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Chelsea Brener Cusimano: Decision Limits Employee ConfidentIality and Non-Disparagement Provisions
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
Graham Williams: City Council to Leave Non-Commercial STR Licenses to Lottery
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 Orleans City Council Bans Some Commercial Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
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
SNW Welcomes Attorney Chelsea Brener Cusimano
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC, with offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is pleased to welcome
Katherine Wells Gressett Joins SNW in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC, with offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is pleased to welcome
New Orleans city council upends residential short-term rentals
By: Graham Williams, Attorney On Monday, August 29, 2022 the New Orleans City Council unanimously placed a moratorium on new residential short-term rentals (“STRs”) and
Court Throws Out Residency Requirement for Short-Term Rentals
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,
Meghan Carter Joins SNW in New Orleans
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
Ashley Caruso Joins SNW in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. – Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC is pleased to announced that Ashley M. Caruso, an experienced litigator with significant federal and state
Scott Sternberg elected to PAR Louisiana Board
SNW co-Managing Partner Scott Sternberg was named to the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana’s Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting last week.
Governor Edwards Suspends Legal Deadlines Until Sept. 24, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana has issued an Executive Order suspending all legal deadlines, including prescription, peremption, and any delays associated with legal matters,
SNW Partner Ryan Richmond to Lead Panel on Bankruptcy and Mediation Issues
SNW Partner Ryan J. Richmond will be presenting with Judge Louis Kornreich (ret.) this week at the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees‘ annual conference in
SNW Attorney Johnston Burkhardt Chosen as 2021 Justice for All Ball Featured Artist
SNW’s newest attorney, Johnston Burkhardt, has been chosen as the Pro Bono Project’s featured artist for the 2021 Justice for All Ball.
Johnston Burkhardt Joins Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
Johnston Burkhardt, a New Orleans native and graduate of LSU Law School, has joined Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC in its New Orleans office. Johnston
SNW Partner Ryan Richmond Appointed to Co-Chair Planning Committee for Bankruptcy Subchapter V Trustees’ Conference
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.
SNW Files Lawsuit Against Krewe of Nyx
LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST THE MYSTIC KREWE OF NYX , ITS CAPTAIN AND CEO JULIE LEA FOR WRONGFULLY PROFITING OFF OF HER NYX SISTERS SNW LAWYERS
SNW Wins Significant Public Access Claim Against Louisiana State University on Behalf of USA Today and Samantha Brennan
SNW Attorneys Graham Williams and Scott Sternberg were successful in obtaining public records on behalf of USA Today and Samantha Brennan. Read more about SNW’s
Seven Things You Need to Know About the New Stimulus
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
Congress Passes Second COVID-19 Legislation Including PPP Boost
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,
Nine SNW Attorneys Featured as “Top Lawyers”
NEW ORLEANS – The November issue of New Orleans Magazine features nine Sternberg, Naccari & White attorneys on its annual “top lawyers” list. SNW has
SNW Named 2020 “Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year”
Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC was named the 2020 Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year by the Pro Bono Project, an organization that connects
Graham Williams Joins Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC is pleased to announce that Graham Williams has joined its business litigation
Firm lawyers share in “Louisiana Election Lawyers” Effort
NEW ORLEANS, SHREVEPORT and LAFAYETTE, La. – The law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC is pleased to announce that its lawyers is collaborating
SNW Partner Ryan J. Richmond obtains confirmation of Louisiana’s First Subchapter V (Small Business) Bankruptcy Plan
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
White House Taps SNW Partner David LaCerte for Senior Advisor Position
SNW Partner David LaCerte has been appointed to a Senior Advisor post at the federal Office of Personnel Management (OPM), where he will work in
Sternberg Appointed to the Board of the American Red Cross – Southeast Louisiana Chapter
SNW Partner Scott Sternberg has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana. As a member of the
Senate Passes the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act; President Signs into Law on June 5, 2020
On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the ”Act”), which the President signed into law on
SBA Releases PPP Forgiveness Application, Providing Guidance
The Small Business Administration has unveiled the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application. The application offers the first set of significant guidance regarding loan forgiveness
Watch our Wednesday Webchat on Small Business Reorganization and Bankruptcy
New SNW.LAW Partner Ryan Richmond led a brief discussion on small business reorganization during our Wednesday Webchat this week. Historically, small businesses have struggled to reorganize effectively
Baton Rouge-based Richmond Law, LLC Merges Practice with SNW, Expanding Firm’s Business Offerings and Adding a Bankruptcy Practice
NEW ORLEANS/BATON ROUGE – The law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC is pleased to announce that Richmond Law, LLC, the practice of well-known
Distilleries and Breweries Lend a Hand to COVID-19 Recovery through Hand Sanitizer Production
Distilleries and breweries across the country are chipping in to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) by modifying their production to begin manufacturing
Business Contingency, Succession, and Crisis Planning
SNW.LAW Partners David LaCerte, Clayton White, and Scott Sternberg talk about your business contingency, succession, and crisis planning on our Wednesday Webchat on April 22,
Home Equity Lines of Credit May Provide Additional Liquidity for Businesses and Families
The SBA has announced they are unable to accept new applications for the Paycheck Protection Program based on current funding. However, there is a large
PPP For Sole Proprietors and Independent Contractors
Key Takeaway: Self-employed Individuals who file an IRS form 1040 Schedule C with or without employees can still apply for a forgivable loan accounting for
Paid Leave for Employees Expands Due to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has expanded mandatory paid leave for employees. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) covers employers
A Business Succession Plan Is More Important than Ever
Business succession is an important topic in the best of times, but in the era of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, when the future is
SNW Hosts Business Interruption Webinar– Watch a Recording!
Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC gave a Business Interruption Webinar on April 1, 2020, for the benefit of clients and friends. SNW attorneys, Justin Alsterberg,
SNW to Begin Wednesday Webinar Series!
SNW Wednesday Webchat for SNW.LAW Clients and Friends Beginning Wednesday, April 8, 2020, Sternberg, Naccari & White will begin their Wednesday Webchat! The coronavirus and
Federal Housing Finance Agency Multifamily Property Forbearance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced on March 23, 2020 that, in order to keep renters living in multifamily properties in their homes and to
SNW Hosts CARES Act Webinar– Watch a Recording!
Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC gave a CARES Act Webinar on March 30, 2020 for the benefit of Clients and Friends. SNW Partner Keith Naccari
SNW to Host CARES Act Webinar Monday, March 30, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. for Firm Clients and Friends
The CARES act has passed the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and now goes to President Trump for his signature. When
SBA Loan Applications Open for Small Businesses!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtO4HUalgt8 In response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Louisiana businesses are now eligible for Small Business Administration disaster loans. As a result, small businesses
SNW Open for Business, Enacting Disaster Protocols
To our friends, family and colleagues: Our firm has implemented our disaster/hurricane plan and we are moving to a skeleton crew in office starting Monday.
Nine SNW Lawyers Recognized as “Top Lawyers”
Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC is pleased to announce that eight of its lawyers were recognized as “Top Lawyers” in the November 2019 issue of New
Justin Alsterberg Joins SNW as Managing Partner of Litigation
NEW ORLEANS – The law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC, with offices in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, is thrilled to announce the
SNW Scores Significant Victory in Bond Commission Lawsuit
COURT RULES LAWSUIT AGAINST LOUISIANA STATE BOND COMMISSION CAN PROCEED, ALSO INDICATES THE COMMISSION ACTED UNLAWFULLY WHEN IT EXCLUDED UNDERWRITING BIDS FROM LARGEST BANKS Court
SNW Obtains Dismissal of Defamation Suit via Louisiana Anti-SLAPP law
In October of 2017, Danny Lawler was shocked to learn his father was in the hospital and rushed to his bedside. What he found there
Suzy Montero Joins Sternberg, Naccari & White LLC
NEW ORLEANS – M. Suzanne “Suzy” Montero has joined the law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC, bringing its team of attorneys to ten. Suzy
Sternberg Sworn in as Chair of Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
SNW Partner Scott Sternberg was sworn in by Chief Justice Bernette Johnston as the chair of the Louisiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division on Thursday, June
Carl Little Joins Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC
NEW ORLEANS – Veteran real estate and business planning attorney Carl Little has joined Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC as a Partner. Carl brings a
Tax Breaks for Saving Land: How the Conservation Easement is a Win-Win for Landowners & Businesses
The firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC works with a variety of clients who own or invest in land as a real estate asset.
SNW Partner Keith Naccari’s Decision to Donate a Kidney was an Easy One
SNW Founding Partner Keith Naccari’s nature is to help others — it’s something he said comes from his tight-knit family, who never think twice about
An Introduction to Owner Financing Your Property Sale
Our firm’s title attorney, Joseph Marriott, is often asked how a seller can finance the sale of their home or other immovable property to a
SNW Lawyer Mervatt Eljaouhari Featured in Biz New Orleans
SNW Lawyers are already making waves in 2019! Check out Biz New Orleans’ January 2019 issue, which features firm attorney Mervatt Eljaouhari. Merv’s practice focuses estates,
34 National, International Media Organizations File Brief in Support of SNW Appeal on behalf of The Advocate
An impressive group of media and open government entities from Louisiana and around the world, led by the Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the
New Orleans City Council’s Short Term Rentals Vote Explained
After a long debate today, the New Orleans City Council set in motion a process that will dramatically change the City of New Orleans’ short-term
Addressing Workplace Harassment
Know Your Rights Our firm is experienced in bringing claims and advising businesses on their rights and responsibilities with respect to sexual harassment and other
SNW Expands to Baton Rouge, Adds LaCerte as Partner
BATON ROUGE, LA — The New Orleans law firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC has expanded to Baton Rouge and added David LaCerte as a Partner. LaCerte
Estate Planning and Business Lawyer Mervatt Eljaouhari Joins SNW
The New Orleans-based Law Firm of Sternberg, Naccari & White, LLC is pleased to announce that Mervatt Eljaouhari has joined the Firm. Mervatt, a graduate of Loyola
Litigator and Data Privacy Lawyer Michael Finkelstein Joins SNW
Michael Finkelstein, an attorney admitted to practice in both Louisiana and Texas who boasts an impressive resume of litigation and community service, has joined Sternberg,