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LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Clinical, Software Expansions in Denham Springs, Bogalusa
Gov. John Bel Edwards and CEO Evon Roquemore of Brightside Clinic and Everso Systems announced that mental health clinic Brightside and behavioral health software-development firm Everso will create a combined 20 new direct jobs at their respective facilities in Bogalusa and Denham Springs, Louisiana.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Attorney General Jeff Landry Files Legal Petition For Speaker Clay Schexnayder
Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following statement upon filing the Answer and Reconventional Demand by Clay Schexnayder, in his official capacity as Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives to the lawsuit filed by John Bel Edwards.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: November 3, 2020 Elections
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that Assistant United States Attorney AUSA Irene Gonzalez will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Pres. Trump Approves Gov. Edwards' Request for a 100 Percent Federal Cost Share for Activity Related to Hurricane Laura
Gov. John Bel Edwards received confirmation that President Donald J. Trump has authorized a 100 percent Federal cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, for a 30 day period of activity related to Hurricane Laura. Hurricane Laura made landfall in Cameron Parish August 27.
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson Announces The First Language Access Plan for Louisiana Courts
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson announced the creation of the first-ever statewide Language Access Plan (LAP) for Louisiana’s courts.
TAYLOR PORTERS BROOKS & PHILIIPS LLP: Philips to Lead Louisiana Bar Foundation’s Civil Legal Aid Educational Sessions
Taylor Porter Partner Skip Philips, who serves as president of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, will lead a series of educational sessions on civil legal aid, increased need for services, and how it impacts your region, for the LBF "Virtual Pop Up Tour," set to kick off Oct. 27.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Jennifer Taylor
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Announces Approximately 3 Million Dollars to Advance Forensic Science in the Eastern District Of Louisiana
U.S. Attorney Strasser announced $2,913,487 in Department of Justice grants to the Eastern District of Louisiana to fund crime laboratories, decrease DNA backlogs, support basic and applied forensic research, and help law enforcement identify missing persons.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Tiffany Roussell
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Brandon Fremin Appoints Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Jones as Election Officer for the Middle District of Louisiana
United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Patricia Jones will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 3, 2020, general election.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Vicki Crochet Elected Fellow into The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Taylor Porter Partner Vicki Crochet has been elected as a Fellow into The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Announces the Grant of Over $120,000 to Improve Services for Crime Victims in the Eastern District Of Louisiana
U.S. Attorney Strasser announced a $129,202 grant provided by the U.S. Department of Justice to improve services for crime victims in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Yuslainys Piedra
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ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Louisiana United States Attorneys Announce $26,541,823 in Awards to Address Local Criminal Justice Needs and Victim Rights Issues in Louisiana
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, and Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook, Western District of Louisiana, jointly announce that the State of Louisiana received a total of $26,541,823 in six United States Department of Justice grants to respond to critical issues in local law enforcement and victims’ rights and services.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Louisiana United States Attorneys Announce $26,541,823 in Awards to Address Local Criminal Justice Needs and Victims Rights Issues in Louisiana
United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, and Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook, Western District of Louisiana, jointly announce that the State of Louisiana received a total of $26,541,823 in six United States Department of Justice grants to respond to critical issues in local law enforcement and victims’ rights and services.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Partner Mike Walsh Inducted as Fellow in American College of Trial Lawyers
Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Mike Walsh was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the premier legal associations in North America, composed of preeminent members of the Trial Bar, and limited to just 1 percent of the total lawyer population of any state.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Dr. Schanette Hebert
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TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Barton, McMahen Deliver “Sports Law” Presentation to Law Studies Class
Taylor Porter Managing Partner Bob Barton and Associate Coulter McMahen delivered a virtual presentation on "Sports Law" to a law studies class at Loyola College Prep high school in Shreveport, Louisiana.
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams Announces Her Retirement; Retired Justice Edward Joseph Bleich to Serve as Judge Pro Tempore
Louisiana Supreme Court announced that it has appointed retired Justice Edward Joseph Bleich as judge pro tempore of the Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Second Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge Felicia Toney Williams, effective October 1, 2020.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Vicki Crochet Ranked “Employment Lawyer of the Year” in Baton Rouge by 2021 Best Lawyers
Taylor Porter Partner Vicki Crochet has been ranked the 2021 Best Lawyers in America "Employment Lawyer of the Year" in Baton Rouge, which is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer attorney feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.