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CLE in New Orleans

Procrastinators' Programs (sm), is the comprehensive set of December CLE programs designed for lawyers in New Orleans.  Attend a NOBA CLE seminar and you'll hear federal and state court judges along with the most experienc… Read More »

Annuity Charge- A New Real Right

The recently enacted legislation providing for the establishment of a charge on an immovable under an annuity contract was the topic of discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 30th at the Real Property Law Committee’s CLE program.  Committee Chair B… Read More »

Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award

Robert H. Murphy was the honored guest at the annual Maritime & International Law Committee's Distinguished Maritime Lawyer Award Ceremony and Luncheon on October 28, 2013.  In addition to members of his firm, Murphy Rogers Sloss & Gambel, M… Read More »

Significant Developments in Insurance Bad Faith Post- Louisiana Bag

Defining satisfactory proof of loss as sufficient information to act on the claim, not the insurer’s right to demand a particular form of proof was one of the many developments of insurance bad faith policies highlighted by the Louisiana Bag ca… Read More »

Current Trends in Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Joe LaRocca, US Immigration & Customs Enforcement, led a discussion on policy and courtroom practices & procedures on October 16th at the New Orleans Bar office. The CLE “Current Trends in Immigration and Customs Enforcement” was a progra… Read More »

NOBA Hits a Hole in One

Congratulations to the Young Lawyers Section and all of the participants and sponsors of the 2013 YLS Charity Golf Tournament. Blue skies prevailed after an initial shower and participants enjoyed playing 18 holes with interactive sponsors at various… Read More »

Medical Causes of Stress and How it Affects Professionalism

Virtually every disease, with a few genetic exceptions, can be caused by stress cautioned Dr. John Wakeman at the New Orleans Bar Association Inn of Court CLE Understanding the Medical Causes of Stress and How it Affects Professionalism. The somber t… Read More »

Recent Developments in Medical Malpractice Caselaw

Changes to investigations, compliance reviews, and civil monetary penalties are just some of the areas affected by the new HIPAA regulations that went into effect September 23rd. Natalie J. Dekaris (Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea LLC) discussed Recen… Read More »

Entity Law in Bankruptcy CLE

Entity Law in Bankruptcy was the topic of a four hour CLE held by the Bankruptcy Law Committee on Thursday, August 19th at the New Orleans Bar Association This thorough look at the many facets of entity law in regards to bankruptcy began with Christo… Read More »

2013 Louisiana Legislative Review

Bans on using social media while driving, new laws on conceal carry permits, and tax credit changes led to a lively debate at the annual Louisiana Legislative Review. The comprehensive and detailed review of the 2013 Louisiana legislative session was… Read More »