Borders developer stuck with paying back bonds
As Borders Group reels out the liquidation signs for some 200 bookstores nationwide in the wake of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing Feb. 16, the developers behind the 24,000-square-foot location set to...
View ArticleLargest local law firms keeping their summer associate programs lean
The summer associate program for law school students historically has marked the first real-world experience for those training for the profession. Law students, typically in their first or second...
View ArticleScrap dealers insist a ban on cash purchases will crush their business
Similar laws in other states have withstood challenges in federal courts, with proponents arguing that they don’t restrict transactions to a particular tender.
View ArticleAttorneys say bankruptcy decline isn’t necessarily good news
Court statistics show there were fewer bankruptcies locally in 2011, but it may not portend better economic times. Some experts say consumers may just be too weary to go through the default process.
View ArticleLaw firm, CPAs take top honors at Best Places to Work
Also ranked among the top three large companies is First NBC Bank at No. 2 and Landis Construction at No. 3. Rounding out the top three small companies is Gillis, Ellis and Baker Inc. at No. 2 and,...
View ArticleHiring stagnant for female attorneys
The structure of firms in New Orleans is no different than other cities — it’s still a male-oriented majority — and it remains difficult for women to juggle a successful legal career and a family.
View ArticleOnes to Watch: Law firms
Our “Ones to Watch” candidates are chosen from the submissions made to our “Around Town” section for new hires, promotions and awards. To submit the latest news about your business, contact Market...
View ArticleAdams and Reese adds another Florida firm
The New Orleans-based law firm Adams and Reese has expanded in Florida again through acquisition, effectively growing its footprint to 15 offices mostly in the southeast U.S.
View ArticleAdams and Reese merges with S. Carolina firm
This is Adams and Reese’s second merger this year.
View ArticleLaw firms see mixed prognosis from Obamacare
Despite the increased workload tied to business compliance with new federal rules, many law firms are still recuperating from the recession and remain cautious with building their health care practice...
View ArticleAttorney tapped to be NOLA traffic court judge
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed an attorney to temporarily serve as an Orleans Parish Traffic Court judge.
View ArticleBlogging attorneys share niche expertise
Experts agree that focusing in on one specific practice area can be more beneficial than developing a more generalized blog on several topics for a law firm.
View ArticleAdams and Reese adds practice area
Adams and Reese is forming a new practice area that focuses on privacy, data security and information governance.
View ArticlePlastics facility hinges on other major projects
The $36.5 million TCI Plastics facility and the 160 direct jobs it will create now hinge on other companies following through with multibillion-dollar expansions in Louisiana.
View ArticleAttorneys going alternative with fee arrangements
Billable hours are still popular, but more law firms are embracing alternative fee arrangements in order to stay competitive.
View ArticleLawyers launch tech startup
Their full-service law firm, Transcendent Legal, will provide clients with real-time access to documents, budgets, invoices and project milestones through a platform designed specifically for the firm.
View ArticleGuest Perspective: Should the Cuba embargo go or stay?
Although the same totalitarian government remains in place, the biggest critic of the Castro regime ought to concede that recently, either out of pure desperation for capital or an to attempt to...
View ArticleLouisiana lawyers can earn CLE credits for pro bono work
The Louisiana Supreme Court issued an order today stating that attorneys who provide pro bono legal representation can get up to one hour of CLE credit for every five hours of pro bono work.
View ArticleAdams and Reese names new managing partner
Thornton succeeds Charles Adams, Jr., who was managing partner since 2001 until his term ended recently.
View ArticlePro Bono Project celebrates three decades of legal services
The work will be recognized locally and across the country as part of National Pro Bono week this week.
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