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November 08, 2016
Twenty-Five Taylor Porter Practice Areas Ranked Among Top Tiers in U.S. News & World Report
Taylor Porter had 25 practice areas ranked by Best Lawyers in America® on its 2017 Best Law Firms list. These rankings provide a comprehensive view of the U.S. legal profession that is unprecedented both in the range of firms represented... Read More
November 07, 2016
TP Employee to Serve as an Ascension Parish Election Commissioner For Tuesday’s Election
Taylor Porter employee and legal assistant Connie Norton has been calling herself “The Commish” around her house the last couple of weeks, and on Tuesday, for the much anticipated election of the 45th United States President, Norton will... Read More
November 04, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors CPEX’s Annual Smart Growth Summit
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Taylor Porter was a proud sponsor of the Center for Planning Excellence's 11th Annual Louisiana Smart Growth Summit, which took place at the Shaw Center on Nov. ... Read More
November 04, 2016
Taylor Porter Congratulates The Emerge Center’s 2016 Baton Rouge Volunteer Activists
Taylor Porter was honored to be a part of today's luncheon celebrating The Emerge Center's 2016 Baton Rouge Area Volunteer Activists, honored at The Renaissance Hotel in the 44th annual special awards ceremony. The Emerge Center is... Read More
November 03, 2016
Taylor Porter Remembers Former Managing Partner Phillips in LSU Fund Endowment Dedication Ceremony
Taylor Porter hosted a special ceremony at its Chase North Tower office on Oct. 21 to celebrate and memorialize the LSU Law Center’s Tom Fore Phillips National Moot Court Team Endowment Fund as Taylor Porter Managing Partner Skip Philips... Read More
October 31, 2016
Taylor Porter Swings and Scores Two Belly Up with the Bar Awards for Good Cause
The Taylor Porter “Belly Up with the Bar” team, "A League of Their Own," tallied two first place awards, "Most Original" and "People's Choice," at the Belly Up with the Bar fundraiser, Baton Rouge Bar Association'... Read More
October 28, 2016
Tumminello Featured in Baton Rouge Bar Member Spotlight; Pictured on Magazine Cover
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Taylor Porter attorney Trey Tumminello was featured in the Baton Rouge Bar Association's "Member Spotlight" section, and also shown on... Read More
October 27, 2016
TP Fall Law Clerk Associate Profile: Katie Hazlip, LSU Law Class of 2018
Taylor Porter is proud of its annual law clerk associate program, which hires highly motivated, well-rounded law students to participate in six-week sessions. Under the guidance of practicing attorneys, our law clerk associates gain hands-on experience and interaction... Read More
October 24, 2016
TP Fall Law Clerk Associate Profiles: SULC Students Samantha Kincaid and Rachel Young
Taylor Porter is proud of its annual law clerk associate program, which hires highly motivated, well-rounded law students to participate in six-week sessions. Under the guidance of practicing attorneys, our law clerk associates gain hands-on experience and interaction... Read More
October 21, 2016
FLOOD NEWS - Gov. Edwards Increases Federal Disaster Assistance Asking Price to Over $4 Billion
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In a letter addressed on Oct. 20 to President Barack Obama, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards asked for an increase in federal disaster assistance to now more than $4 billion... Read More
October 20, 2016
Taylor Porter Participates in BRBA “Geaux Casual for Pro Bono” Fundraiser
Taylor Porter participated in the 2016 "Geaux Casual for Pro Bono" fundraiser day, held across Baton Rouge for the Baton Rouge Bar Association. This was the fifth annual fundraiser day held by the BRBA as all proceeds benefitted the Baton Rouge... Read More
October 19, 2016
Barton Participates on Sports Law Panel at LSU Law Center
Photos by Courtnie Pollard, Public Relations Chair, LSU Law Entertainment and Media Law Society
Pictured from left: Wes Theriot, Business Manager at RemQuest/ Products Division of TEA, Inc.; Chris Matulis, former LSU baseball player and current law student at LSU,... Read More
October 17, 2016
Taylor Porter 8th Floor River Terrace Renovation Receives Baton Rouge Good Growth Award
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The "Taylor Porter Rooftop Garden," the law firm's renovations on the Chase North Tower 8th Floor River Terrace and designed by Joseph Furr Design Studio Landscape Architecture, received a 2016 ... Read More
October 17, 2016
TP Health Care Attorney Cindy Amedee Interviewed on Physician Owner Start-Up Businesses
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Taylor Porter Partner and health care attorney Cindy Amedee was interviewed in The Ambulatory M&A Advisor's article, "A Physician Owner's First Steps to a Start-Up HCB (Health Care Business)." The... Read More
October 14, 2016
Flood Recovery News - Louisiana Disaster Assistance Deadline Extended to Nov. 14
Louisianans in parishes affected by August flooding now have until Monday, Nov.14, 2016, to register for federal disaster assistance. The State of Louisiana and FEMA advise that the deadline to apply for disaster assistance has been extended, so that all eligible... Read More
October 11, 2016
FLOOD RECOVERY ALERT: SBA Physical Disaster Loan Applications Due Oct. 13
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Thursday, October 13, is the deadline to submit applications for low-interest physical disaster loans from the Small Business Administration. Business physical disaster loans of up to $2 million may be used for all physical losses including real estate,... Read More
October 10, 2016
Greco, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge Deliver Truck Loads of Donations to Flood Victims
Pictured left to right: Patrick McDaniel, Charlene Montelaro, Scott Daugherty, Cyrus Greco, Robert Levy, John Pugh, Ryan Gerrald, Chad Bingham, John Melancon, Blair Marshall, Tom Randolph, Ronnie Jones, Haggai Davis
Taylor Porter Of Counsel Cyrus Greco joined his fellow... Read More
October 05, 2016
Taylor Porter Donates $2,200 to Mary Bird Perkins For Cancer Center’s Geaux Pink Drive
Taylor Porter held its annual Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Raffle in which the firm raised $2,200 from attorney and staff donations and a firm match, to donate to the Cancer Center for its month-long Geaux Pink drive in... Read More
October 05, 2016
Taylor Porter to Support Boy Scouts Business & Industry Leaders Luncheon Featuring Gov. Edwards
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The local Boy Scout organization, the Istrouma Area Council, is having its annual Business & Industry Leaders Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Crowne Plaza,... Read More
October 04, 2016
Small Business Rebirth Fund Awards Second Round of Grants to Flood-Impacted Companies
The Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund announced nearly $200,000 in grants to 50 small businesses impacted by the August flooding across South Louisiana. This is the second distribution from the Fund, bringing the total grant recipients to 107 and the total funds disbursed... Read More
October 03, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors Successful Baton Rouge Blues Foundation Gala
Taylor Porter was a proud sponsor of the 2016 Blues Gala, presented by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation, and held Sunday Oct. 2, at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library. The evening included performances from Henry... Read More
September 28, 2016
Taylor Porter Ranked Among “Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge” for Third Consecutive Year
Taylor Porter was ranked for the third consecutive year among the "Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge" by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report in the publication's 2016 rankings of companies, announced today at an awards breakfast ceremony held... Read More
September 27, 2016
More Than 5,000 in EBR, Livingston Have Applied for Disaster Unemployment; Deadline Oct. 14
The deadline to apply for disaster unemployment assistance (DUA) for individuals impacted by severe storms and flooding is Friday, October 14, at 11:59 p.m. CDT. According to the Louisiana Workforce Commission and an article by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report,... Read More
September 26, 2016
Castille Helps Welcome Avery Johnson to Huntsville for Scholarship Event, Flood Fundraiser
Taylor Porter Partner Preston Castille, who serves as the National President of the Southern University Alumni Federation, helped welcome Alabama men's basketball head coach and Southern University alumnus Avery Johnson to Huntsville, Alabama, this past Friday for ... Read More
September 22, 2016
Vitter Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana Flood Recovery
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today announced that the short-term continuing resolution will include federal disaster assistance for Louisiana flood recovery, following the deadly, historic flooding disaster in South Louisiana last month. The Senate is expected to consider this... Read More
September 22, 2016
Groves to Present CLE Seminar During LSU Law Center Reunion Weekend
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Taylor Porter Partner Gene Groves will team up with attorney Cyd Sheree Page, of Voorhies & Labbe, to present the LSU Law Center Reunion Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar, as part of LSU Law Alumni Reunion... Read More
September 19, 2016
New Resources Available for Farmers Impacted by Historic Floods
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This week, Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack made a disaster designation giving farmers in certain parishes the option to get Farm Service Agency (FSA) assistance, including emergency loans, according to United States Senator David Vitter's... Read More
September 19, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors Second Annual NPR Founders Luncheon with Cokie Roberts
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Taylor Porter is a proud sponsor of the Second Annual 89.3FM WRKF Radio Founders Luncheon with guest speaker Cokie Roberts, to be held Tuesday, Sept. 20, at Noon, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge.
Roberts will... Read More
September 14, 2016
Gov. Edwards Announces Post-Flooding, Restore Louisiana Task Force
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the Restore Louisiana Task Force, which is charged with overseeing the state’s recovery efforts from the recent historic flooding across South Louisiana.
“The families and individuals whose lives have been... Read More
September 14, 2016
Federal Housing Administration Offers Two Loan Programs to Help Homeowners Rebuild
The Federal Housing Administration offers two loan programs that can help homeowners rebuild, including the Capital Area Finance Authority's 203h Purchase Loan and 203K Renovation Loan through banks and lenders in 14 parishes Louisiana parishes.
The loans are available... Read More
September 13, 2016
Louisiana Economic Development Estimates $8.7 Billion in Residential, Commercial Flood Damage
The Louisiana Economic Development, in a press release, estimates the August 2016 Louisiana Flood caused $8.7 billion in damage to Louisiana residential and commercial properties, with damage to businesses in the state exceeding $2 billion. Those figures do not include damage... Read More
September 12, 2016
Louisiana Attorney General Publishes Consumer Tips Guide for Flood Victims
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Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has released a comprehensive guide for flood disaster victims, "Consumer Tips for Natural Disaster Victims," to help protect Louisiana citizens from becoming victims of fraud, scams, or price gouging before,... Read More
September 12, 2016
SBA Approves More Than $236 Million in Flood Loans; Businesses Can Still Apply
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has thus far approved more than $236 million in loans to businesses, homeowners and renters impacted by flooding in the Baton Rouge area, and the federal agency urges businesses to continue... Read More
September 12, 2016
Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund Beginning to Help Owners Recover
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Applications are still being accepted by the Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund, which was created to award triage grants to support the thousands of small businesses impacted by the historic flooding in south Louisiana... Read More
September 08, 2016
Obama Letter to Edwards: Govt. to Cover 90 Percent of Flood Recovery Public Projects
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In a letter to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards dated Thursday, ... Read More
September 07, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors BRAC Signature Speaker Event on Workplace Millennial Engagement
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Taylor Porter will co-sponsor an upcoming Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) signature speaker luncheon event on workplace millennial engagement, featuring guest speaker Anne Donovan, PwC People Innovation Leader, where she'll share findings from &ldquo... Read More
September 01, 2016
TP Tax Attorney Cautions Louisiana Flood Victims About Accessing 401(k) Loans, Hardship Distribution
The Internal Revenue Service announced that 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans can make loans and hardship distributions to Louisiana flood victims and members of their families, but Taylor Porter tax practice group leader John McDermott cautions residents against... Read More
September 01, 2016
TP Estate Planning Alert: New Proposed Regulations for Family-Controlled Entities
By Mary Hester and John McDermott
On August 2, 2016, the U.S. Treasury Department issued proposed regulations under Internal Revenue Code § 2704 that may affect your estate planning. These regulations are intended to reduce the valuation discounts applicable to transfers... Read More
September 01, 2016
Thames Recognized as LADC Young Lawyer of the Year Award Finalist
Taylor Porter Partner Adam Thames was recognized as a finalist for The Frank L. Maraist Award by the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel at the organization’s annual LADC Young Lawyers Awards and Board Dinner held Thursday, Aug. 25, at... Read More
August 31, 2016
Vitter Announces $6.8M Grant for Crisis Counseling for Flood Victims
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today announced that the State of Louisiana will be receiving a grant of $6.8 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide crisis counseling in... Read More
August 31, 2016
National Insurance Crime Bureau Estimates 100,000 Insured Vehicles Flooded
The August downpours that dumped more than 30 inches of rain in two days on parts of Louisiana have left as many as 100,000 cars and trucks damaged – and that’s only counting insured vehicles, according to the National Insurance... Read More
August 31, 2016
Baton Rouge Area Foundation Surpasses $3 Million in Disaster Relief Funds
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation is reporting that it has raised more than $3.6 million and given away more than $2 million to individuals and nonprofit organizations affected by the Baton Rouge flooding. More than half of the money raised, $1.7... Read More
August 31, 2016
How to Retrieve Important Documents Lost in Flood
Losing important documents in a disaster can be as stressful as clearing out debris and starting the rebuilding process. Below is a useful list of phone numbers and websites you can start with.
Birth and Death Certificates:
Phone: 225-342-9500
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August 30, 2016
Post-Flooding, Louisiana Shelter at Home Program Explained
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The Shelter at Home Program enables eligible individuals or families whose homes were damaged in the August flooding to take shelter in their own homes while they rebuild, instead of having to stay in a... Read More
August 30, 2016
La. Dept. of Health Issues Guidance on Mold Removal
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that trained mold remediation professionals do the mold clean up if mold growth covers more than 100 square feet, or a 10-by-10 foot area. For a list of... Read More
August 29, 2016
Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund is Accepting Applications
Applications are now being accepted by the Louisiana Small Business Rebirth Fund. Awards range between $1,000 and $10,000 depending on the damages, purpose and available funding. To be eligible to apply for a Rebirth Fund award, applicants must be a small businesses... Read More
August 27, 2016
FEMA Explains Temporary Housing Assistance Programs
FEMA has officially announced the types of assistance available to applicants through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP) and some of the criteria and limitations of IHP assistance.
IHP provides financial help or direct services to those... Read More
August 25, 2016
LDEQ Says Burning of Flood Debris Against the Law
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality encourages residents affected by the recent flood to refrain from open burning of debris. "It is illegal to burn solid waste," LDEQ Secretary Dr. Chuck Carr Brown said. "We are in contact with local... Read More
August 24, 2016
Taylor Porter Helps Employees Recover from Historic Flooding
Several Taylor Porter employees and their families were severely impacted by the historic Baton Rouge flooding on Aug. 12-14, and the law firm's attorneys and staff have spent the last two weeks coming to the aid of... Read More
August 24, 2016
What to Know About Price Gouging During Flood Recovery?
Louisiana statutes regulating price gouging are applicable only during a state of emergency. These statutes provide both civil and criminal sanctions to those who violate its provisions. In addition, the court may order restitution to aggrieved consumers.
To enforce... Read More
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