LSBA Headlines

• Judge Dismisses Boudreaux v. Louisiana State Bar Association, Louisiana Supreme Court, et al

  On January 13, 2020, Judge Lance M. Africk of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana dismissed the lawsuit filed by attorney Randy Boudreaux against the Louisiana State Bar Association, the Louisiana Supreme Court and the Justices of the Court.

• Save the Dates for 2020 LSBA Annual Meeting & LSBA/LJC Summer School

  The 79th LSBA Annual Meeting and the LSBA/Louisiana Judicial College Joint Summer School are scheduled for Sunday through Friday, June 7-12, at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Fla.

• Registration Open for ABA TECHSHOW 2020

  LSBA members recieve a discount to the ABA TECHSHOW 2020, set for Feb. 26-29 in Chicago, Ill.
  

• Early-Bird Registration Open for LSBA 13th Annual Solo, Small Firm and Tech Conference

  Take advantage of the early-bird registration rate of $300 (through Feb. 18) for the conference, set for March 3-4 at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.

• 2020 Conclave on Diversity: Early-Bird Registration Open; Exhibitor, Sponsor Opportunities

  The 13th annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, “Celebrating 55 Years of Civil Rights: Moving from Why to How,” will be held Friday, March 27, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.

• Nomination Deadline is Feb. 28, 2020, for Trailblazer Award, Guardian of Diversity Award

  The LSBA’s Member Outreach and Diversity Department has listed information and nomination forms for the awards online.

• Nominations for 2020 Pro Bono Awards Now Open!

  Nominations are open through Feb. 7 for the 2020 Pro Bono Publico and Children’s Law Awards.

• Election: LSBA Members Certified Elected; 5 Runoffs Set; Amendment Approved

  More LSBA members were certified elected for leadership positions following the close of first-round voting on Dec. 16. Runoff elections are needed to fill positions on the Board of Governors and the Nominating Committee. Runoff balloting (online only) will begin Jan. 27 and continue through Feb. 19.
  
• Ongoing News
• • Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • MCLE: Deadline is Jan. 31 for Reporting CLE Hours
  • CLE Compliance Reporting for Board-Certified Specialists is Jan. 31
  • LBF Seeking Nominations for 2020 Boisfontaine Award
  • 2020 Judicial Interest Rate is 5.75%
  • IRS Sets 2020 Mileage Rate for Business Purposes
  • Scam Alert: LSBA Warns Members about New Scam
  • LBLS Accepting Requests for Certification Applications
  • Interested in an Appointed LSBA House of Delegates Position? Respond ASAP
  • Member of the Louisiana State Bar Association Files Suit Against the LSBA