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June 27, 2017
“Reimagining Southern” - Castille Assists in Funding, Master Plan to Give University Makeover
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Rendering courtesy Southern University - The new Alumni and Economic Development Center, overlooking the Mississippi River on the Southern University campus, is part of the Imagine 20,000... Read More
June 22, 2017
TP 2017 Summer Associate Profiles: Southern University Law Center Student Raymond Wilkes
Taylor Porter is proud of its annual summer associate program, which hires highly motivated, well-rounded law students to participate in two, six-week sessions. Under the guidance of practicing attorneys, our summer associates gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real... Read More
June 22, 2017
TP 2017 Summer Associate Profiles: LSU Law Students Andree Comeaux and Sara Daniel
Taylor Porter is proud of its annual summer associate program, which hires highly motivated, well-rounded law students to participate in two, six-week sessions. Under the guidance of practicing attorneys, our summer associates gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real... Read More
June 20, 2017
TP 2017 Summer Associate Profiles: LSU Law Students Savannah Walker and Colin Peak
Taylor Porter is proud of its annual summer associate program, which hires highly motivated, well-rounded law students to participate in two, six-week sessions. Under the guidance of practicing attorneys, our summer associates gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real... Read More
June 19, 2017
TP 2017 Summer Associate Profiles: Southern University Law Center Student Jourdan Williams
Taylor Porter is proud of its annual summer associate program, which hires highly motivated, well-rounded law students to participate in two, six-week sessions. Under the guidance of practicing attorneys, our summer associates gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real... Read More
June 12, 2017
TP 2017 Summer Associate Profiles: LSU Law Students Annie Reed and Greg Barro
Taylor Porter is proud of its annual summer associate program, which hires highly motivated, well-rounded law students to participate in two, six-week sessions. Under the guidance of practicing attorneys, our summer associates gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real... Read More
June 12, 2017
TP Insight: La. Supreme Court Ruling May Have Effect on Private Entities, Public Records Requests
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By John Murrill
Partner, Taylor Porter
Private companies contracting with public agencies may be unaware that their business records are subject to inspection and copying as a... Read More
June 06, 2017
Gone Trespassin’: French Discusses Fine Lines Between Private, Public Fishing Waters
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Taylor Porter attorney Ryan French's article, “Gone Trespassin’: Why Your Next Fishing Trip Might Be Criminal Activity,” was published in the June 2017 "Around The Bar" magazine of the Baton Rouge... Read More
May 31, 2017
Rivera Featured in Baton Rouge Bar Association’s “Member Spotlight”
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Taylor Porter attorney Lauren Rivera was featured in the Baton Rouge Bar Association "Member Spotlight" section in the May 29-June 2 BRBA E-Newsletter.
Rivera practices in the Employment, Labor and Benefits area, as well as Environmental... Read More
May 26, 2017
Eight TP Attorneys Ranked by Clients in 2017 Chambers USA as “Leaders in Their Field”
Taylor Porter had eight attorneys ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” in the Chambers USA 2017 Directory, which surveys clients and other law firms to rank attorneys globally since 1990.
Taylor Porter’s Chambers USA honorees include: Mike Crawford ... Read More
May 25, 2017
Tumminello Joins Board of Directors of LSU Theatre’s Swine Palace
Taylor Porter attorney Trey Tumminello has joined the board of directors of Swine Palace, a non-profit, professional theatre company supporting the educational mission of the LSU School of Theatre by producing professional productions for the Baton Rouge community and serving... Read More
May 24, 2017
Womack Recognized for Outstanding Pro Bono Service by LSBA, Louisiana Supreme Court
Taylor Porter Partner Mac Womack was a recipient of the Louisiana State Bar Association 2017 “Pro Bono Publico” award, presented at the annual Pro Bono Publico and Children’s Law Awards Ceremony, held Tuesday, May 23, 2017, at the Louisiana... Read More
May 15, 2017
TP Legal Insight: “Beware How You Share Client Data” - U.S. Court Rules in File-Sharing Website Case
By John Murrill
Partner, Taylor Porter
In the recent case of Harleysville Insurance Co. v. Holding Funeral Home, Inc., 2017 WL 1041600 (W.D. Va. 2/9/2017), a federal district court in Virginia issued a ruling that should make you think twice about how... Read More
May 11, 2017
Peak Discusses Health Care’s Labor and Employment Trends Under Trump Administration
“What’s In The (Trump) Cards?”
Health Care Industry Labor and Employment Issues in Limbo Stack the Deck Under New Administration
By Thomas R. Peak
Taylor Porter Partner; Labor and Employment Attorney
tom.peak@taylorporter.com
Article... Read More
May 10, 2017
Taylor Porter Sponsors Volunteers in Public Schools’ Annual Apple Awards
Taylor Porter was a proud sponsor of the 2017 Volunteers in Public Schools' Annual Volunteer Picnic and Apple Awards, held May 9, 2017, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.
Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS) is an independent non-profit organization that seeks... Read More
May 10, 2017
Taylor Porter Hosts Second “Dialogue on Race” Series
Taylor Porter, through its Diversity Committee, agreed to host a six-session program beginning May 2, 2017, "Dialogue on Race," organized by Dialogue on Race Louisiana (DORLA) and moderator Maxine Crump. The series involves a facilitated, round-table dialogue serving 15... Read More
May 10, 2017
Taylor Porter Participates in 2017 Matt Flynn Invitational to Raise Funds for Children’s Home
Taylor Porter's team in the 2017 Matt Flynn Invitational consisted of from left: Eddie Hughes, Mike Parker, Jonathan Moore and Coulter McMahen.
Taylor Porter participated in the Heritage Ranch 2017 Matt Flynn Invitational, held Tuesday, May 2, at The Bluffs on Thompson... Read More
May 05, 2017
Taylor Porter Sponsors Our Lady of The Lake’s Children’s Hospital Fiesta Fundraiser
Taylor Porter was a proud silver sponsor of the Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital "Fiesta" fundraiser, held Thursday, May 4, in the Dow Hangar at the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, benefiting the freestanding Our Lady of the... Read More
May 03, 2017
Taylor Porter Sponsors LSU’s Third Annual Inventorship Showcase
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Taylor Porter will serve as a sponsor of the 3rd Annual Inventorship Showcase at LSU, to be held Tuesday, May 9, at the Lod Cook Alumni Center, at 5:30 p.m. The event serves as a... Read More
May 02, 2017
TP Labor and Employment Team Hosts HR Professionals for “Spring Training” Seminar
The Taylor Porter labor and employment practice team held a "Spring Training" Labor and Employment Law Seminar for human resources department professionals from across the Baton Rouge area, held on Thursday, April 27, in the Firm's Founders Room in... Read More
May 01, 2017
TP Employment Attorneys Interviewed by BR Biz Report on Trump’s Labor Law Changes
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Taylor Porter labor and employment law attorneys Vicki Crochet, Partner and Practice Team Leader, and Tom Peak, Partner, were interviewed in a Baton Rouge Business Report article, "Specifics Remain to be Seen, But Most Expect... Read More
April 28, 2017
Taylor Porter Hosts Our Lady of the Lake’s Annual Downtown Red Car Raffle Day
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Taylor Porter was proud to host the annual "Driving the Future Downtown Day" on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at North Boulevard Town Square, for a "5 Cars, 5 Winners" Fundraising Event to benefit building the Our... Read More
April 24, 2017
Philips Attends LSU Law Center’s Naming Ceremony of “Frank L. Maraist Lecture Hall”
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Taylor Porter Managing Partner Skip Philips, an adjunct professor at LSU Law Center, attended the naming ceremony of the "Frank L. Maraist Lecture Hall" in honor of Professor Emeritus – and... Read More
April 24, 2017
Philips Co-Chairs 31st Annual Louisiana Bar Foundation Fellows Gala
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Taylor Porter Managing Partner Skip Philips served as a Gala Co-Chair at the 31st Annual Louisiana Bar Foundation Fellows Gala, held April 21 at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.
The annual gala... Read More
April 19, 2017
Former Co-Managing Partner Shelby McKenzie Inducted into LSU Alumni Association Hall of Distinction
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The 2017 LSU Hall of Distinction Class (from left): William Shelby McKenzie, Mary Landrieu, Brandon P. Landry, Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis and Jake L. Netterville. (Not pictured Dr. Charles M.... Read More
April 19, 2017
Taylor Porter to Sponsor 2017 Annual PAR Conference and Luncheon
Taylor Porter is a proud sponsor of the 2017 Annual Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana Conference and Luncheon, to be held Friday, April 21, at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. The conference encourages PAR members, supporters and Louisiana citizens to... Read More
April 14, 2017
Taylor Porter Participates in 2017 Baton Rouge Bar Association Easter Egg Drive for Children
Members of the BRBA Volunteer and Easter Eggstravaganza committees held several Easter egg hunts for children attending three local schools. Photographed from left: Mac Womack (Taylor Porter), Rebecca Clement, Jeremy Gathe, Caty Gits, Cherita McNeal, Talya Bergeron (front), Danielle Barringer,... Read More
April 13, 2017
Taylor Porter Sponsors University Lab’s 2017 Gerald Furr Memorial Golf Classic
Taylor Porter was a proud "hole sponsor" of the University Laboratory School Foundation's 2017 Gerald Furr Memorial Golf Classic. This annual golf tournament, held in memory of retired basketball Coach Gerald Furr, began in 1995 and benefits U-High Athletics.
The Gerald... Read More
April 12, 2017
Taylor Porter to Host “Spring Training” Labor and Employment Law Seminar
Taylor Porter will host a “Spring Training” Labor and Employment Law Seminar, to be held on Thursday, April 27, at 3 p.m., in the Taylor Porter Founder’s Conference Room in the Chase North Tower, 9th Floor (450... Read More
April 12, 2017
Taylor Porter Awards Katilyn Hollowell (3L) as Firm’s Annual LSU Law Scholarship Recipient
Taylor Porter was proud to award the 2017 Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips Annual Memorial Scholarship to LSU Law student Katilyn Hollowell, a third-year law student. Hollowell was recognized at an event at the LSU Law Center on Tuesday, March 28, and... Read More
April 11, 2017
NEWS ALERT: Federal Tax Deadline for Livingston Zip Codes Extended to June 30, 2017
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The federal tax filing deadline for individuals is Tuesday, April 18. However, if you are a resident of Livingston or Orleans Parishes, you are in a Presidentially declared disaster area and have been granted... Read More
April 10, 2017
Groves Lowe’s Article on Post Trial Probing of Jury Deliberations Published in BRBA Magazine
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Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe’s article, “U.S. Supreme Court Allows Post Trial Probing of Jury Deliberations in Cases Involving Overt Racial Bias ,” was published in the April 2017 Baton... Read More
April 06, 2017
Health Care IT News - “Be SAFER: ONC Updates Cyber Tips for Health Care Companies”
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Be SAFER: ONC Updates Cyber Tips for Health Care Companies
HealthIT.Gov's SAFER Guides Online
By Taylor Porter Partners Cindy Amedee, Marc Whitfield and John Murrill
The Office of the National Coordinator for... Read More
April 05, 2017
Sanchez Volunteers at High School Mock Trial Competition
Pictured from left: Taylor Porter attorney Clare Sanchez, SULC Professor Wendy Shea, Hammonds & Sills attorney Charles Hardie, and Curtis Nelson, Section Chief Juvenile Section, 19th JDC District Attorney's Office
Taylor Porter attorney Clare Sanchez volunteered at the ... Read More
April 04, 2017
Taylor Porter Hosts Practice for LSU Law’s National Quarterfinalist Gaming Law Moot Court Team
From left: LSU Law Prof. Paul West, LSU Law National Gaming Law Moot Court team coaches Michael West and Jack Stanley, Bill Boyd, and team members Jessica Thomas, Nathan Judge, and Coulter McMahen.
Taylor Porter attorneys Mike Walsh, Tom Easterly... Read More
April 04, 2017
Taylor Porter Sponsors Theatre Baton Rouge 2017 Season
Taylor Porter is a proud corporate sponsor and champion annual fund donor for the 2016-2017 season for Theatre Baton Rouge. Since 1947, Theatre Baton Rouge has produced and staged over 400 high-quality dramas, comedies and musicals for the Baton Rouge community.
Taylor... Read More
March 31, 2017
Taylor Porter’s River Terrace Hosts Kickoff Party for BRBF’s Arts Judicata Fundraising
The Arts Judicata Kickoff and Cocktail Reception was held Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Taylor Porter River Terrace atop the Chase North Tower in downtown Baton Rouge. Standing from left to right include: Renee Chatelain, Donna Buuck, Monica Vela-Vick, BRBA Executive... Read More
March 30, 2017
Taylor Porter to Sponsor 2017 Matt Flynn Invitational Golf Tourney for Children’s Home
Taylor Porter will be a proud sponsor of the 2017 Matt Flynn Invitational Golf Tournament, held at The Bluffs on Thompson Creek Golf and Conference Resort, on Tuesday, May 2. The tournament will benefit Heritage Ranch Christian Children's Home.
... Read More
March 29, 2017
TP Environmental Group Helps LSU Law Moot Court Team Place as National Semifinalists
The Taylor Porter environmental practice team would like to congratulate the LSU Law Center’s National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition team of Kelsey Balzli, Taylor Herpin, and James McKenney, who placed as National Semifinalists at this year... Read More
March 23, 2017
TP Managing Partner Skip Philips Assists LSU Law for U.S. Army War College Visit
The LSU Law Center hosted the U.S. Army War College Eisenhower Series College Program on Wednesday, March 22, in the McKernan Auditorium at the Law Center. This was the seventh year the Law Center hosted the U.S.... Read More
March 21, 2017
TP Publishes Firm Newsletter - “The Centurion”: Serving Baton Rouge For More Than 100 Years
Taylor Porter is proud to publish its 2017 1st Quarter newsletter edition of "The Centurion": Serving Baton Rouge For More Than 100 Years."
Our firm's newsletter highlights the achievements, awards, recognitions, and professional/community involvement of Taylor Porter attorneys and staff... Read More
March 13, 2017
Taylor Porter Participates In Pennington Trivia Fundraiser to Help Fund Biomedical Research
Taylor Porter fielded a team in the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation's Trivia Fundraiser Night, "The Answer," held Friday, March 10, at the C.B. Pennington Jr. Building at Pennington Biomedical Research Center.
The fundraiser helps Pennington's biomedical research... Read More
March 13, 2017
Murrill Honored with Local Boy Scouts’ Prestigious Silver Beaver Volunteer Award
Taylor Porter Partner John Murrill, center, was honored with the Silver Beaver Award from the Istrouma Area Council Boy Scouts of America at the organization’s awards reception, held Sunday, March 12, at the Catholic Life Center of Baton Rouge.... Read More
March 09, 2017
Kenny Featured on Cover of BR Bar Magazine for Easter Eggstravaganza
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As a member of this year’s Baton Rouge Bar Association Easter Eggstravaganza and Volunteer Committee, Taylor Porter Partner Erin Sayes Kenny is pictured front... Read More
March 09, 2017
Seiter Discusses Impacts of Trump on Health Care Providers, Consumers, Third-Party Payers
Article Featured in Health Care Journal of Baton Rouge
"Back to the Future? Potential Impacts of Unraveling the Affordable Care Act"
By Patrick D. Seiter
Taylor Porter Partner; Health Care Practice Group Leader
patrick.seiter@taylorporter.com
Health care providers,... Read More
March 08, 2017
Taylor Porter’s Late Founders Helped Start Baton Rouge YMCA as Organization Celebrates 100th Year
Above, a photo of the leaders of the 1923 YMCA fundraising building campaign that helped raise enough money to construct the first Baton Rouge YMCA on Fourth Street in 1925. Below, Taylor Porter's co-founder B.B. Taylor sent out the... Read More
March 07, 2017
Taylor Porter Partner Eddie Hughes Elected Board Chairman of Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Taylor Porter Partner Eddie Hughes has been elected Board Chairman of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, which distributes approximately 250,000 pounds of food each week to more than 150 agencies within East Baton Rouge Parish and 11 surrounding parishes. Through these agencies,... Read More
March 06, 2017
Crawford Moderates Bankruptcy Dispute Resolution Panel at 2017 NABT Seminar
Taylor Porter Partner Mike Crawford, Chair of the Firm’s Business Transactions, Bankruptcy and Real Estate practice, served as a moderator on a bankruptcy dispute resolution panel at the 2017 National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Spring Seminar... Read More
March 02, 2017
Taylor Porter to Sponsor 10th Annual LSBA Diversity Conclave in New Orleans
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Taylor Porter is a proud sponsor of the 2017 Louisiana State Bar Association's 10th Anniversary of the Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, to be held Friday, March 24, at... Read More
March 02, 2017
Taylor Porter to Sponsor 2017 City Year Baton Rouge School House Rock Gala
Taylor Porter is a proud sponsor of the 2017 City Year Baton Rouge School House Rock Gala, which will take place at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Cocktails start at 6 p.m., and the... Read More
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