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Jun 22, 2023

Changing Fortunes: Lawyers Surpass Bankers in Pay as Law Firms Offer Lucrative Compensation Packages

In a significant shift in the financial industry, lawyers are now outearning bankers as law firms adopt new compensation structures and...

Jun 13, 2023

Major Oil Company Cox Operating Files for Bankruptcy, Leaving South Louisiana Businesses in Jeopardy

Metairie-based oil company Cox Operating LLC, one of the largest independent operators in Louisiana's shallow coastal waters, has filed...

May 24, 2023

Louisiana Moves to Enforce Disclosure of Litigation Finance Agreements

Louisiana is joining the ranks of states aiming to regulate the litigation finance industry by introducing legislation that mandates the...

May 23, 2023

Chicago-Based Private Equity Firm Acquires LSU-Area Apartment Complex for $23.8 Million

Chicago-based private equity firm, Riverbend Owners LLC, has successfully acquired The Villas at Riverbend, an apartment complex located...

May 9, 2023

Louisiana considers limiting state business with banks over gun and energy policies

The Louisiana State Bond Commission is considering further limiting the state's business with large banks based on their dealings with...

Apr 27, 2023

THE HILL:The Credit Card Competition Act would harm successful businesses in the name of competition

Originally published on TheHill.com. Written by Danielle Zanzalari. To lower costs for consumers, the Credit Card Competition Act aims to...

Apr 10, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank's collapse raises doubts over auditors' ability to identify risks

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in January 2022 has raised questions about the effectiveness of a measure introduced by the Public...

Mar 30, 2023

AG LANDRY: What SVB Says About ESG

It has long been known within the world of innovation that the opinion of investors is often based on the opinions of other investors. In...

Mar 16, 2023

Financial Experts Weigh in on Bank Failures and Their Impact on Louisiana

Over the weekend, two large US banks, Silicon Valley Bank in California and Signature Bank in New York, collapsed, causing financial...

Mar 15, 2023

Shell partners with Gulf Wind Technology to develop offshore wind power in the Gulf of Mexico

On Monday, it was announced that Shell, a major player in the energy industry, will be teaming up with Gulf Wind Technology, a...

Mar 14, 2023

Louisiana bankers reassure customers after SVB and Signature Bank failures

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through financial markets and resulted in a decline...

Mar 13, 2023

Venture Global LNG Secures $7.8 Billion Financing for Plaquemines LNG Phase Two

Venture Global LNG has made an official announcement regarding the Plaquemines LNG facility. The company has finalized its investment...