Louisiana State Bar Association
Recent News About Louisiana State Bar Association
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An Update from the LSBA President H. Minor Pipes III
An Update from the LSBA President H. Minor Pipes III. -
Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that the work of the Court
Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that the work of the Court. -
An Update from the LSBA President Regarding Hurricane Ida
An Update from the LSBA President Regarding Hurricane Ida. -
Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 26 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer
Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 26 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer. -
Celebrating 55 Years of Civil Rights: Moving from Why to How
Celebrating 55 Years of Civil Rights: Moving from Why to How. -
Deadline Aug. 16: LBLS Seeking Members for Employment Law, Labor Law Advisory Commissions
Deadline Aug. 16: LBLS Seeking Members for Employment Law, Labor Law Advisory Commissions. -
2021 Civil Legal Aid Award Nominations Open Through Aug. 13
2021 Civil Legal Aid Award Nominations Open Through Aug. 13. -
LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION: Clio Cloud Conference 2021
The 9th annual Clio Cloud Conference runs October 26-29, 2021 with sessions running from 7:45am to 3:00pm PST, each day. -
Appeals court revives bid to overturn Louisiana State Bar's mandatory dues policy
A Fifth District Court of Appeals panel has rekindled a New Orleans attorney’s federal lawsuit that challenges the mandatory dues policy of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). -
Legal reform advocate lauds SB 43 as necessary to protect patients from misleading lawyer advertising
A legal reform advocate is hopeful that Gov. John Bel Edward will approve a bill that reins in trial lawyer advertising based on the overwhelming support it received in the legislature. -
Louisiana trial lawyer advertising bill passes with big bi-partisan margins in House, Senate
Senate Bill (SB) 43 passed the Louisiana House yesterday with two-thirds of the vote -
State's high court OKs new rules to help root out misleading attorney ads
The Louisiana Supreme Court has adopted new rules on attorney advertising in an attempt to make such commercial messaging more transparent and to root out false or misleading ads. -
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: The Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Black History Month Educational Initiatives
The Louisiana Supreme Court announced the launch of several Black History Month educational initiatives to spotlight contributions of prominent African Americans to the field of law. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Ashley Carver Meredith Elected Partner at Taylor Porter
Taylor Porter has elected Ashley Carver Meredith to Partner, effective January 1, 2021. -
FLANAGAN PARTNERS LLP: Camille Gauthier to present on “The Power of the Daubert Motion”
Camille Gauthier, joined by Bobby Truitt and Stephen Miles, will present on “The Power of the Daubert Motion.” This CLE webinar will take place on December 1, 2020 as part of the Louisiana State Bar Association’s program entitled “Motions: How Not to Go to Trial.” -
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. -
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Louisiana Supreme Court Announcement Regarding 2020 Bar Examination
Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order permitting certain “Qualified Candidates” for admission to the Louisiana State Bar to be admitted to practice without the requirement of sitting for and passing the bar examination in 2020, provided all other usual requirements for admission are met. -
Louisiana bar exam requirement waived due to coronavirus
A divided Louisiana Supreme Court this week said it will allow “qualified” candidates for admission to the Louisiana State Bar to practice law without having to take the traditional bar exam. -
So far, so good, as Louisiana courts reopen.
Louisiana State Bar Association President Robert A. Kutcher said that the reopening of Louisiana’s court system after the COVID 19 shutdown seems to be going smoothly. -
Baton Rouge attorney who allegedly had inappropriate interactions with a college student, two others on probation
NEW ORLEANS — Baton Rouge attorney Tedrick Keefe Knightshead, accused of "inappropriate interactions with a college student," along with West Monroe attorney Raymond Fritz Niswanger and Baton Rouge William F.