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Read the latest Jones Walker Privacy, Data Security, and AI Client Alert by team leaders Andrew R. Lee and Jason M. Loring, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPM regarding California's pending legislation intended to regulate the safety of #AI usage. https://bit.ly/3ZtkSFa

Jessica Allain, a partner in the Litigation Practice Group in the Lafayette office, authored the ConsensusDocs article "The Final Frontier Opens Up New Business Opportunities for Private Contractors" published on August 19. In the article, Jessica discusses the US Department of Defense's new Commercial Space Integration Strategy, highlighting the timing, risks, and essential preparations that construction contractors should understand and consider when pursuing DOD projects. Read the full article below. https://bit.ly/47tDM0M

Jones Walker is proud to sponsor the Texas Employment Law Summit this week in Houston. Join Joseph Lavigne as he participates in the "Trade Secrets and Non-Competes: A New Era Post-FTC Ban" panel, followed by a roundtable with Joe and Jacob Pritt titled "Prosecuting Trade Secret Theft and Related Claims Against Departing Employees – Real Scenarios." Register for the event below.

We are proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. This month is dedicated to recognizing the cultures and contributions of all Hispanic and Latino Americans. At Jones Walker, we value rich heritage and diversity by promoting the advancement of our Hispanic and Latino attorneys and staff and supporting organizations such as the Hispanic National Bar Foundation, the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. We take this time to honor all of our attorneys, staff, and clients of Hispanic or Latino descent. #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #JonesWalkerDiversity

Brett Venn, a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Innocence Project New Orleans' Pro Bono Award, only the second time in the organization's 23-year history that the award has been presented. Brett will be honored at the "Oh, Freedom!" Gala this Saturday, September 14. Jones Walker is proud to sponsor the event. Congratulations, Brett!

Join James Kearns, special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group, as he presents at the St. Louis Inland River Seminar on Tuesday, September 17. Jim's session will cover specifics of the Capital Construction Fund tax deferral initiative in relation to vessel construction, reconstruction, or related debt repayment. Register for the seminar below. https://bit.ly/3Zok4Bn

We will never forget the tragic events of 9/11 on this day 23 years ago and we honor the memory of those we lost. #911anniversary #NeverForget

For the most recent information regarding the status of our Louisiana offices due to Francine, please visit the link below. https://lnkd.in/gCJRX-Zf

Keith Colvin and Mark Davis, partners on the real estate team in the Baton Rouge and Jackson offices, respectively, were recognized in Lawdragon's "The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers" published on August 9. Keith and Mark were selected and vetted by an editorial team of their peers and clients for their extensive work and experience in real estate law. Read more below. https://bit.ly/4dGmU9i

Seth Levine and Mallory Gershen Wynne, partners on the Energy, Environmental, and Natural Resources Industry Team in the New Orleans office, were featured in The Center Square article "Lawsuit seeks to stop federal rule on oil, gas exploration" published on August 29. Seth and Mallory offered insight into the potential effects of a federal rule issued by the Department of Interior and the Bureau of Energy Management. The rule, which is being legally challenged, requires oil and gas companies without investment-grade credit rating operating on the Outer Continental Shelf to acquire additional financing to cover potential decommissioning costs for old wells. Read more below. https://bit.ly/3XdCQZE #Offshore #Energy #MaritimeIndustry