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- Consideration of Louisiana Code of Evidence Rule 702: Modification to Parallel Changed Federal Rule of Evidence 702 – Louisiana Senate Bill 16
Louisiana Code of Evidence Article 702 is the subject of pre-filed Senate Bill SB16, which (as of this writing) has passed the Senate and awaits House action. The bill, if passed, will bring Louisiana Code of Evidence Article 702 in parallel with the new Federal Rule of Evidence 702.
Two modifications to Federal Rule of Evidence 702 became effective on December 1, 2023. Those modifications are as follows...
Article - Irwin Fritchie Increases Data Security by Achieving ISO 27001 Management Systems Certification
Irwin Fritchie is proud to announce that the firm’s already stringent data management system has now become even more secure through the achievement of the ISO 27001 Management Systems Certification through the BSI Group certification program.
News - Sonny Shields Recognized by Tulane School of Architecture for Eight Years of Service as Chair of the Dean's Advisory Council
For the past eight years, Irwin Fritchie Partner, Lloyd N. "Sonny" Shields, has volunteered his time to his alma mater as Chair of the Dean's Advisory Council (DAC) at the Tulane University School of Architecture (TuSA). To commemorate Sonny's time as DAC Chair, Dean Alday penned a letter in the 2023 edition of NewZine – TuSA's annual publication – affectionately titled, "Thank you, Sonny Shields."
Article - Ali Spindler Discusses the Need for Equal Parental Leave and Gender Parity within the Legal Industry in Law360
It's no secret that parenting and practicing law are both huge responsibilities. And as attorneys who are parents are making increasingly clear, to truly foster equity in the legal profession, workplaces need to better support all parents, regardless of gender. Fathers need the same parental leave as mothers, and they need to be...
Article - Irwin Fritchie's Gabrielle Broders and Kelly Brilleaux Shed Light on the Impacts of Tort Taxes in DRI's For the Defense Magazine
In the October 2023 issue of DRI's For the Defense Magazine, Irwin Fritchie's Gabrielle Broders and Kelly Brilleaux discuss the impact tort taxes have on US Citizens and Drug & Device Attorneys.
Article - National Hispanic Heritage Month: Partner Spotlight Featuring Carlos Benach and Ali Spindler
During our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month this year, the Irwin Fritchie Team was honored to sit down for an interview with two of our partners – Ali Spindler and Carlos Benach – to learn about their stories and those of their families as Cuban Americans.
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During this interview, Sinnott discusses the differences in appetites for the legalization of recreational and medical cannabis on both the state and federal levels and how that might impact insurance coverage for cannabis operations.
ArticleIrwin Fritchie is proud to announce that 33 attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers® in both the New Orleans and Baton Rouge offices.
NewsThe Irwin Fritchie team is proud to announce that Celeste Coco-Ewing has joined the firm’s defense litigation team. As a litigator, Coco-Ewing has defended several large...
NewsIrwin Fritchie Urquhart Moore & Daniels, LLC, has obtained a favorable verdict for a motor carrier following a jury trial involving claims for damages related to a trucking accident in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
NewsIn an announcement made by Diversity Lab, facilitator of the Mansfield Certifications, Irwin Fritchie was named as one of approximately 35 firms, nation-wide, to have achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification PLUS status in 2023.
NewsThis CLE webinar will discuss strategies for litigating federal and state-level Miller Act claims. The panel will offer guidance based on the decision in the K-Con case and the Christian doctrine, best practices in pursuing and defending against violations, and preemptive measures builders, subcontractors, and suppliers can employ to prevent exposure and mitigate potential losses.
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