Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett Merges with Nalley, Dew and Miner
The New Orleans legal landscape has shifted as two notable firms, Mouledoux, Bland, Legrand & Brackett (MBLB) and Nalley, Dew and Miner (NDM), announce their merger. This partnership aims to strengthen their capabilities in various segments, including insurance, maritime law, transportation, and workers’ compensation.
As part of this merger, all attorneys and support staff from NDM will relocate to the facilities of MBLB, which are situated in the Hancock Whitney Center. This strategic move effectively increases the number of legal professionals within MBLB to 60, enhancing their ability to serve existing and new clients.
In addition to this consolidation, MBLB has expanded its reach with a new office location in Lafayette and a recent entry into the Chicago market, signaling robust growth ambitions.
New Oil Discovery by BP in the Gulf of Mexico
In a noteworthy development in the energy sector, BP has announced a significant oil discovery in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 120 miles from the Louisiana coast. This discovery, located in the Far South prospect, is co-owned by BP in partnership with Chevron.
Company representatives have expressed optimism regarding this find, highlighting its potential to contribute towards BP’s target of producing 400,000 barrels of oil daily from the region, now referred to as the Gulf of America following a rebranding initiative by the previous administration.
Annual Burkenroad Investment Conference Scheduled at Tulane University
The Burkenroad Reports investment conference is set to take place on Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lavin-Bernick Center on the Tulane University campus, located at 29 McAlister Drive. This annual event will bring together industry leaders from 15 public companies, including notable participants such as Pool Corporation, Cal-Maine Foods, and VieMed Healthcare.
Keynote speakers at this year’s conference will include Tom Putnam, founder of Fenimore Asset Management, and his daughter Anne. The pair will discuss their investment strategies and the transition of leadership within their business. Attendees can also look forward to a panel that will explore topics related to alternative investments and venture capital.
Admission to the conference is free, but pre-registration is required. Interested participants can secure their spots by visiting the Burkenroad Reports website.
