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March 02, 2016
LDEQ Proposes Rule to Require Electronic Submission of Discharge Monitoring Reports
In keeping with Taylor Porter’s commitment to its environmental clients to actively monitor the latest state and federal regulatory developments, our firm is pleased to share a monthly Environmental Regulatory Alert. For any further information or to contact... Read More
March 02, 2016
TAX NEWS ALERT - IRS Alerts Payroll and HR Professionals to Phishing Scheme
IRS NEWS RELEASE: IRS Alerts Payroll and HR Professionals to Phishing Scheme Involving W-2s
On March 1, the Internal Revenue Service issued an alert to payroll and human resources professionals to beware of an emerging phishing email scheme that purports... Read More
March 01, 2016
HEALTH CARE ALERT: Senate Approves Bill to Improve Electronic Health Care System
Senate Approves Bill to Improve Electronic Health Care System; Hacking of Records Increased 11,000 Percent Last Year
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In keeping with Taylor Porter’s commitment to its... Read More
February 29, 2016
Taylor Porter Hosts Reception for Cristo Rey National President
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Photo courtesy of The Advocate/Pam Bordelon
Welcoming Cristo Rey Network President Jane Genster, second from left, to Baton Rouge at a reception hosted by the city’s new private Catholic school, Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan... Read More
February 29, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers Luncheon
Taylor Porter was proud to sponsor the Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers' First Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Luncheon, held Feb. 26, at the Renaissance Hotel.
Several law enforcement officers and departments were recognized during the awards ceremony. In 2015, Crime... Read More
February 25, 2016
Crochet Serves as Guest Speaker for LSU’s “The Rhetoric of Environmental Action” Class
Taylor Porter Partner and Environmental Law Attorney Anne Crochet served as a guest speaker Thursday for LSU’s “The Rhetoric of Environmental Action” class, held in Allen Hall and taught by Prof. Lillian Bridwell-Bowles.
Crochet discussed her... Read More
February 25, 2016
Taylor Porter’s Conference Room Artwork Showcases Baton Rouge Artist
Taylor Porter's newly constructed 9th Floor Founder's Room conference space, in the Chase North Tower, sports a Southeast Louisiana mural of playful nature and reference to Louisiana's commerce and culture by local Baton Rouge graphic... Read More
February 23, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors City Year’s School House Rock Gala Fundraiser
Taylor Porter is a proud sponsor of Wednesday's School House Rock Gala for City Year of Baton Rouge, which will take place at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center – cocktails start at 6 p.m. and the program... Read More
February 22, 2016
Hodges Honored for 65 Years of Practice
Photo courtesy of The Advocate and provided by Pamela Labbe/BRBA
From left: Linda Law Clark (BRBA Board), Robert Hodges, Taylor Porter Partner Amy Lambert (BRBA Board), and Robert J. Burns, Jr. (BRBA Board)
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February 22, 2016
Taylor Porter Patent Law Attorney John Runnels Featured in 10/12 Industry Report
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Taylor Porter Partner and patent law attorney John Runnels is featured in the 10/12 Industry Report, First Quarter Edition, in a Patent Law Q&A feature, "Protect Your Assets - What Today's Manufacturers Should Know... Read More
February 18, 2016
Attorneys Mentor Melrose Elementary Students Through City Year Baton Rouge
Taylor Porter partnered with City Year Baton Rouge as attorneys (pictured from left) Scott Mansfield, Kelley Dick Jr., and Trey Tumminello, III, mentored and met with third graders of the 'Gentleman of Greatness' group at Melrose Elementary.
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February 17, 2016
Taylor Porter Attorneys Volunteer in BRBA’s Thirst for Justice Program
Taylor Porter had eight attorneys serve as Baton Rouge Bar Association Thirst for Justice Volunteers in November, including Tommy Gildersleeve, Michelle Marney White, Luther Wilson, Mac Womack, Scott Mansfield, Ne’Shira Millender, Lauren Rivera and Kelley Dick Jr.
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February 17, 2016
Taylor Porter Sponsors Theatre Baton Rouge’s “Into the Woods”
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Taylor Porter is sponsoring the Theatre Baton Rouge production of "Into the Woods," scheduled for March 4-20, at the Capital Series Main Stage. "Into the Woods" is a production based off a book by James Lapine, directed... Read More
February 16, 2016
Thames Presents “Managing Your Expert” at BR Paralegal Luncheon
Taylor Porter Partner Adam Thames served as the February CLE Luncheon guest speaker for The Baton Rouge Paralegal Association’s event held Feb. 16 at Mike Anderson’s. Thames presented the talk, "Managing Your Expert."
The Baton Rouge Paralegal... Read More
February 16, 2016
Hughes Elected Board Vice Chair of Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Taylor Porter Partner Eddie Hughes has been elected Board Vice Chair of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, which supplies food to 156 agencies in the Baton Rouge area and through these agencies, the Food Bank supplies about 9.5 million meals to... Read More
February 15, 2016
Furr Tours $23 Million Renovations of Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center
From left: Brett Furr, BOD chair; Rep. Charles Boustany; Todd Stevens, CEO
Recently, Taylor Porter Partner Brett Furr had the pleasure of touring the $23 million renovation, expansion and modernization of the Mary Bird Perkins - Our Lady of... Read More
February 05, 2016
Crochet Elected to Board of The Emerge Center
Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Vicki Crochet has been elected to the Board of The Emerge Center, a Baton Rouge nonprofit located on the LSU Innovation Park campus that provides services for children with communication, behavior and developmental... Read More
February 05, 2016
Castille Joins Southern Alumni at “Evening to Honor African-American State and City Leaders”
In celebration of Black History month, the Southern University Alumni Federation Home Chapter and the Southern University Alumni Federation hosted a reception to honor African-American state and city leaders. The reception was held Feb. 3 at the Southern... Read More
February 01, 2016
Stationary Sources No Longer Major Sources for Title V/PSD Purposes Based Solely on GHG Emissions
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LDEQ proposes to delete the major source threshold for greenhouse gases (GHGs), i.e., 100,000 tons per year (tpy) of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e), from the definitions of "major source" and "major... Read More
February 01, 2016
Peak Serves Up Gumbo for a Good Cause to Aid Veterans
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Taylor Porter Partner Tom Peak participated in the 6th Annual Watson's Bird and Sausage Gumbo Cookoff, benefiting the Quad Vets Transitional Housing Program in Hammond and previously benefiting other veteran programs/charities, including Wounded Warriors. Peak's... Read More
January 27, 2016
Castille Named Council Member of Louisiana State Law Institute
Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Preston Castille has been named a Council Member of the Louisiana State Law Institute, ABA, House of Delegates. The LSLI is an official, advisory law revision commission, law reform agency... Read More
January 26, 2016
Walsh Serves as Panelist for LSU Law Center’s Symposium on Criminal Sentencing Reform
Taylor Porter Partner Michael Walsh was a panelist as leaders of the criminal justice system, the state and local legal community, along with concerned community members, engaged in a day-long discussion on criminal sentencing reform during the 2016 Louisiana Law Review... Read More
January 22, 2016
Taylor Porter Completes Community Service Trifecta for Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Firm Collects 265 Pounds, Donates More Than $1,500, and Volunteers Sort More Than 6,000 Pounds of Food for Families in Need
Taylor Porter concluded its month long holiday food drive today by finishing with a collection of 265 pounds of food and donations totaling $1,530... Read More
January 19, 2016
Philips, Walsh Volunteer at LSU Law’s Apprenticeship Week
Taylor Porter attorneys Skip Philips, Managing Partner, and Michael Walsh, Partner, volunteered to teach, “Strategic Thinking for Lawyers,” at Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center’s third annual Apprenticeship Week, taking place January 4-8, and... Read More
January 06, 2016
Taylor Porter Elects Michael Walsh as Partner
The law firm of Taylor Porter is proud to announce the election of attorney Michael Walsh to Partner, effective January 1, 2016. Walsh was previously Of Counsel with the Firm.
Walsh has more than 30 years of experience representing individual and corporate clients... Read More
January 04, 2016
Taylor Porter’s December Environmental Regulatory Alert
In keeping with Taylor Porter’s commitment to its environmental clients to actively monitor the latest state and federal regulatory developments, our firm is pleased to share a monthly Environmental Regulatory Alert. In this month’s issue, LDEQ... Read More
December 30, 2015
Crochet Co-Authors 2016 Louisiana Edition on Environmental Compliance Issues
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Taylor Porter Partner and Environmental Practice Team Leader Anne Crochet co-authored the 2015-2016 edition of Louisiana Environmental Compliance, a detailed overview of existing programs and a guide and training manual for dealing with environmental compliance issues.
The book... Read More
December 28, 2015
Taylor Porter Represents Client in Noteworthy Taxpayer Assistance Order Case
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Taylor Porter attorneys John F. McDermott and Michael S. Walsh represented client Kathryn Rothkamm in Rothkamm... Read More
December 26, 2015
Ten Taylor Porter Attorneys Ranked 2016 Louisiana Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Taylor Porter had 10 attorneys named to the 2016 lists of Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars, which are published in the January 2016 issue of Louisiana Super Lawyers magazine published by Law & Politics. Only five percent of attorneys in Louisiana receive... Read More
December 23, 2015
Two Taylor Porter Attorneys Named Council Members of Louisiana State Law Institute
Taylor Porter Managing Partner Skip Philips and Associate Kelley Dick have been named as Council Members of the Louisiana State Law Institute. Philips was elected as a Practicing Attorney Member of the Council, and Dick was elected as one of... Read More
December 09, 2015
Lambert, Kenny Elected to BRBA Leadership Positions for 2016
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Taylor Porter Partner Amy Lambert (pictured left) has been elected Secretary of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, while Associate Erin Sayes Kenny (pictured right) has been elected council member of the BRBA Young Lawyers Section, announced... Read More
December 09, 2015
Taylor Porter Participates in 24th Annual Baton Rouge Bar Holiday Star Project
Taylor Porter has donated holiday gifts to 69 children this holiday season through the 24th annual Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project to provide gifts to children in the local Baton Rouge area in a... Read More
December 08, 2015
Rivera, Barton Help Team Parker Raise $160K for St. Jude
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Taylor Porter attorneys Lauren Rivera and Bob Barton participated in the 2015 St. Jude Memphis Half Marathon and helped Team Parker raise more than $160,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. In total, the marathon weekend in Memphis... Read More
December 03, 2015
Louisiana Gov.-Elect Edwards Appoints Castille to Higher Education Transition Committee
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Louisiana Gov.-Elect John Bel Edwards, who has identified higher education funding as one of his top priorities, announced members of his Higher Education Transition Committee charged with finding ways to stabilize and boost revenue to support colleges... Read More
December 03, 2015
Castille Participates on Executives for Education Panel Hosted by City Year Baton Rouge
Taylor Porter Partner Preston Castille, National President of the Southern University Alumni Federation, served as a guest speaker on the panel, “Executives for Education,” a breakfast event hosted by City Year Baton Rouge on Dec. 3 at Juban&rsquo... Read More
December 01, 2015
Taylor Porter’s November Environmental Regulatory Alert
In keeping with Taylor Porter’s commitment to its environmental clients to actively monitor the latest state and federal regulatory developments, our firm is pleased to share a monthly Environmental Regulatory Alert. In this month’s issue, ... Read More
November 30, 2015
McDermott Featured in The Advocate for Steak & Stake
Taylor Porter attorney John McDermott, who volunteers as Board of Governors Chairman of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Baton Rouge, was pictured in The Advocate society section for helping to organize the annual Steak & Stake... Read More
November 20, 2015
Taylor Porter Sponsors Successful Inaugural South Louisiana Construction Economic Forum
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Taylor Porter was proud to partner with several businesses on Thursday for the inaugural South Louisiana Construction Economic Forum that brought together executives from some of the top Baton Rouge construction ... Read More
November 18, 2015
Philips Selected Local Louisiana Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation
Taylor Porter Managing Partner Skip Philips was selected a “Local Litigation Star” in Louisiana by Benchmark Litigation, which in its ninth year of publication exclusively covers the litigation and disputes market in North America, covering the US, Canada... Read More
November 18, 2015
Walsh to Serve as Panel Speaker at Louisiana Law Review Symposium on Criminal Sentencing Reform
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Taylor Porter attorney Michael Walsh will serve as a guest panelist on the Louisiana Practitioner Roundtable for a Louisiana Law Review Symposium, “Throw Away the Key: Criminal Sentencing Reform in... Read More
November 12, 2015
Taylor Porter Managing Partner Provides “Corporate Experience” for Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Students
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Taylor Porter Managing Partner Skip Philips was interviewed and pictured in the Baton Rouge Business Report’s article, “When It Opens This Fall, Cristo Rey Will Combine Education With Corporate Experience,” featuring Cristo Rey Baton... Read More
November 06, 2015
Taylor Porter Sponsors South Louisiana Construction Economic Forum in Baton Rouge
CEOs from Top Baton Rouge Contractors to Discuss Latest Impacts on Industry and Construction Economy
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The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and the Pelican Chapter, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. (ABC) will produce a South... Read More
November 06, 2015
French Participates in Wear Pink Movement to Raise Money for American Cancer Society
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Taylor Porter attorney Ryan French participated in the Real Men Wear Pink of Greater Baton Rouge movement to help the American Cancer Society raise more than $19,000 for life-saving breast cancer research, patient services and programs.
At Taylor... Read More
November 04, 2015
Taylor Porter’s October Environmental Regulatory Alert
In keeping with Taylor Porter’s commitment to its environmental clients to actively monitor the latest state and federal regulatory developments, our firm is pleased to share a monthly Environmental Regulatory Alert. In this month’s issue, ... Read More
November 02, 2015
Taylor Porter Raises More Than $14,000 for Capital Area United Way
Taylor Porter will donate more than $14,000 to Capital Area United Way through its annual Fall United Way firm-wide drive, to help the Baton Rouge-based organization stabilize individuals and families and strengthen the community through education, income stability and healthy living.
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November 02, 2015
Best Lawyers Ranks Taylor Porter in 24 Practice Areas
Taylor Porter had 24 practice areas ranked by Best Lawyers in America® on its 2016 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
October 30, 2015
McDermott Explains Considerations for Making Beneficiary Designations
An estate plan is not complete until the testament has been executed and beneficiary designations have been reviewed and revised as necessary.
Estate planner and tax attorney John McDermott weighs in on those plans. Read More
October 29, 2015
Taylor Porter Welcomes Three New Associates
Taylor Porter is pleased to welcome its new associates, Scott M. Mansfield (Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2015); Lauren K. Rivera (Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2015); and Kelley R. Dick, Jr. ... Read More
October 14, 2015
Taylor Porter Named to Best Places to Work List (2015)
For the second consecutive year,Taylor Porter was named one of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report's 2015 Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge. The awards program is a project of the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, the Greater... Read More
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