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MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: Virtual Formal Hearings Are Now Mandated
On June 1, 2020, the Chief Judge of the Office of Administrative Law Judges, United States Department of Labor, issued Administrative Order 2020-MIS-00008, which provides that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately all formal hearings will be conducted by telephone or video.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: New Tort Reform Legislation Could Alter Louisiana Litigation Climate
On May 29, 2020, Senate Bill 418, seeking to make sweeping changes in Louisiana tort litigation, was passed in the House of Representatives by a vote of 72 to 28.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Louisiana Enters Phase Two on June 5: Here are the Governor’s Guidelines
On June 1, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that following continued improvement in Louisiana’s COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is ready to move to Phase 2 of the White House’s reopening strategy on June 5.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Prevails in Unclaimed Property Lawsuit Against Treasurer John Schroder
19th Judicial District Court Judge Richard Moore, III ruled in favor of Gov. John Bel Edwards and against Treasurer John Schroder in the lawsuit challenging the transfer of excess dollars from the Unclaimed Property Program to the state general fund.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana United States Attorney Announces Awards
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, announced the award of Department of Justice grants to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office ($161,045), Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office ($76,357), Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office ($37,639), the City of Kenner, Louisiana ($43,809) and the City of Hammond, Louisiana ($61,855) to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Medicaid Recipients In Nursing Homes Are Entitled To Keep Stimulus Checks
Attorney General Jeff Landry is issuing a major advisement to nursing home residents and a warning to anyone trying to defraud them.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Hundreds Of Millions In Relief Announced For Subprime Auto Loan Consumers
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and 32 of their fellow attorneys general have achieved a settlement with Santander Consumer USA Inc. (Santander) that includes approximately $550 million in relief for consumers with more relief in additional deficiency waivers expected.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Jeff Landry Warns Consumers Of Recent Children’s Product Recalls
Attorney General Jeff Landry has released the quarterly list of children’s products that have recently been recalled, and he is encouraging Louisiana parents, guardians, and caregivers to take precautions to protect their little ones.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Issues Statement on the Selection of Dr. Cade Brumley as Louisiana's New Education Superintendent
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s selection of Dr. Cade Brumley as the new superintendent of Louisiana’s K-12 schools which serve 720,000 students statewide.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Navigating Louisiana’s Public Bid Law During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Since early March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a dozen or more proclamations addressing a broad spectrum of legal issues.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Brandon J. Fremin Recognizes Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Brandon J. Fremin recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: United States Attorney David C. Joseph Recognizes National Police Week May 10-16, 2020
In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph salutes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5+ Star Review from Christopher Martin
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FLANAGAN PARTNERS LLP: Flanagan Partners Attorney Sean Brady Presents at Federal Bar Association Program
Sean Brady, a partner at Flanagan Partners LLP, recently participated in the 2020 Justice Camp put on by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (NOFBA).
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Groves Lowe Teaches “Legal Issues in Education Administration” for Southeastern Graduate Students
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe was asked to teach two graduate level classes the week at Southeastern, via google meet, to PhD candidates in education.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Announcement
United States Attorney David C. Joseph and the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Task Force announced the availability of approximately $158,043 in PSN grant funds for the Western District of Louisiana.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Louisiana United States Attorneys Announce $9,688,333 Award To Address COVID-19 Pandemic in Louisiana
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, United States Attorney David C. Joseph, Western District of Louisiana, United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, jointly announced that the State of Louisiana received $9,688,333 in a Department of Justice grant to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
LOCKE LORD LLP: Chambers USA Recognizes 57 Locke Lord Lawyers and 18 Practice Areas
Legal directory Chambers USA has recognized 57 Locke Lord lawyers and 18 of the Firm’s practice areas for excellence in its 2020 edition.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: President Trump Signs Into Law $484 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill; Adding More Than $300B to PPP
President Trump signed into law today the “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act,” a $484 billion additional coronavirus aid package that will add more than $300 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the CARES Act, including $60 billion for loans to be made by small financial institutions such as banks and credit unions.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana commemorates National Crime Victim's Right Week
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser joins the Department of Justice and communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, celebrating victims’ rights, protections and services throughout.