New & Notables
It’s been an unprecedented year for us all — a year full of challenges, but also new opportunities. In our fifth annual class of New & Notables, we honor 12 individuals that have spent the last year taking on…
Author: Kelly Massicot
New & Notable: Meagen Moreland-Taliancich
When many think of the distilling industry, the general impression is it’s mostly a man’s world and we’re all just living and imbibing in it. Local rum distilling company Happy Raptor Distilling bucks this myth. Distillery co-founder, chief brand officer…
New & Notable: Michael DiSimone
Who moves to New Orleans to head a restaurant group in the middle of a global pandemic? Michael DiSimone. When COVID-19 closed the hotel DiSimone was working for in his home state of Michigan, he was offered the chance to…
New Orleans’ Main Squeeze Juice Co. Continues Growth Despite the Pandemic
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Main Squeeze Juice Co. is capping a year of record growth, despite the fact that many retailers and franchises continue to reel from the fallout brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The locally-based juice and…
My Toughest Case | Wayne J. Lee
Most lawyers can recall a specific case or court ruling that set the tone for them as litigators. For Wayne Lee, that case came early in his career while working as an associate at Stone Pigman. The St. Augustine High…
My Toughest Case | Danielle Trostorff
The conversation around healthcare and the healthcare industry has always been a hot topic. Thanks to ever-changing laws, it has become particularly tricky for hospitals over recent years. Danielle Trostorff has practiced healthcare law for over 40 years and currently…
New Advancement in Breast Reconstruction Surgery Now Available in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – One of the latest advances in breast reconstruction surgery is now available in New Orleans. Details were shared in a press release. ReSensation is a new surgical method designed to potentially restore sensation after a mastectomy. Dr.…
Nominations Open for UNO25, the University’s Celebration of High-Impact Alumni Businesses
NEW ORLEANS - The University of New Orleans (UNO) is now accepting nominations and applications for “UNO25”, an initiative that identifies, recognizes and celebrates 25 high-impact businesses that are owned or led by alumni of the University. Details were shared in a…
My Toughest Case: Jumping into the cannabis industry, beginning with licensing from Willie Nelson
Suzette Toledano Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Toledano Entertainment and Arts Law 40 years in practice J.D. Tulane University Law School With a clientele that includes rappers and musicians, Suzette Toledano has received a sort of “street cred” in…
TEDWomen Makes First Visit To New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - Next week, Nov. 1-3, TED, an online media corporation, will bring its TEDWomen conference to New Orleans for the first time. Taking up residence in the historic Orpheum Theatre, the three-day conference will bring together more than…
Lions and Pirates and Unicorns, Oh My!
New Orleans-based pet costuming company Pet Krewe brings the party to the pooches.
Normand Announces Retirement And Take Over As New WWL Radio Host
JEFFERSON PARISH – Earlier today, July 25, WWLTV reported that Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand would retire Aug. 31. “Today is an incredible day for me, but it is a little bittersweet,” said Normand. “Today I announce that I will…
Linda Lee Bridal & Boutique abruptly closes
Metairie, Louisiana — On Sept. 20, local brides and their bridesmaids stopping in for fittings and to pick up their dresses at Linda Lee Bridal & Boutique in Metairie learned the store closed. This morning, New Orleans Bride Magazine, sister publication…
Same-Sex Marriage Ruled Constitutional Right in All 50 States
This piece originally ran June 26 on New Orleans Bride Magazine's official blog, "Let Them Eat Cake." In an historic decision Friday, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage, declaring it legal in all…
