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Judge Allison Penzato Speaks to Healthcare Law Committee

The emergence of a younger generation of doctors more critical of their peers is one of the positive changes Judge Allison Penzato, 22ndJDC, noted at the Healthcare Law Committee meeting on May 28th. Critical peer review is essential in medical malpr… Read More »

Leaning In to Negotiate

Negotiating one’s legal career may be more about practice area, case load, and law firm relationships in the early years, attendees to the first of NOBA’s Lean In series noted after watching a webinar on negotiation. Marta Schnabel, O&rsq… Read More »

Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Benefits and Burdens

The benefits and burdens placed upon practitioners by the proposed Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act, also known as Comprehensive Immigration Reform, were discussed by the Immigration Law Committee at a lunch mee… Read More »

Real Property Looks at the Reality of Louisiana's Anti-Indemnity Act

Real Property committee members dove straight into their area of interest with animated musings of potential streetcar routes and even the dream of a light rail in the Crescent City when they gathered on April 24th at the New Orleans Bar Association … Read More »

Workers' Compensation CLE Fills The Room

“Prospective Application of Medical Treatment Guidelines and Act 860 in Workers’ Compensation Law” was the title of the CLE taught by C. Ray Murray and Nathan Schrantz that packed the New Orleans Bar Association conference room on T… Read More »

Healthcare Law Committee Prepares for a Busy Year

As 2014 is set to bring about a monumental overhaul to the healthcare system within this country, the Healthcare Law Committee mapped out an impressive agenda at their April 4th meeting. They see this year as their opportunity to help the local commu… Read More »

Kurt Weigle of the Downtown Development District Speaks to Real Property Law Committee

Kurt Weigle of the Downtown Development District spoke at the monthly lunch meeting of the Real Property Law Committee on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Mr. Weigle explored the latest campaign to attract residents, retail, and investors to the downtown a… Read More »

Workers' Comp & Pro Sports

Frank A. Bruno and Christopher J. Kane led a lively discussion on workers comp and how it applies to Louisiana professional teams and how the teams have been affected in California cases where cumulative trauma laws allow for a broader scope in profe… Read More »

Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Rights Committee

The Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Rights Committee welcomed Brian Richoux, the Eastern District of Louisiana Bankruptcy Chief Deputy Clerk, for a lunch meeting on Thursday, March 21st.  Mr. Richoux discussed how the sequester will impact practi… Read More »

Young Lawyers Section Readies for Bench Bar Conference

The Young Lawyers Section met March 20, 2013 to finalize plans for April’s Bench Bar Conference. Attendees discussed one of the much anticipated portions of the Conference, the Meet the Judges Panel, which allows lawyers insightful interactions… Read More »