New Orleans Bar Association

Due to continued power outages and damage from Hurricane Francine, New Orleans Bar Association has postponed today's Presidents' Award Presentation to Irving J. Warshauer. We will reach out soon with more information about the new date.

We hope to see you at the Justice For All Ball on September 20! Come bid on amazing auction items like this beautiful painting by local artist

This 1-hour CLE from NOBA's Labor & Employment Law Committee will track the NLRB investigative and litigation process with particular attention paid to the General Counsel’s pursuit of NLRA Section 10(j) federal injunction remedies in parallel to administrative remedies. There will be specific review of the Supreme Court’s recent case Starbucks v. McKinney, which overruled the injunction test used by the Third, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth and Eleventh circuits, and united the 10(j) standard across the circuits. The CLE will focus on the General Counsel’s use of Section 10(j) and what, if anything, is likely to change because of the decision. Register now at https://bit.ly/3ySdV5R

Last week, NOBA's Personal Injury Committee met for a CLE program discussing Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation. Dr. Ann Conn and Brett Landrum of NeuroGlympse spoke on the state-of-the-art technology they use to diagnose, treat, and monitor mild traumatic brain injury patients, which enhances evidence for legal cases. Special thanks to Committee Chair Cassie Gailmor for organizing the program and to NeuroGlympse for sponsoring lunch. Check out neworleansbar.org for more upcoming programs from NOBA!

Join NOBA on Wednesday, August 28, for a joint program from the Tax Law and Property Law Committees! During this CLE program, Kelly Longwell and Molly Stanga, Longwell Riess, L.L.C., will discuss the use of various federal and state incentives to attract equity investment in and enhance the financial feasibility of real estate transactions. Incentives discussed will include tax credits, loan programs and ad valorem tax abatement strategies. Register now at https://bit.ly/4dIv8xk

Join NOBA for lunch and CLE on Tuesday, August 27! During this presentation, Alex Glaser and Matthew Treuting will discuss the final IRS regulations under the Secure Act, which modified the required minimum distribution rules from tax-qualified retirement plans and individual retirement accounts. This presentation is a “must” for estate planners, wealth advisors, tax practitioners, and others who advise retirement plans and their participants. Register now at https://bit.ly/4fOy25r

NOBA's Solo & Small Firms Committee had a great time last week for their Family Bowling Night at Rock'N'Bowl! Special thanks to our sponsors, DMA (Diagnostic Management Affiliates), ABA Retirement Funds, and Ciolino & Onstott!

Join NOBA's Construction Law Committee on Friday, August 23, for a 1-hour CLE presentation covering the Anatomy of a Delay Claim. In his presentation, Matthew Nichols, PSP, will review delay analysis methodologies and de-mystify how a delay expert selects a methodology. Mr. Nichols will then explore how delay can result in damages to both the contractor and the owner. Register now at https://bit.ly/3X4DkTd

On Friday, August 16, NOBA's Family Law and Domestic Violence Committee will host a CLE program entitled "Practical Tips for Partitioning Retirement Benefits." During this one-hour program, Beau Sagona will discuss the mechanics of retirement plans, informal methods of discovery of retirement benefits, methods for their division, language used in settlement agreements, tips for timely approval of court orders required to complete the retirement benefit division, and problems that arise from delay. Register now at https://bit.ly/3WVAW10

Join NOBA's Personal Injury Committee on Wednesday, August 14, for their CLE program, "Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation: Proving the TBI Claim for Diagnosis to Treatment with Remote Therapeutic Monitoring." Dr. Conn and Brett Landrum use state-of-the-art technology to diagnose, treat, and monitor mild traumatic brain injury patients, which enhances evidence for legal cases. Register now at https://bit.ly/4d8XD7m

We are pleased to announce that Colleen C. Jarrott will represent NOBA this year at the ABA House of Delegates during the Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.

The ABA House of Delegates is the policy-making body of the ABA and its ultimate governing body. The House of Delegates is made up of around 550 delegates who represent various groups within the ABA and the legal profession. They meet twice a year, at the ABA Midyear and ABA Annual Meetings, to determine what the profession will say to the courts, Congress, governments, and bar associations.

Thank you to InSpectre Solutions International for sponsoring the bar tab at the NOBA Co****le Classic benefiting The Pro Bono Project!

On July 11, the Young Lawyers Section hosted the annual NOBA Co****le Classic benefitting The Pro Bono Project. Teams had an a-MAIZE-ing time at Urban South competing in the bracket-style co****le competition and showing off their co****le trick shots. Special thanks to co-chairs Justine Ware, Deutsch Kerrigan, and Ava Wolf, Mouledoux Bland Legrand & Bracket for TOSSING together a great event! Thank you all the teams and spectators and to our law firm sponsors, your support makes the event possible.

On Friday, August 9, 2024, NOBA's Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor Rights Committee will host "Tax Issues in Bankruptcy - A View from 10, 000 Feet CLE." During the one-hour program, Eric Derbes will speak on discharges of tax liabilities in bankruptcy, in addition to other related topics in Bankruptcy Law. Register now! https://bit.ly/3ymOsBb

NOBA's Solo & Small Firms Committee invites committee members and their families for an evening of bowling fun at Rock'N'Bowl, 3016 S Carrollton Ave, on Thursday, August 8, 2024! The event is free to attend for NOBA members and their families. RSVP now! https://bit.ly/3WzZlsu

Join the Young Lawyers Section this Wednesday, July 24, for their Loft18 Summer Social! You will be able to play (almost) every sport imaginable, while socializing with young attorneys in New Orleans. Summer law clerks and law students in the New Orleans area are also invited to attend the event to provide opportunities for them to engage/network with their future peers. RSVP at https://bit.ly/3We6cXs

Join us next week at Orleans Civil District Court for NOBA's Approach the Bench CLE with Judge Henry! The Approach the Bench program provides a forum for lawyers to get to know the local, state, and federal court judges. Judges speak about general topics, including practice and procedures, trial practice, motions practice, and more. Approach the Bench CLEs are free to all NOBA members. Register now! https://bit.ly/461wiRL

NOBA's 2024 Approach the Bench CLE Series continues next week in Judge Papillion's Courtroom! The Approach the Bench program provides a forum for lawyers to get to know the local, state, and federal court judges. Judges speak about general topics, including practice and procedures, trial practice, motions practice, and more. Approach the Bench CLEs are free to all NOBA members. Register now! https://bit.ly/4bFv2oz

Join NOBA's Women in the Profession Committee on Wednesday, July 17, for "Breaking the Glass Ceiling ... and Beyond" CLE with Judge Karen Herman. During the program, Judge Herman and committee chair Tessa Vorhaben will explore obstacles facing women in the legal profession and discuss various pathways to success, including leadership, diversity on the Bench, combatting burnout, professionalism, civility, and much more. Register now at https://bit.ly/3W1kVow

NOBA wishes everyone a happy 4th of July! In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the NOBA office is closed and will reopen on Monday, July 8 at 9:00 a.m.

We hope you're practicing those trick shots because the NOBA Co****le Classic is just around the corner! Join the YLS on Thursday, July 11, for friendly competition, laughter, and co****le fun! Who wants bragging rights?

Become a sponsor, register a team, and purchase spectator tickets https://bit.ly/45FS5ye

On June 13, NOBA's Maritime & International Law Committee hosted "Jones Act Removal/Remand: So You're Telling Me There's a Chance!" CLE and Happy Hour. Professor Ben Allums, Courtney Crowell, Ian Taylor, and Matthew Moeller discussed removal and remand of "fraudulently" pleaded Jones Act injury cases. After the program, attendees enjoyed happy hour at Fourth Wall NOLA. Special thanks to JJC Law and Lewis, Kullman, Sterbcow & Abramson for sponsoring the happy hour!

The Louisiana legislature has recently made several, significant changes to laws affecting the design, bid, and construction of public works projects in Louisiana. Join NOBA's Construction Law Committee this Friday, June 28, as Brian Schaps discusses recent changes to the Louisiana Public Bid Law and Louisiana Public Works Act, including changes that affect owners, contractors, suppliers, and design professionals. Register now: https://bit.ly/4bg27HB

NOBA's 2024 Approach the Bench CLE Series continues next week in Judge Long's Courtroom! The Approach the Bench program provides a forum for lawyers to get to know the local, state, and federal court judges. Judges speak about general topics, including practice and procedures, trial practice, motions practice, and more. Approach the Bench CLEs are free to all NOBA members. Register now! https://bit.ly/4ctHgS3

"Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light. " President Barack Obama, 2016

Last week, NOBA's LGBTQIA+ Committee hosted "Q***r and Unusual: Emerging Trends in the Criminalization of LGBTQ" CLE and social in celebration of Pride Month. Matt Kellner and Jacob McCarty, Orleans Public Defenders, spoke about the intersections of LGBTQ rights both historically and in the current political climate. Following the program, guests enjoyed libations at the beautiful French Quarter property provided by Sally Dunlap Fleming, PLC, and Dunlap Fleming Development, LLC. Special thanks to committee co-chairs Daniel Schwank and Lesa Colón and to Frilot LLC, McGlinchey, and Stone Pigman for sponsoring the event!

Young Lawyers Section members Eric Sella and Hayley Landry gained valuable insight from Judge Jay Zainey at NOBA's last Meet the Judges Symposium. Now it's your turn! Reserve your place at NOBA's Meet the Judges Symposium on Friday, June 21, 2024 to take a seat at the table with more than 50 judges. https://bit.ly/3jNqBQ2