Harmon, Smith & Vourvoulias Law
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NOMA, the New Orleans Museum of Art, is proud to invite you to join them for another fun event that is part of the Friday Nights at NOMA series. The Friday night event, scheduled for June 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., will include “Art You Can Eat” as well as a lecture by… Continue reading NOMA Art You Can Eat or a Lecture by Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen
Technology has been a bit like Pandora’s box. It has brought us some really great things, such as making it easier than ever to stay in touch with people via cell phones, email, and social media. However, one of the negative things that has sprung from that box is a general decrease in privacy. If… Continue reading Social Media and Personal Injury Cases
If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly festival this Memorial Day weekend, be sure to check out the New Orleans Greek Festival. The New Orleans Greek Festival has been taking place annually since 1973, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever to celebrate the 40th anniversary. The 2013 New Orleans… Continue reading New Orleans Greek Festival
Basically, personal injury involves suffering harm due to someone else’s negligence; the term covers a lot of different circumstances. Personal injury can include auto accidents, dog bites, falls, and much more. Generally, since the injury is due to someone else’s negligence, the person at fault or his or her insurance company should pay for your… Continue reading When should I get a personal injury attorney?
If you enjoy indulging your taste buds with local food and first-class wine and supporting a few good causes, don’t miss the 2013 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. The New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) has been taking place annually since 1992. This year’s event will take place May 22nd through May 25th.… Continue reading New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Tyler McNeely was arrested in Missouri after a state trooper pulled him over for speeding and swerving. McNeeley failed the field sobriety tests and refused to take the Breathalyzer test. After his refusal, the arresting officer drove him to a nearby hospital, where McNeeley had his blood drawn while handcuffed. And though the officer undoubtedly… Continue reading Supreme Court questions warrantless DWI blood tests
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival jockeys with the French Quarter Festival as the best music festival in New Orleans. It has even been called the “the country’s best music festival” by Life Magazine and described as “a wider, deeper lineup of essential American musical styles than any festival in the nation” by the… Continue reading New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The Jindal administration has long had its sights set on toughening DWI laws in the state. Just last year, Governor Jindal signed into law six bills affecting driver’s license suspension, multiple DWI convictions, and other DWI laws. Members of the Louisiana legislature are often considering bills that would crack down on drunk drivers. One such… Continue reading Tougher DWI bills on the horizon
The French Quarter Festival: it’s big, it’s back, and it’s better than ever! Once a tiny local festival, French Quarter Fest has grown into one of the best—if not the best—festival in New Orleans. The award-winning festival is the largest free music event in the state, boasting record-breaking attendance of half a million people last… Continue reading Get ready for this year’s New Orleans French Quarter Festival!
A recent article in The Times-Picayune poses a compelling argument for more education for individuals who drive under the influence of alcohol. In a letter to the editor, the Executive Director Marjorie R. Esman of the ACLU of Louisiana states, “Arresting them [drunk drivers] doesn’t work, and we can’t afford it. Education and alternatives to… Continue reading Do tougher DUI laws really make our roads safer?