LSBA Headlines

• Scam Alert: LSBA Warns Members about New Phishing Scam

  The LSBA is continuing its mission to alert members about scams targeting lawyers and law firms. An alert LSBA member recently suspected a phishing attempt targeting Louisiana lawyers in a succession/inheritance scheme.

• Louisiana Bar Center to Close April 18-19

  The Louisiana Bar Center will be closed Thursday, April 18 (for the LSBA’s annual staff retreat) and Friday, April 19. The office will reopen for business at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 22.
  

• Written Comments Accepted Through April 24 on LBLS Employment Law, Labor Law Standards

  The Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization will accept written comments through April 24 on the Employment Law Standards and Labor Law Standards.

• LSBA Legislation Committee’s Public Meeting Set for April 27 in Baton Rouge

  The LSBA Legislation Committee’s public meeting begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel, 7000 Bluebonnet Blvd.

• Public Notice for Appointment of New Magistrate Judge

  The U.S. Judicial Conference authorized the appointment of a third full-time U.S. magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, Baton Rouge.

• Registration Open for Francophone Section’s August CLE Program in Canada

  The LSBA's Francophone Section is presenting a CLE program, “Acadian Diaspora: From Louisiana to Acadia,” on Aug. 20 on the campus of the University of Moncton School of Law in New Brunswick, Canada.

• Sponsors, Exhibitors, Advertisers for Annual Meeting/Summer School: Respond by May 3

  The LJC / LSBA Joint Summer School and LSBA Annual Meeting offers a variety of venues for sponsors and vendors to market products or services to the states’ legal professionals.

• House of Delegates Resolution Deadline is May 8

  The House’s next meeting is Thursday, June 6, in Destin, Fla.

• Volunteer Opportunities Open for 2019 Suit Up for the Future Program

  The 2019 summer program for high school students interested in the legal profession is scheduled for June 10-28.

• Professionalism Speakers’ Workshop Set for May 10

  Anyone interested in becoming a better speaker on professionalism topics should register for this free highly interactive CLE.
• Ongoing News
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  • Early Registration Available Through April 30 for Annual Meeting, Summer School
  • Mediators/Arbitrators: Book a Listing in “Who’s Who in ADR 2019” Directory
  • Notice: La. State Board of Social Work Examiners Solicitation for Legal Services
  • Nominations Accepted Through June 30 for Citizen Lawyer Award
  • Written Comment Period Open on Reports from Price of Justice Grant Advisory Committee