The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, in conjunction with the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, is offering CLE on Friday, November 7, from 1 pm to 4:30 pm with a networking reception to follow. An esteemed panel of judges including Hon. Eldon E Fallon (E.D. La.), Hon. Carl Barbier (E.D. La.), Hon. Sarah Vance (E.D. La.), Hon. Robert Drain (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.) (Ret.) (now at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP), Hon. Laurie Selber Silverstein (Bankr. D. Del), Hon. Marvin Isgur (Bankr. S.D. Tex.), and Hon. Meredith S. Grabill (Bankr. E.D. La.) (Moderator) will compare and contrast how mass torts can be managed and resolved through multidistrict litigation and under bankruptcy law. They will provide insight into (i) venue selection, (ii) the differences in available relief and scope of discovery, (iii) the roles of MDL steering committees and official creditor committees, (iv) settlement options, (v) standards for approving global settlements and confirmation of plans of reorganization, and (vi) appealability of orders. The panel will also address the impact of each process on business operations and parties in interest.
Advanced registration is required by clicking the link above or go to www.nofba.org to register and for information about hotel rooms for out-of-town attendees.
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October 9, 2025
October 7, 2025
On September 26, 2025, the Eastern District of Louisiana partnered with the New Orleans Chapter of the FBA, Association for Women Attorneys, Louis A. Martinet Society, Louisiana State Bar Association, and the New Orleans Bar Association to host the 2025 Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent “POWER” Act CLE. A crowded En Banc Courtroom and sizeable Zoom audience learned about the complex legal challenges faced by survivors of domestic and family violence from an all-star panel consisting of Mary Claire Landry, CEO of the New Orleans Family Justice Center and HOPE Community Health Center, Molly MacKenzie, Managing Attorney of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, Tim McEvoy, Professor and Clinic Director at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and Allyson Tuttle, Director of Project Save of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. Moderated by Judge Bernadette D’Souza of Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, the panelists discussed numerous aspects of this complicated and pervasive social problem, as well as the scope of legal remedies available to domestic violence survivors, including protective orders, custody and visitation, housing, immigration relief, and access to public benefits. Volunteers were actively recruited to help address the many needs that exist. The EDLA thanks the panel and the audience for focusing on this important issue.
September 18, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana teamed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to hold a naturalization ceremony in which 147 petitioners became United States citizens. In a special ceremony held at the National WWII Museum on September 17, 2025, the Honorable Wendy B. Vitter, Chief Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, presided and provided the keynote address. In her remarks, Chief Judge Vitter acknowledged that the ceremony coincided with Constitution Day, which commemorates the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. She admired the petitioners making the choice to become American citizens and obtaining the same rights as the authors of the Constitution 238 years ago. Chief Judge Vitter then administered the Oath of Allegiance, followed by a recorded message from President Donald J. Trump. Chief Judge Vitter then handed out certificates to our country’s newest citizens. To view photos from the ceremony, please select this link.
September 8, 2025
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana held a naturalization ceremony in which 17 petitioners became United States citizens. The Honorable Brandon S. Long, U.S. District Judge, presided over the September 4 ceremony. He welcomed and congratulated the petitioners and invited everyone to stand for the playing of the National Anthem by the Marine Forces Reserve Band and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, led by representatives from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Judge Long then invited immigration attorney Megan Jackler to provide remarks. She congratulated the new citizens and said earning their citizenship proved they already possessed the most American of qualities: hard work, perseverance, and sacrifice. Jackler asked the new citizens to reflect on the final words of the Pledge of Allegiance they just recited, “with liberty and justice for all,” and celebrate the fact those words now include them.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Liz Chickering then issued the statement of petitioners’ eligibility for citizenship and presented petitioners’ requests for name change. After granting the requests for name change, Judge Long invited the petitioners to announce their names and countries of origin before he administered the Oath of Allegiance. Petitioners were then given their certificates and took pictures with Judge Long and their families.
September 3, 2025
Survivors of domestic and family violence frequently encounter complex legal challenges that extend across multiple practice areas. This panel features attorneys from legal aid organizations who provide direct representation to adults and children impacted by domestic and family violence. Panelists will discuss the scope of legal remedies available to survivors, including protective orders, custody and visitation, housing, immigration relief, and access to public benefits--while also addressing the unique challenges that arise in practice. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical role of legal advocacy in promoting safety, stability, and justice for survivors, and will leave with ideas on how they can contribute much needed pro bono services. Those already practicing in this field will gain practical insights to inform and enhance their own practice.
August 29, 2025
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA HAS ISSUED REQUEST FOR QUOTE LAEDCLERK25-0006 FOR CARPET CLEANING IN CHAMBERS AND COURTROOMS.
VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A QUOTE MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION FROM LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV.
A WALKTHROUGH WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 AT 1:00 P.M..
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN OFFER IS 1:00 P.M. CDT ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025.
PLEASE CONTACT JEFFREY GANUCHEAU AT (504) 589-3322 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
August 28, 2025
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, HAS ISSUED REQUEST FOR QUOTE NUMBER LAEDCLERK25-0005 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF DELL ULTRASHARP 49-INCH CURVED MONITORS or EQUIVALENT. VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL MAY OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REQUEST FROM THE SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICE LOCATED AT 500 POYDRAS STREET, ROOM B-208, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. ELECTRONIC COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED BY EMAILING: LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER IS 10:00 A.M. C.S.T ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT HAMILTON DUBOIS AT (504) 589-7675.
August 8, 2025
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, HAS ISSUED SOLICITATION NUMBER LAEDCLERK25‐0001 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF EMPLOYEE PARKING WITHIN TWO BLOCKS OF 500 POYDRAS STREET, ROOM B208, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION FROM LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER IS 5:00P.M. C.S.T ON MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT KEVIN PAYRE AT (504) 589‐7678.
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August 7, 2025
Recently available data from the U.S. Courts' Caseload Statistics Data Table C-5 reveals that, in 2024, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania won the gold medal for fastest civil trials, with a median time to civil trials of 13.4 months. The Eastern District of Virginia won the silver medal, at 14.2 months. And the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana took home the bronze, with 16.4 months.
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Speediest Resolution of Civil Trials
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
13.4
months
Eastern District of Virginia
14.2
months
Eastern District of Louisiana
16.4
months
Slowest Duration of Civil Trials
Eastern District of California
67.5 months
Northern District of Illinois
59.7 months
Western District of New York
59.7 months
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July 28, 2025
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION FOR APC REPLACEMENT BATTERY CARTRIDGES #143, #152, and #140 (or EQUIVALENT)
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA, HAS ISSUED REQUEST FOR QUOTE NUMBER LAEDCLERK25-0002 FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF APC REPLACEMENT BATTERY CARTRIDGES #143, #152, AND #140 or EQUIVALENT.
VENDORS INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL MAY OBTAIN A COPY OF THE REQUEST FROM THE SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICE LOCATED AT 500 POYDRAS STREET, ROOM B-208, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. ELECTRONIC COPIES MAY BE OBTAINED BY EMAILING:
LAEDML_PROCUREMENT@LAED.USCOURTS.GOV
THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN OFFER IS 10:00 A.M. C.S.T ON MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 2025. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT HAMILTON DUBOIS AT (504) 589-7675.
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