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Solar Credit Frequently Asked Questions
June 30, 2017 CommitteesLouisiana Department of Revenue Provides Solar Credit Frequently Asked Questions (click here to view the full article) Solar Credit Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who is eligible to receive a solar energy system tax credit under Act … Read More »
General Counsel Up-at-Night
June 29, 2017 Committees"The ALM Intelligence and Morrison & Foerster GC Up-at-Night Resource Center provides resources and insight into issues that concern general counsel and senior law firm leaders — and how they are tackling those challenges." … Read More »
It’s Time to Amend Operating Agreements as the Result of TEFRA Repeal
June 22, 2017 CommitteesIt’s Time to Amend Operating Agreements as the Result of TEFRA Repeal Jaye Calhoun, David Hamm Kean Miller, LLP It’s time to amend the governing documents of flow-through entities taxed a… Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Passes On Opportunity To Address Scope of Dodd-Frank “Whistleblower” Provision
June 2, 2017 Committees"On Monday, March 20, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court denied a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Verble v. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC. (No. 16-946), thereby declining an opportunity to resolve a conflict amongst circuit courts as to whether … Read More »
Napping Pods for Lawyers? #funnynotfunny
May 18, 2017 CommitteesNapping pods? Apparently Big Law thinks they are worth the $17,000 investment. American Lawyer writes,“[b]y providing napping pods, law firms don’t have to worry about their lawyers losing billables because ‘associates can sle… Read More »
Practice Update: Fourth Circuit Affirms Prior Decision on Premature Filing of Statements of Claim Under the Louisiana Public Works Act
April 21, 2017 CommitteesPractice Update: Fourth Circuit Affirms Prior Decision on Premature Filing of Statements of Claim Under the Louisiana Public Works Act By: Michael D. Lane In Orleans Parish, a claimant under the Louisiana Public… Read More »
Retail in 2017: Continuing Apocalypse or Beginning of Revival?
March 28, 2017 CommitteesRetail in 2017: Continuing Apocalypse or Beginning of Revival? Written by: Christopher Caplinger & Erin Rosenberg The he… Read More »
A Recap From The "A Seat at the Table: Perspectives from In-House Counsel on Diversity in the Profession" CLE
March 8, 2017 CommitteesMinorities in the Profession Chair, Kimberly Silas, Gives A Recap From The "A Seat at the Table: Perspectives from In-House Counsel on Diversity in the Profession" CLE Be Stable and Look the Part! … Read More »
What is the Plaintiff's Burden in an LPLA Case?
November 15, 2016 CommitteesAs all Louisiana attorneys are no doubt aware, the Louisiana Products Liability Act (“LPLA”) “establishes the exclusive theories of liability for manufacturers for damages caused by their products.” La. R.S. § 9:280… Read More »
2016 Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award Luncheon
October 27, 2016 CommitteesR. Keith Jarrett, the recipient of the 2016 Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award, was honored at a ceremony at the JW Marriott Hotel on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. The Award honors maritime attorneys for their dedication in practicing admiralty law.&… Read More »