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Chaffe McCall expands Insurance Coverage with the addition of David A. Pote
Thursday, April 22nd, 2021NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 2021) – Chaffe McCall welcomes David A. Pote to the firm as an associate in its New Orleans office. He joins the firm’s Insurance practice group, where he will focus on all aspects of insurance coverage/insurance…More»
Chaffe McCall is saddened to announce the passing of our colleague and mentor, Judge Terry Q. Alarcon
Monday, April 5th, 2021Terry Q. Alarcon, July 6, 1948 – April 3, 2021 Judge Terry Alarcon was a towering figure in Louisiana legal circles, with 15 years of service as a judge of Criminal District Court in Orleans Parish, in addition to his…More»
Harold K. Watson Newly Elected a Fellow to the American College of Coverage Counsel
Monday, March 29th, 2021Chaffe McCall Partner Harold K. Watson Newly Elected a Fellow to the American College of Coverage Counsel (Houston, TX) – Chaffe McCall is pleased to announce that Harold K. (“Hal”) Watson, Partner in the firm’s Houston office, has been elected…More»
Events & Presentations
Haug to Moderate FBA Panel on What Makes Good Outside Counsel
Monday, May 24th, 2021Love the One You’re With: How to Earn—and Keep!—Good Business Clients Join three senior inhouse counsel as they share their insights about what makes good outside counsel that clients can’t resist relying on again and again. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 12:00-1:00 pmZoom…More»
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»
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»
Resources & Publications
A (Collateral) Source of Optimism Regarding Medical Costs in Louisiana
Friday, August 7th, 2020The 2020 Louisiana Legislative Session ended with the passage and signing of the Civil Justice Reform Act of 2020 (House Bill 57), which brings long-awaited change to Louisiana’s “Collateral Source Rule.” For years, plaintiffs in Louisiana have been entitled to…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»
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»
Site Blog
Labor Partner to speak at ABC Legal Conference
Thursday, May 13th, 2021Michael Bush to speak at the 2021 Associated Builders and Contractors Legal Conference Register to take part in the must-attend virtual ABC conference and listen to distinguished faculty and Government Officials from across the nation, including Chaffe McCall’s Labor & Employment…More»
Chaffe McCall is saddened to announce the passing of our colleague and mentor, Judge Terry Q. Alarcon
Monday, April 5th, 2021Terry Q. Alarcon, July 6, 1948 – April 3, 2021 Judge Terry Alarcon was a towering figure in Louisiana legal circles, with 15 years of service as a judge of Criminal District Court in Orleans Parish, in addition to his…More»
Harold K. Watson Newly Elected a Fellow to the American College of Coverage Counsel
Monday, March 29th, 2021Chaffe McCall Partner Harold K. Watson Newly Elected a Fellow to the American College of Coverage Counsel (Houston, TX) – Chaffe McCall is pleased to announce that Harold K. (“Hal”) Watson, Partner in the firm’s Houston office, has been elected…More»