litigation Support with the hiring of Judy Madere as the Firm’s Litigation Support and eDiscovery Manager.