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TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: SBA Reaches $349 Billion PPP Loan Limit; Businesses Should Plan for Loan Forgiveness Rules
SBA reached its $349 billion limit in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Seeks Support of Southeastern Louisiana Hospital Administrators in Fight Against COVID-19 Fraud
Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser, sent a letter to hospital executives throughout Southeast Louisiana on April 15, 2020, asking for their assistance in identifying individuals and companies that may have acquired vital medical supplies for the purpose of hoarding or price gouging.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Government Contractor Pays $362,500 in Back Pay, Interest to Settle Hiring Discrimination Allegations After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation
The U.S. Department of Labor and Valero Refinery Company – a global manufacturer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products in Norco, Louisiana – have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney and IRS Warn of Potential Fraud and Schemes in Wake of Economic Impact Payments
U.S. Attorney Brandon J. Fremin of the Middle District of Louisiana, who also serves as the Executive Director of the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF), again urges the public to be vigilant of potential fraud and schemes relating to the Internal Revenue Service COVID-19 economic impact payments, which will soon be disbursed.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS-Criminal Investigation Warns of Possible Covid-19/Economic Impact Payment Scams
The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana and the Internal Revenue Service –Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) warned Louisiana taxpayers to be alert about possible scams relating to COVID-19 economic impact payments.
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: New Orleans Law Firms Team Up to Provide L.I.G.H.T.
As New Orleans battles COVID-19, many of the city's prominent law firms are looking outside courtrooms and conference rooms for ways to help.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Department Of Justice Makes $850 Million Available To Help Public Safety Agencies Address Covid-19 Pandemic
The Department of Justice announced on April 1, 2020 that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Department of Justice Makes $850 Million Available to Help Public Safety Agencies Address COVID-19 Pandemic - $5,039,792 Available to Louisiana
The Department of Justice announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Launches Federal Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute COVID-19 Fraud and Hoarding of Critical Medical Supplies
In response to the evidence that fraud schemes are being developed around the country to exploit the coronavirus epidemic, U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced that he has formed a task force in the Western District of Louisiana to identify, investigate, prosecute, and dismantle fraud schemes designed to unlawfully profit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Announces More Than $83 Million Available to Support School Safety
U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph of the Western District of Louisiana announced that more than $83 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities improve school security and protect students, teachers and faculty from threats of violence.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Announces More Than $163 Million Available to Fight Addiction Crisis
U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph of the Western District of Louisiana announced that more than $163 million in Department of Justice grants is available to help communities address America’s addiction crisis.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney urges the public to report suspected COVID-19 fraud
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser of the District of Louisiana urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: United Way Establishes Captial Area COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP issued the following announcement on March 20.Capital Area United Way has established the Capital Area COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to aid the residents and organizations of its 10-parish region.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Moved to July 15, 2020
The U.S. tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15, 2020, according to a tweet today by United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: Deutsch Kerrigan's Response to COVID-19 and Our Continued Commitment to Client Service
With the uncertainties surrounding the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Deutsch Kerrigan faces the same obstacles as many of you, and we continue to adapt to those emerging challenges as we remain open and operating at full strength to serve your needs.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: FMCSA Emergency Declaration Due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
In light of President Trump’s declared national emergency, acting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Jim Mullen has invoked 49 CFR 390.23(a)(l)(i), which allows an exemption from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: Our Response to COVID-19
MBLB has a number of commitments, paramount of which is to serve our clients well.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: United States Attorney David C. Joseph Hosts Inaugural "Law Enforcement Forum"
United States Attorney David C. Joseph hosted the Western District of Louisiana’s first Department of Justice sponsored Law Enforcement Forum on March 10, 2020, in Shreveport, and March 12, 2020, in Lafayette, focusing on terror threat analyses, legal updates, training in federal criminal law and procedure, and information pertaining to resources and assistance available to Louisiana’s federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies from the United States Attorney’s Office.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Message from Taylor Porter Managing Partner Bob Barton Regarding Coronavirus News
Dear Clients, Taylor Porter continues to monitor the breaking news and growing concern around the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the impacts of these developments on your businesses, operations and employees.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Highlights 2020 Legislative Agenda in State of the State
Gov. John Bel Edwards delivered the 2020 State of the State address before a joint session of the Louisiana Legislature and highlighted his legislative agenda which includes.