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Fishman Haygood Makes Holiday Giving a Priority

During this season of giving, Fishman Haygood staff and attorneys raised funds for Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO), a charter school management organization.

Fishman Haygood Obtains $11.5MM Arbitration Award

Earlier this fall, Fishman Haygood client Allco, LLC obtained an $11.5 million award against a large governmental contractor for disaster recovery work it performed in the U.S. Virgin Islands

3M Bankruptcy Ruling a Milestone Win for Fishman Haygood Team

On Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jeffrey Graham of Indianapolis ruled that thousands of military veterans with hearing loss claims allegedly related to 3M earplugs can continue the multidistrict litigation against the company.

Fishman Haygood Welcomes 2022 Summer Clerks

Fishman Haygood is pleased to welcome six summer clerks, four rising 3Ls and two incoming 2Ls, from Tulane Law School and Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.

Trial Date Set for Stanford Fraud Case

On June 9, 2022, it was announced that the jury trial in the Stanford International Bank, Ltd. (SIBL) Ponzi scheme has been set for Feb. 27, 2023.

Bartlett Presents at Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit

Tad Bartlett, special counsel in Fishman Haygood’s Litigation Section, presented at the 27th Annual Tulane Environmental Law & Policy Summit on Mar. 12, 2022. Each year, the Summit brings together scientific and legal experts from various fields within the scope of environmental law and policy. Hosted and coordinated by students at Tulane University Law School, […]

Fishman Haygood Obtains $1.1 Million FINRA Award

Fishman Haygood partners Lance McCardle and Jason Burge, with assistance from special counsel Lara Richards, obtained a $1.1 million FINRA award for Claimant Patrick Ridgeway, a UBS Financial Securities investor

Fishman Haygood Wins Ninth Circuit Appeal

On Feb. 17, 2022, Fishman Haygood’s appellate section, including Jason Burge and Tad Bartlett with assistance from Danielle Teutonico, successfully obtained a United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision affirming the right of a products liability plaintiff to proceed with his lawsuit in state court.

Bernhard LLC Announces Energy-as-a-Service Partnership with Tulane University

This week, Fishman Haygood client Bernhard LLC announced a 30-year Energy-as-a-Service partnership with Tulane University. The joint initiative includes large-scale, immediate improvements to campus infrastructure, as well as the construction of a 1-megawatt solar generation facility set to produce 10% of the university’s total electricity needs on its uptown campus. Initial improvements will significantly reduce […]

Hurricane Ida: Recovering Business Losses

In the wake of Hurricane Ida, businesses should look to their insurance policies to find coverage, whether for property damage, business interruption losses, or other covered losses. Fishman Haygood’s team of experienced insurance coverage attorneys successfully litigated many substantial property damage, business interruption, and other claims in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and other events.

In Memory of Henry F. “Skip” O’Connor Jr.

We are saddened to announce the death of our dear friend and colleague Henry F. “Skip” O’Connor, Jr. who passed away on August 19, 2021.  Skip was an extraordinary person and friend, and a true gentleman of great character.  He was also an exceptional real estate attorney and businessman.

Cargill, Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms

Cargill, Continental Grain Company, and Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) announced today they have reached a definitive agreement for a joint venture between Cargill and Continental Grain to acquire Sanderson Farms for $203 per share in cash, representing a total equity value for Sanderson Farms of $4.53 billion.

The Firm Welcomes Top-rated Bankruptcy Team

Fishman Haygood has expanded its capabilities to assist clients dealing with distressed businesses and properties (whether as a creditor or debtor) which may include restructuring and formal bankruptcy cases, with the addition of three leading lawyers – William H. Patrick, III, Tristan E. Manthey and Cherie Dessauer Nobles and their support staff. Billy Patrick and […]

Best Lawyers Recognizes Fishman Haygood Attorneys as “Ones to Watch”

Best Lawyers has recognized Mike Dodson, Danny Dysart, Carson Haddow, Blair Schilling, Rebekka Veith, and Molly Wells as “Ones to Watch.” Best Lawyers uses a peer review methodology to recognize attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” recipients typically […]

Fishman Haygood Successfully Defends Superdome Manager in ADA Lawsuit

Fishman Haygood successfully defended the manager of the Superdome, SMG, in a lawsuit alleging that the Superdome’s 100 Level accessible seating did not meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”).  The plaintiff in Bailey v. Board of Commissioners of the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, et al. (Case No. 2:18-cv-5888) alleged that […]

Sharonda Williams to Participate in FBA Panel on Issues Surrounding Law Enforcement’s Liability

Drawing on her experience handling the most comprehensive police consent decree in the history of the United States as City Attorney for New Orleans, Sharonda Williams will join a distinguished national panel of defense attorneys with expertise in representing officers to discuss issues surrounding law enforcement’s liability. The webinar, which is hosted by the Federal […]

PPP Flexibility Act Provides Relief for Businesses

On Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “Flexibility Act”). The House passed the bill (H.R. 7010) last week, and the President signed the bill into law on June 5. The Flexibility Act provides much needed relief for businesses by extending the “covered period” for loan forgiveness under […]

Mike Dodson Gives Insights on Title III of ADA at the ABA’s Annual RPTE Conference

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the activities of places of public accommodation.  In the past 7 years, the number of ADA Title III federal lawsuits has more than quadrupled, with 11,053 suits filed in 2019.  On May 15, 2020, Fishman attorney Mike Dodson […]

Charles Landry Honored with Baton Rouge Visionary Award

Fishman Haygood Partner, Charles Landry, is honored by the Baton Rouge Area Foundation as the winner of the 2020 Marcia Kaplan Kantrow Baton Rouge Visionary award for using his skills and determination to implement the master plan for downtown Baton Rouge.  Charles helped the state consolidate its rented spaces into state-owned Art-Deco inspired buildings on […]