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September 21, 2020
Taylor Porter Lake Charles Office Reopens Following Hurricane Laura
Taylor Porter's Lake Charles office location - 145 East Street - has reopened, and our Lake Charles attorneys and staff have returned to the office. Our Lake Charles office main phone line is again functional at 337.436.7787.
Our Taylor Porter Lake... Read More
September 16, 2020
Vicki Crochet Ranked “Employment Lawyer of the Year” in Baton Rouge by 2021 Best Lawyers
Taylor Porter Partner Vicki Crochet has been ranked the 2021 Best Lawyers in America "Employment Lawyer of the Year" in Baton Rouge, which is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer attorney feedback for a specific practice area and... Read More
September 15, 2020
Taylor Porter Ranked for Seventh Consecutive Year Among “Best Places to Work”
For the seventh consecutive year, Taylor Porter was ranked as one of the “Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge” by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report in the publication’s 2020 rankings of companies. The awards program... Read More
September 14, 2020
Taylor Porter Organizes Hurricane Relief Supply Drive for Lake Charles Residents
Taylor Porter organized a hurricane relief supply drive to donate hundreds of needed items to residents of Lake Charles affected by Hurricane Laura. A special thanks to Taylor Porter attorney and Lake Charles native Savannah Smith who organized the drive... Read More
September 12, 2020
Louisiana Moves Into Phase 3; Governor Outlines Updated Guidelines
Phase 3 Proclamation
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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has released details of his proclamation moving Louisiana’s response to COVID-19 to Phase 3. The new order will be in place for 28 days, expiring on October 9.... Read More
September 08, 2020
In Memory of Taylor Porter Former Partner Robert Hodges (1931-2020)
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It is with regret and sympathy that we announce former Taylor Porter Partner Robert Harold Hodges (1931-2020) passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
Hodges began his career with Taylor Porter in 1966, practicing as a preeminent... Read More
August 24, 2020
Furr Enters Second Year as Board Member of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation
Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Brett Furr will enter his second year as a board member for the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation as the organization announced its board members for the 2020-21 year in The Advocate ... Read More
August 21, 2020
Halphen, Thames Present at LAMMICO Defense Counsel Seminar
Taylor Porter Partners and Health Care Practice Team members Ann Halphen and Adam Thames served as speakers at the LAMMICO Defense Counsel Seminar, held Aug. 20 at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort. LAMMICO is a policyholder-owned malpractice insurance company that provides... Read More
August 20, 2020
Forty-Three Taylor Porter Attorneys Recognized in 2021 “Best Lawyers in America”
Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that 43 of the firm's attorneys are included in the Best Lawyers in America® 2021 edition, including the inaugural edition this year of "Best Lawyers Ones to Watch."
The 27th annual publication is... Read More
August 14, 2020
Taylor Porter Thanks Teachers at White Hills Elementary through VIPS “First Day Helpers”
Taylor Porter was proud to participate in the "First Day Helpers" program by Volunteers In Public Schools to treat teachers and staff to breakfast at White Hills Elementary School in Baker. VIPS organizes the First Day Helpers program every year... Read More
August 11, 2020
“Pouring Into Wine Law” - Kenny Presents CLE Seminar on Alcohol Industry Developments
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Taylor Porter Partner Erin Sayes Kenny will team up with LSU Law Center Professor John Church to present a Baton Rouge Bar Association CLE Seminar on "Pouring Into Wine Law: Developments & Trends in the... Read More
August 07, 2020
Shelby Completes Baton Rouge Business Report Executive Leadership Academy Program
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Taylor Porter Executive Committee Member and Partner David Shelby completed the 2020 spring session of the Baton Rouge Business Report Executive Leadership Academy. The Business Report started the academy three years ago with the... Read More
July 13, 2020
Gov. Edwards Signs Modified Phase Two Order; Louisiana ATC and State Fire Marshal Release Guidance
By Alcoholic Beverage Licensing and Related Enforcement Issues Practice Team
Richard Easterling, Special Counsel | richard.easterling@taylorporter.com
Katie Goodson, Special Counsel | katie.goodson@taylorporter.com
Erin Sayes Kenny, Partner | erin.kenny@taylorporter.com
Mike Walsh, Partner | michael.walsh@taylorporter... Read More
July 09, 2020
Taylor Porter Sponsors BRAC COVID-19 Business Recovery Webinars
As the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) continues providing COVID-19 business recovery webinars, Taylor Porter will sponsor several upcoming webinars that are free to visitors "live", and also available via recording at brac.org/recovery.
The Taylor Porter sponsored webinars... Read More
July 07, 2020
Taylor Porter Ranked Among Baton Rouge’s Top 100 Private Companies
Taylor Porter has been ranked among the Top 100 Private Companies in Baton Rouge by the Baton Rouge Business Report. Companies were ranked according to their reported or estimated revenue for the most recently completed fiscal year, which in most cases... Read More
July 01, 2020
“Protecting Your Business from COVID-19: New Exposure Liability Laws”
Philips, McMahen Present BRAC Webinar on Legislative Bills
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Taylor Porter attorneys Skip Philips and Coulter McMahen presented a BRAC Business Webinar – “Protecting Your Business from COVID-19: New Exposure Liability Laws,” which... Read More
June 23, 2020
Taylor Porter Attorneys Present BRAC Webinar: “Phase Two and the Hospitality Industry”
Governor Edwards Announces Louisiana to Remain in Phase Two
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Taylor Porter attorneys Katie Goodson and Erin Sayes Kenny served as panelists for a BRAC Business Webinar, “Phase Two and the Hospitality Industry,”... Read More
June 19, 2020
Taylor Porter, IberiaBank Team Up to Present BRAC Webinar Update on PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules
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Taylor Porter Managing Partner Bob Barton and Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Brett Furr joined IberiaBank Executive Vice President and Baton Rouge Market President John... Read More
June 05, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Signed Into Law
Among Changes: Act Extends Covered Period During Which Borrowers May Use Loan Proceeds for Eligible Expenses to 24 Weeks
By Bob Barton – Managing Partner | bob.barton@taylorporter.com
Ashley Carver Meredith – Associate | ashley.meredith@taylorporter.com
Ryan Gonzales ... Read More
June 04, 2020
Louisiana Enters Phase Two on June 5: Here are the Governor’s Guidelines
Phase 2 for Restaurants and Bars
On June 1, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that following continued improvement in Louisiana’s COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is ready to move to Phase 2... Read More
May 27, 2020
SBA Issues Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness Requirements; Outlines Loan Review Procedures
By Bob Barton – Managing Partner | bob.barton@taylorporter.com
Ashley Carver Meredith – Associate | ashley.meredith@taylorporter.com
Ryan Gonzales – Associate | ryan.gonzales@taylorporter.com
On Friday May 22, the Small Business Administration released two interim final rules... Read More
May 15, 2020
La. Moves Into Phase One; New Openings and Additional Guidelines for Hospitality Industry
By Taylor Porter Alcoholic Beverage Licensing and Related Enforcement Issues Practice Team
Richard Easterling, Special Counsel | richard.easterling@taylorporter.com
Katie Goodson, Special Counsel | katie.goodson@taylorporter.com
Erin Sayes Kenny, Partner | erin.kenny@taylorporter.com
Mike Walsh, Partner | michael... Read More
May 14, 2020
Miyagi’s Article on Settling PI Claims, Section 111 and Civil Penalties Published by LADC
Click here to read article in the May 2020 LADC (Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel) Newsletter
Taylor Porter Partner Barrye Miyagi had her article "Settling Personal Injury Claims: Section 111 and Civil Monetary Penalties - Is Your Client Compliant?" published in the... Read More
May 12, 2020
Navigating Louisiana’s Public Bid Law During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By John Andrishok, Special Counsel
Construction and Employment, Labor and Benefits
john.andrishok@taylorporter.com
Since early March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor John Bel Edwards has issued a dozen or more proclamations addressing a broad spectrum... Read More
May 11, 2020
EEOC Issues Updated Guidance: COVID-19 Technical Assistance Publication
By Vicki M. Crochet - Partner, Employment, Labor and Benefits Practice Group Leader,
Executive Committee Vice-Chair | vicki.crochet@taylorporter.com
and M. Lenore Feeney - Of Counsel | lenore.feeney@taylorporter.com
On May 5, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated... Read More
May 08, 2020
Retirement Account Tax Rules Change Amidst COVID-19 Legislation
By Rebecca Hinton, Special Counsel | rebecca.hinton@taylorporter.com
and Leah Canaday Cook, Associate | leah.cook@taylorporter.com
Although the value of investment accounts have declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, retirement investors may have a tax-related silver lining with respect... Read More
May 07, 2020
COVID-19 Alcohol/Licensing News - Updated Guidance for Hospitality and Retail Industry
***Please note this article and these rules are current as of May 7, 2020, and may be subject to change.
Louisiana Stay At Home Order Extended to May 15
The Louisiana Stay At Home Order has been extended until May 15, with the... Read More
May 06, 2020
Groves Lowe Teaches “Legal Issues in Education Administration” for Southeastern Graduate Students
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe was asked to teach two graduate level classes this week at Southeastern, via google meet, to PhD candidates in education. Groves Lowe taught the classes on legal issues in education administration.
Practicing law... Read More
May 01, 2020
Former Chair Mike Walsh Recognized in La. Attorney Disciplinary Board’s 30th Anniversary
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On April 1, 2020, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board celebrated its 30th anniversary by remembering and honoring its board members, including Taylor Porter Partner Mike Walsh, who previously served as... Read More
April 30, 2020
Cyber Attacks Increase During Pandemic; Proactive Measures Employers Can Take
By John Murrill, Partner, Executive Committee, Technology Committee Chair
Litigation, Labor and Employment, Data Security
john.murrill@taylorporter.com
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, people carefully scrutinize the daily news reports for evidence that social distancing... Read More
April 28, 2020
E-Signature, Electronic Endorsement of Notary Temporarily Acceptable in COVID-19
By Savannah Walker Smith, Associate savannah.smith@taylorporter.com
and Ryan French, Partner ryan.french@taylorporter.com
Louisiana law ordinarily requires that notarial acts be signed in the physical presence of the relevant notary. Pursuant to the Uniform Electronic... Read More
April 28, 2020
Five Taylor Porter Attorneys Ranked by Clients, Peers in 2020 Chambers USA Guide
Taylor Porter had five attorneys ranked as “Leaders in Their Field” in the Chambers USA 2020 Directory, which has surveyed clients and other law firms to rank attorneys globally since 1990. The annual guide of the best law firms... Read More
April 23, 2020
President Trump Signs Into Law $484 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill; Adding More Than $300B to PPP
By Bob Barton – Managing Partner, Business and Commercial Litigation bob.barton@taylorporter.com
and Ryan Gonzales – Associate, Tax Attorney ryan.gonzales@taylorporter.com
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President Trump signed into law today the “Paycheck... Read More
April 20, 2020
Newly-Elected LBF President Skip Philips Featured in Louisiana Bar Journal
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Taylor Porter Partner Skip Philips, the newly elected 2020-2021 President of the Louisiana Bar Foundation, is featured in a Q&A interview in the April/May edition of the Louisiana Bar Journal,... Read More
April 16, 2020
SBA Reaches $349 Billion PPP Loan Limit; Businesses Should Plan for Loan Forgiveness Rules
By Bob Barton and Ryan Gonzales
bob.barton@taylorporter.com
ryan.gonzales@taylorporter.com
On Thursday, the SBA reached its $349 billion limit in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act. On... Read More
April 15, 2020
Where’s My Stimulus Check? - “Get My Payment” Web App Launched on Tax Day
On Tax Day, April 15, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS launched the “Get My Payment” web application. The free app allows taxpayers who filed their tax return in 2018 or 2019 but did not provide their banking... Read More
April 13, 2020
COVID-19: Which Tax Return Filings Are Extended; What Are The Requirements?
Click here for the COVID19 Tax Filings and Payments Extension Schedule
Following the President’s emergency declaration pursuant to the Stafford Act, and the Governor’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency in Proclamation Number 25 JBE 2020, the... Read More
April 07, 2020
SBA Issues Additional Guidance, Answers Questions on Paycheck Protection Program
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As of April 6, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, provided additional guidance to address borrower and lender questions concerning the implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program ... Read More
April 03, 2020
Louisiana Proposed Legislation to Ensure Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruption
Louisiana is considering legislation that would require insurance companies to cover business interruption losses caused by COVID-19 despite policy language that an insurance company might try to rely on to argue COVID-19 losses are not covered. The Louisiana House and... Read More
April 01, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): DOL Update - March 30, 2020
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued additional guidance in the form of questions and answers (Q&A). On March 28th, DOL revised and supplemented this guidance. (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic... Read More
March 31, 2020
Guidance Issued on Small Business Paycheck Protection Program
Borrower Paycheck Protection Program Application
Borrower Information Fact Sheet
Lender Information Fact Sheet
List of SBA Lenders in Louisiana
As a result of the $2 trillion stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (or the ‘... Read More
March 27, 2020
BREAKING COVID-19 NEWS: President Trump Signs into Law $2 Trillion Stimulus Package
United States President Donald Trump has signed into law the $2 trillion stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (or the ‘‘CARES Act”), H.R. 748. The Bill was approved early Friday by... Read More
March 26, 2020
DOL Issues Updated Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 26th, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued additional guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. In its new FAQs published to its website, the DOL establishes that the notice posting requirement can be met... Read More
March 26, 2020
“Health Care Provider Liability During a Pandemic” - Published by LAMMICO
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Taylor Porter Partner and Health Care Attorney Adam Thames' article, "Health Care Provider Liability During a Pandemic," was published on the LAMMICO "Resources on COVID-19" website that contains federal and state resources and information that... Read More
March 25, 2020
Federal Government’s Historic $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Nears Finish Line
Here’s What We Know
Taylor Porter is closely monitoring the $2 trillion stimulus package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (or the ‘‘CARES Act”), which the Senate is expected to approve later... Read More
March 23, 2020
Message from Taylor Porter Managing Partner
Clients and Friends,
Under the direction of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards’ “Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order” beginning today at 5 p.m., Taylor Porter will initiate a Work-From-Home policy for our Firm’s attorneys and staff. Only essential... Read More
March 22, 2020
Small Business News - SBA Loan Applications Open in Louisiana
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Louisiana small businesses gain access to SBA disaster loans in wake of coronavirus
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved all affected small businesses in Louisiana suffering substantial economic... Read More
March 20, 2020
U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Moved to July 15, 2020
By Rebecca Hinton
Taylor Porter Tax Law Attorney
The U.S. tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15, 2020, according to a tweet today by United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The extension means Americans will have an additional three... Read More
March 20, 2020
Insurance Industry: Coronavirus News
Emergency Rule Issued by Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance
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Jim Donelon, the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance, has issued an emergency rule that aims to streamline COVID-19 testing and prescription procedures. The rule places the... Read More
March 20, 2020
Oil and Gas Industry: Coronavirus News
U.S. Department of Energy Purchases Crude Oil
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At the direction of United States President Donald J. Trump, the Department of Energy (DOE) will fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to its maximum capacity by purchasing 77... Read More
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