With the NBA being such a big part of the sports culture here, I found the recent news of a DWI arrest for a coach quite interesting. According to the NBA, Atlanta Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer was arrested on Aug. 28 for not having working taillights. The trooper said the coach had bloodshot, watery eyes,… Continue reading NBA Coach Charged with DWI
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New Orleans Film Festival
Lights, camera, action! For the film buffs in New Orleans (or anyone that is looking for a fun night out), the New Orleans Film Festival is almost here. The week of Oct. 10-17, be sure to check out this annual event held by the New Orleans Film Society to see rookie and veteran filmmakers premiere… Continue reading New Orleans Film Festival
Louisiana Seafood Festival in New Orleans
Attention foodies across New Orleans: the Louisiana Seafood Festival is almost here. New Orleans is known around the world for its delicacies from the ocean, and this event has the best of it all in one place. The festival will take place Oct. 11-13 at the City Park Festival Grounds. The Louisiana Seafood Festival is… Continue reading Louisiana Seafood Festival in New Orleans
New Orleans Oktoberfest
Lassen Sie uns Partei! That’s right, folks, New Orleans’ Oktoberfest fest is almost here! Get ready for sauerkraut, accordions, German beer, and bratwurst the last weekend of September and every weekend in October. Located in the heart of New Orleans at the Deutsches Haus in Mid City, Oktoberfest celebrates German heritage with live traditional music,… Continue reading New Orleans Oktoberfest
Can I safely use my cellphone while driving?
As the technology in cellphones increases, there is also an unfortunate increase in driver-distraction. People are texting, tweeting, checking their email, answering phone calls, and setting reminders while they should be paying attention to the road. As an auto accident attorney in New Orleans, I see the painful results of these actions all too often.… Continue reading Can I safely use my cellphone while driving?
Saints wide receiver’s DUI hearing
There is a common misconception in our society that athletes are perfect, untouchable role models that (if they hit enough home runs, score enough points, or run for enough yards) can do no wrong. Unfortunately, even in New Orleans, athletes make mistakes. As an experienced DUI attorney, I’m constantly keeping an eye out for DUIs… Continue reading Saints wide receiver’s DUI hearing
French Market District
New Orleans is famous for many things, but I feel like nothing truly demonstrates the history, passion, and energy of the city like the French Market. For over 200 years, the French Market has existed on the same site. It began as a Native American trading post on the Mississippi River, chosen by the French.… Continue reading French Market District
DUI checkpoint alert app
As an experienced DWI attorney, I’m constantly watching for any DWI law news around the country. An article from LA Weekly recently caught my eye, highlighting an application that may help to reduce the number of people driving under the influence. As the law struggles to keep up with technology, a Santa Monica, California man… Continue reading DUI checkpoint alert app
New Orleans Audubon Nature Institute’s Endangered Species
At Harmon, Smith, & Vourvoulias, L.L.C., we take pride in local efforts to preserve, sustain, and promote the natural ecosystems that surround us. Only twenty minutes from our Poydras Street office, you can find an organization doing all it can to help preserve some of the world’s most endangered species for generations to come. The… Continue reading New Orleans Audubon Nature Institute’s Endangered Species
Types of maritime accidents
Where there is manual work, there is the risk of physical injury. This risk multiplies when the comfort of land is taken away. Maritime accidents come in many sizes and levels of severity. A recent article from Marine Insight highlights ten common maritime accidents. Unfortunately, many of the flowing accidents happen due to the negligent… Continue reading Types of maritime accidents