Waltzer Wiygul & Garside was honored to attend the Asian Pacific American Society Gala, a beautiful event dedicated to celebrating diversity and cultural heritage. The theme, "Threads of Heritage - Weaving Cultures Together," highlighted the importance of unity and shared history. One of the most memorable moments of the night was the traditional Lion Dance, a vibrant performance that brought [...]
Waltzer Wiygul & Garside is proud to continue our long-time work with environmental non-profit, Louisiana Environmental Action Network, by commencing Clean Water Act action against Smitty's Supply in Roseland. The Clean Water Act is a way for the public to hold companies accountable when government agencies do not act or do not act quickly enough. It will allow citizens to [...]
In this month's issue, New Orleans Magazine recognizes Cheryl Wild-Donde'Ville as one of the Top Women in Law for Personal Injury litigation. It is a true honor for Cheryl to be acknowledged by her peers for her steadfast dedication in this field for over twenty years. Cheryl looks forward to continuing her commitment to providing exceptional legal services to our [...]
The Mary Queen of Vietnam Church (14011 Dwyer Blvd., New Orleans, LA) hosted its annual Lunar New Year festival in honor of the 2025 Year of the Snake. Over the course of 2.5 days, thousands of attendees joined the congregation to relish in traditional Vietnamese food, dragon dances, interactive activities, live mainstream and cultural performances, and firework displays. Guests of [...]
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Attorneys for Mississippi Power Co. and the Sierra Club spent nearly four hours in a Harrison County courtroom on Friday arguing about whether the economics of the power company’s Kemper County lignite plant make sense right now. The Sierra Club is asking Chancery Court Judge Jim Persons to revoke the certificate the Mississippi Public Service Commission [...]
By Kristen Mosbrucker (Originally published in The Advocate 4/28/21) Businesses that fall short on requirements for property tax breaks under a state program will have to get letters from local taxing bodies favoring any amendments to existing agreements, a state board voted Wednesday. With economic repercussions from the global COVID-19 pandemic forecast linger for years, businesses might need to change [...]
