The Louisiana Supreme Court recently denied writs in Susan Henderson Montgomery versus Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, thereby confirming the closure of the H. Sophie Memorial Newcomb College. It was an honor and a privilege for our firm to represent Mrs. Montgomery, and all those interested in preserving Newcomb […]
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Simon, Peragine “Super Lawyers” 2011
October 1, 2019
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The Louisiana Super Lawyers 2011 list includes H. Bruce Shreves in the overall top 10. Denise C. Puente is listed in the top 25 Louisiana women attorneys, and Jay H. Kern is listed under New Orleans Construction/ Surety lawyers.
Assignment of Accounts Receivable – Trap for the Unwary
September 30, 2019
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By Steven A. Jacobson Most businesses are familiar with the mechanics of an assignment of accounts receivable. A party seeking capital assigns its accounts receivable to a financing or factoring company that advances that party a stipulated percentage of the face amount of the receivables. The factoring company, in turn, sends […]
Six Factors to Consider When Choosing A Mediator
September 27, 2019
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By Shannon H. Huber 1 Let the Other Side Choose Although it sounds like a concession before even starting the mediation, allowing the adverse party to choose the mediator starts the mediation process off in the right direction. First, it shows that you are willing to compromise and are truly interested […]