Yearly Archives: 2020
Webinar: Emerging Insurance Law Responses to the Global Pandemic
Monday, July 13th, 2020Emerging Insurance Law Responses to the Global Pandemic The American College of Coverage Counsel, Boston College Law School & Chaffe McCall invites you to a summer webinar. Thursday, July 16, 20204:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Eastern TimeZoom Webinar The webinar…More»
Heather S. von Sternberg Joins Chaffe McCall in Houston – Insurance Litigation Practice
Friday, July 10th, 2020HOUSTON, TX (July 10, 2020) – Chaffe McCall welcomes Heather S. von Sternberg to its Insurance Litigation practice in Houston. Heather joins the firm as an Associate with a practice focusing on litigation. She is a highly regarded and experienced…More»
William Langenstein has been elected as Vice Chairman to the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans and New Orleans Public Belt Railroad.
Wednesday, July 8th, 2020The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) selected new officers with the election of Darryl D. Berger as Chairman, William H. Langenstein, III, as Vice Chairman and Charles H. Ponstein as Secretary-Treasurer during the June…More»
Covid-19 Laws Limiting Liability for Businesses – What Your Business Needs to Know
Monday, June 29th, 2020Louisiana Governor Signs Laws Limiting COVID-19 Liability for Businesses Louisiana has joined a handful of other states in adopting laws that limit businesses’ civil liability for claims relating to COVID-19. Governor John Bel Edwards recently signed into law three legislative…More»
Crosby Selected as Global Leader in Real Estate by Who’s Who Legal
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020Who’s Who Legal has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts in business law based upon comprehensive, independent research. Who’s Who Legal 2020 has recognized New Orleans partner, E. Howell Crosby, as a leading professional in real estate law. …More»
Chambers USA 2020 Rankings Announced
Thursday, May 14th, 2020Chambers USA Recognizes Chaffe McCall Attorneys with Top 2020 Rankings April 27, 2020 Chaffe McCall is pleased to announce that attorneys from its New Orleans and Houston offices have been recognized as “Leaders in Their Field” in the 2020 Chambers USA:…More»
Firm Mourns the Passing of Former Chaffe McCall Partner Robert Bryan Deane
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020Longtime partner Robert “Bob” Deane, an integral member of Chaffe McCall’s Marine and Admiralty practice, passed away on May 1, 2020. Bob joined Chaffe McCall in 1959 and practiced in the firm’s New Orleans office for over 42 years. At Chaffe McCall, Bob had an outstanding legal career in litigation, focusing his…More»
United States Supreme Court Decision on Safe Berth Clause
Tuesday, March 31st, 2020Recently, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated decision in CITGO Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd.(“ATHOS I”). In a 7-2 majority opinion, the Court affirmed the judgment of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, holding a safe berth clause…More»
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Chaffe McCall Responds to the COVID‐19 Outbreak
Friday, March 13th, 2020Chaffe McCall remains open and operating at full strength. To our valued clients, friends, and colleagues: We hope that you and your loved ones remain healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this unusual and highly complex environment, Chaffe McCall is…More»
Walter Becker to Present at 12th Annual LSBA White Collar Crime Symposium
Thursday, February 27th, 2020Walter Becker, a member of the firm’s Litigation Department, will participate in the “White Collar Update – Recent Developments” panel, hosted by the Louisiana State Bar Association. Walter will join other esteemed professionals to discuss significant developments that have shaped…More»