The nature of the rules that to protect both employees and employers from future litigation is everchanging. Not a day goes by in my practice as an employment attorney where I read a new rule or decision and don’t have to ask myself: “How does this impact the balance of obligations between employer and employee? …
In a hotly contested vote on Thursday, March 23, the New Orleans City Council created all new regulations for Non-Commercial Short-Term Rentals (“NCSTRs”). While the new rules had been expected for some time, the vote confirmed some concerning realities for NCSTR owners: a lottery will be held to determine which owners can operate NCSTRs— the …
Graham Williams: City Council to Leave Non-Commercial STR Licenses to Lottery Read More »
By Graham Williams On Thursday, February 2, 2023, the New Orleans City Council voted 5-0 to create an Interim Zoning District (“IZD”) that prohibits the use of a Commercial Short-Term Rental (“CSTR”) in certain neighborhoods and certain zoning. The measure, authored by District B Councilmember Lesli Harris, focuses on mixed use designations popular among real …
New Orleans City Council Bans Some Commercial Short-Term Rentals (STRs) Read More »
Many property owners in New Orleans are familiar with the City’s rule that in order to operate a short-term rental (“STR”) in a residential neighborhood, the property owner must first demonstrate to the City that they reside on the premises. This rule was created to limit the spread of STR’s in those residential neighborhoods. The …
Court Throws Out Residency Requirement for Short-Term Rentals Read More »
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Meghan Carter, an experienced complex litigator and business problem solver who has handled myriad state and federal disputes after spending two years in a federal clerkship, has joined Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC in New Orleans. Meghan will bolster the Firm’s practice in business and complex litigation and expand the Firm’s practice …
The National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (the “NABT”) has appointed SNW Partner Ryan J. Richmond as the Co-Chair of its Subchapter V Conference Planning Subcommittee. The NABT is hosting its annual conference in Chicago, IL August 25-27, 2021. This year’s conference will feature a first-of-its-kind track dedicated exclusively to issues arising under subchapter V of …
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST THE MYSTIC KREWE OF NYX , ITS CAPTAIN AND CEO JULIE LEA FOR WRONGFULLY PROFITING OFF OF HER NYX SISTERS SNW LAWYERS SUZY MONTERO AND GRAHAM WILLIAMS, AND HARRISON LAW’S TAETRECE HARRISON SEEK CLASS ACTION STATUS ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS NEW ORLEANS, LA – February 10, 2021 — Today in Orleans Parish Civil …
On December 27, 2020, the President signed a new stimulus package into law. In addition to a $600 payment to eligible individuals, the new stimulus package includes numerous relief programs and tax incentives for businesses. Notably, the stimulus package has modified and made additions to the Paycheck Protection Program. Here are seven highlights: Forgivable Expenses. …
Seven Things You Need to Know About the New Stimulus Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PywUIC6l8qk Congress appears to have an agreement concerning a second Coronavirus stimulus package totaling nearly $1 trillion. SNW will host an “emergency” webchat Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. CST. The chat will be via Zoom and Facebook Live. Please RSVP to info@snw.law or monitor our Facebook page. An early analysis of the …
Congress Passes Second COVID-19 Legislation Including PPP Boost Read More »
Sternberg, Nacarri & White, LLC is pleased to announce that Partner Ryan J. Richmond has achieved a significant milestone in Louisiana bankruptcy plans: he has successfully obtained confirmation of Louisiana’s first Small Business Bankruptcy Plan of Reorganization under the new Subchapter V. Richmond’s Client, A. P. B. Trucking, LLC d/b/a Batiste’s Trucking (APB)’s plan of reorganization received …
