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Zachary Miller Joins Chaffe McCall
Wednesday, September 16th, 2020Baton Rouge, LA (September 16, 2020) – Chaffe McCall, L.L.P. welcomes Zachary S. Miller to its litigation practice. Zach joins the firm’s Baton Rouge office as an Associate focusing on commercial litigation and appellate practice. He is a highly regarded…More»
Update: Lake Charles Office – Full Remote Operations
Thursday, August 27th, 2020Although our Lake Charles office building has suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Laura, which made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, we are happy to report that all Chaffe McCall personnel in the Lake Charles area are safe. During this time, all client files have…More»
Chaffe McCall Listed Second Oldest New Orleans Area Company by CityBusiness
Wednesday, August 26th, 2020Despite wars, depressions, and recessions, few area companies have managed to position themselves in the legal market to stand the test of time. Chaffe McCall, however, was recently listed by CityBusiness magazine among New Orleans area businesses who have been able to keep up with the rapid pace…More»
Events & Presentations
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»
Michael Bush to Speak at 12th Annual Critical Issues Summit
Tuesday, January 28th, 2020Register to attend and listen to a distinguished faculty, including keynote speaker, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, and Chaffe McCall’s Labor & Employment Partner Michael Bush. Michael Bush is a panelist at the 2020 Critical Issues Summit in Baton Rouge….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»
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Update: Lake Charles Office – Full Remote Operations
Thursday, August 27th, 2020Although our Lake Charles office building has suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Laura, which made landfall as a category 4 hurricane, we are happy to report that all Chaffe McCall personnel in the Lake Charles area are safe. During this time, all client files have…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»