As we prepare for the 2024 Regular Session, let's keep the thousands of Louisiana FBI Special Agents assigned to corruption & government waste in our prayers. It's their busiest time of the year.
#Hydrate
#LaLege
My Mom and her BF have COVID. They are both vaccinated. Their symptoms lasted 3 days and were mild. She never ran fever. Both qualified for antibodies which stopped her symptoms altogether. The vaccine works. This is exactly what it does — lowers the risk of hospitalization.
Both sides of the 6800 block of Argonne in Lakeview, as well as the neutral ground, are underwater. Water is up to the houses on the adjoining block of Mouton.
If you’ve never heard a real Cajun accent, I consider this formal Cajun. A thick flat Cajun accent can be so flat and slurred I even struggle to understand it.
#Cajun
#LouisianaLove
Our Law Firm will begin closing at 4:00 M-Th instead of 5:00 starting Monday. This gives our staff more time with family in the evening. Being a small firm gives us flexibility and I love being able to make it work for all of us.
I see all these people in Louisiana complaining about the student loan forgiveness — while their children are going to college on a TOPS scholarship.
Where do they think TOPS comes from? Tax money.
I close my law firm on the Monday after holiday weekends so that we have an extra day to rest after family needs are prioritized during the holiday.
We are back in the office today. Guess how many clients complaints we got about being closed yesterday: ZERO.
@RepClayHiggins
None of those states believe there’s a problem. How does your decision to disregard electoral certifications protect the states’ right to run elections? No court in this country believes the evidence showed fraud. As your constituent I disagree with this course of action.
@PreetBharara
@JillFilipovic
This was my exact thought — the kid meal items are cheap and include a drink. You can usually request veggies or fruit as a side. Hoping to pay kid prices as long as I can 😂🙌🏼
Whenever people say “we don’t need the South, let them break off,” I hear “we don’t need predominately Black cities and cultural centers, they are not worth the fight.”
This is a map of Black population density as a percentage of population in each area in the United States.
The South ain’t Red, folks. It’s suppressed. Don’t pray for the South to secede. Ride down here and help fight.
One of the Cub Scout Moms said “I mean I don’t want anyone looking into what I did at 17” followed by a white woman chuckle. I said “why? Did you rape someone” with a dead stare. I’m not playing nice anymore.
I’m overwhelmed by the dishonest actions I see in the cases I litigate. Outright deceit, misquoting cases and the record, discovery abuse, altered evidence. It wasn’t this bad even 5 years ago. I don’t know what the answer is but it feels hopeless.
Sexism in the Law: A male lawyer speaker at a luncheon today asked a female lawyer to stand and be recognized for her hard work. At the end he said “she’s basically our groupie at this point.”
EXCUSE ME WHILE I SET FIRE TO THE WHOLE ROOM. A thread. 1/
@LadyLawyerDiary
@supersinga
@Nartist
Exactly. It's a money grab. Or it can be -- it's done all the time here in Louisiana and the Orders usually go way beyond what is related or acceptable (imo).
I just helped a man and his son frantically shopping for ramekins — “do you know what a ramekin is?”
“Yes, sir, they’re right this way, did your wife say how many to get?”
“She wants 2 large ones.”
“Ok, those are going to be on these shelves, send her a pic first.” 😂🎄😂
1st Gen lawyers, your parents will sing your genius to the world. They’ve never met a smarter more capable person than you.
My Lawyer Mom yesterday: You really shouldn’t be in this industry if you can’t handle this, perhaps you should reevaluate.
I’m a 19 year lawyer. 👀💀
Story: In Louisiana, momentum grows to fund private school tuition for any student rich or poor with education savings accounts
#lagov
#lalege
via
@shreveporttimes
Do any of y’all still get calls from lawyers’ assistants who place you on hold and then get their lawyer on the phone when they called you in the first place?
I think it’s so rude. I want to hang up every time.
Just talked to someone who is moving from Louisiana to Mississippi because they can't afford the insurance increases. $600/month mortgage increase. $200/month car increase.
Unsustainable.
ALERT: All work has come to a halt because my paralegal is texting with a cute guy she met a couple of weeks ago and we are all conferencing on the composition of the texts. 🚨🚨🚨
Forcing a child to have a baby when the mother is not legally old enough to work equates to forced termination of parental rights and use of the minor mother’s genetic material and body for the benefit of the adoptive parents.
American children aren’t baby factories.
the 10 yr old Ohio girl “would have had the baby, and as many women who have had babies as a result of rape, we would hope that she would understand the reason and ultimately the benefit of having the child,”said National Right to Life Coalition top lawyer
Another lawyer — in front of the judge — referred to me as a “young professional” and congratulated me on how I represented my client in Court.
Reader, I’m 45 years old, in full Menopause and have been practicing 19 years.
An adult with Asperger’s approached me today and said “I can tell your son is like me, he’s acting like himself, you must be a good mom, I’m praying y’all both make it.” — Y’ALL I HUMBLED.
🚨Barber Valois Law Firm: We closed on the new office this morning! I’m starting a thread to highlight the renovation and accessibility updates we are doing before we move in. It’s retro, Mad Men bar and all. So much paneling — for now. 👀 More to come!
#BVLF
#SmallLaw
moments: We put a sign up letting people know we're starting a trial and no one is in the office. Our clients often just stop by when they're in town for a doctors appt. 😁
Hello LA. I’m headed to Baton Rouge,LA. If anyone lives along the way has a toddler, I have a few bubble mowers with me I can drop by or if anyone knows of someone who needs their lawn mowed , let me know I’ll get to it in the morning .
In Louisiana employers of chicken plants are exempt from penalties for employing undocumented workers. La R.S. 23:991, et al.
I wrote a package of bills amending these laws removing the exemption and adding a progressive penalty. No one will file the bills.
#LaLege
My first time meeting this client today and he just asked “are you a real lawyer”? I said “you tell me after I take your employer’s deposition today.” 🙋🏻♀️🔥
@LadyLawyerDiary
One thing I don't understand is Louisiana politicians contempt for our people.
Imagine being an elected official and making the choices we are seeing.
I worry about our State. About my son living here. About our disabled. About our children. It's heartbreaking.
I then approached the (youngish) female lawyer after to let her know that I appreciate her efforts and am bothered by his depiction of her.
She started to make an excuse “it’s ok, I’m sure ..”
NO GIRL. It’s not ok. And we have your back. God damn it. /End.
This is what it looks like to work late at the office while also having children.
I have guilt, but I try to communicate that I'd rather be at home, and that working late is part of a larger plan to spend more quality time together in the near future.
#LawTwitter
Nope. Scalise does not get to make these comments when he purchased David Duke’s mailing list for campaign purposes in Louisiana. He doesn’t get to exploit hate for political gain and then publicly reject it. He is the problem and his sympathy rings hollow.
This morning’s attack is a reminder that anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry still persist in our society and must be confronted and combatted at every turn.
There are 7 people having a full on litigation strategy meeting at a table in this eatery. Full voices I've overheard all of it: the planned testimony, the potential win, the potential adverse rulings, the speculation on what the judge will do and how they will handle it. 🫠
Also vetoed 1 Million for Catholic Charities of Acadiana homeless shelters program.
Really fucking bold of a first term governor to shit in his own backyard.
He's getting bad advice. Bc this makes no sense.
Louisiana criminalizing librarians is going to be the catalyst for some real cosmic level women reader retribution. I don't think they are prepared for the wrath.
Freshman Rep. Kellee Dickerson has filed a bill that would make it a crime punishable by up to two years in prison to use public funds to pay for an
@ALALibrary
memberships or for attendance at an ALA event
#lalege
#lagov
Me to Kiddo after 6 day Trial:
And in fact you are aware that school is starting soon?
And you further know that you have no school pants or shirts that fit?
Would it be fair to say that we do need to go school shopping this afternoon?
#WorkingMoms
#LawMoms
Watched “Turning Red” with Kiddo and Cousin yesterday.
Kiddo: “I hope I turn into a panda.”
Me: “You are Cajun, not Korean. You will turn into a Crawfish, not a Panda.”
Louisiana only produces 1/3 of the revenue for our State budget. The Federal government subsidizes the rest.
Has a Texas agreed to float our broke state?
Jeff Landry's gonna have to dark in the dark on the 4th floor if secession is his plan.
I received an immediate response from an org employee also in attendance and he apologized for the speaker’s “bad ad lib.”
I explained that it’s not “a bad ad lib” — it’s a top down inability to properly communicate with female lawyers in a professional manner. 4/
Donald Rouse, Sr. (right), the co-owner of the Louisiana-based grocery chainstore Rouses Markets, and former Rouses HR Director Steve Galtier traveled to DC to protest election, according to a public post on Galtier's FB.
He claims they were alongside "millions" of "patriots."
Fast food workers in CA now receive $20/hr. Louisiana's minimum wage is still $7.25. When will
#LaLege
raise the wage so that our working families have a chance to do more than survive?
In-N-Out, Chipotle, and other chains tried to kill California's landmark fast food worker bill.
Today they lost. Workers will now get a $20 minimum wage, and other huge wins.
And it's thanks to workers like Anneisha Williams, a mom of six who works at Jack in the Box in LA.
Kiddo,8, asked to go to his Counselor we haven’t seen in a couple of months, “I’m just angry and she has some type of magic for my angry.”
He’s 8 y’all. — This is what access to children’s healthcare can look like for everyone. — No copay. All kids deserve mental health care.
Just received a JUDGMENT in the mail from a recent workers' comp trial -- we WON on every issue. Whoop 🙌🏼 I'm so happy for my client! Now she can get the cervical spine treatment she so desperately needs!
It's a wonderful way to roll into 2024!
#SmallLaw
I'm putting this out there. If Jeff Landry calls for a Constitutional Convention I'm running for it.
Please let me know which secret y'all want me to reveal first. Names involved will be changed to protect the not exactly innocent.
We need to take Louisiana back.
#LaLege
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It’s our anniversary weekend and we are headed to New Orleans to see Tool perform. Walt’s 21st Tool concert. 😭💀🙌🏼
Seeing concerts is the thing we do together and I absolutely love it.
This is my favorite picture from our wedding. 12 years tomorrow.
Lawyer Conference: Just checked into hotel and sat at the bar. Male lawyer at the end of the bar is upset that Me Too has gone “too far.” — We’re having a DISCUSSION now. I swear to God trouble FINDS me.
@LadyLawyerDiary
Our school today:
1. Early release due to severe weather. Don’t bring a lunch.
2. If weather isn’t bad, we may cancel early release. We will notify parents midday.
Me: Please for the love of God give us a plan that doesn’t change midday. WE HAVE JOBS.
My second hand anxiety can't handle these lawyers anymore.
Louisiana's S, Crt issued a 55 page opinion disbarring a lawyer for social media comments about the judge in her case. The lawyer also argued 1st amendment rights, La S Crt shut that down.
Habba attacking the judge: But I was told to sit down today. I was yelled at and I've had a judge who is unhinged slamming a table. I don’t tolerate that in my life, I’m not going to tolerate it here
He's appointing all of the delegates to the constitutional convention?
The public doesn't get to run and be elected as a delegate?
The public doesn't get a voice?
Private corporate money will fund it?
THIS IS UNAMERICAN.
#LaLege
More details about
@LAGovJeffLandry
's plans to rewrite the state constitution revealed...
*Constitutional convention would happen between May 20 and July 15
*171 delegates (139 lawmakers, 27 gov. appointees)
*Private $$ can fund convention
#lalege
Louisiana knows about sacrifices. While he was Governor, BobbyJindal sacrificed our state hospital system, our state Museums, k-12 education, higher ed and infrastructure. Just Do It — So, yes, we know about that.
#LaLege
HYPOCRITE 🚨🚨🚨
Rep. Melerine filed HB 668 (and others) limiting Louisiana Injured Workers' ability to recover damages when injured at work.
Meanwhile,
@MichaelMelerine
and his wife are suing for injury damages in federal court.
"ALL FOR ME AND NONE FOR THEE."
#LaLege
I'm am Louisiana lawyer, of course I'm meeting with clients in my parade outfit. 💛💜💚
I'm a Louisiana lawyer, of course they won't mind. We'll probably share a beer before they leave.
I explained: it’s unimaginable that the leadership of this professional org would refer to a prof woman lawyer’s volunteered time as equivalent to “being a groupie.”
I reminded them that they beg us to refer new members — why? LOL so they can publicly demean more women? 3/
It’s not just that he was a dick in high school, it’s that he was that dick — we all knew them. That’s why women all over the country are speaking up. Ask any woman in America and she will tell you the name of that dick from her high school.
I'm leaning heavily on the "are these allegations true" and not really on "was this guy a dick when he was a teenager?"
Because it looks like he was a dick when he was a teenager.
My last depo of the year was cancelled this morning bc our court reporter isn’t feeling well and we can’t find a replacement.
I was so ready in my Xmas plaid😆
Our contact tracers have noted a disturbing pattern: Only one in five people is self-isolating when they develop COVID-19 symptoms.
Close to 80% continue to circulate in the community. That needs to stop.
If you're sick, stay home.
New Idea: We tie Louisiana’s minimum wage to the cost of a
@Popeyes
3 piece combo.
I just paid $10.81 — if you can’t get a 3 piece combo for an hour’s worth of work we are doing something wrong.
#LaLege
There were 50 lawyers in the room, 10 were female. I was sitting with another female lawyer and when he said that we looked at each other like —- WHAT IS HAPPENING in the year of our Lord 2022? 😫💀
I sent the leadership of org an email — right then. 2/
Kiddo: Did you pack my IPad?
Me: No. You can play with beer cans with the rest of the kids. You are CAJUN. It’s both a blessing and a curse. The crown can be heavy.
If Bobby Jindal had taken the federal Broadband money our current Governor wouldn't have to be doing a photo op congratulating 10's of homeowners for having internet.
We are bringing broadband to you! Happy to announce that 31 households and small businesses in West Baton Rouge Parish are now receiving internet through
@ATT
!