Mora Law Office Files Whistleblower Lawsuit Against City Park
The Mora Law Office is representing James Hood, in his whistleblower action against his former employer, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park located in City Park. Hood seeks compensatory damages, including back pay, benefits, attorneys' fees and court costs. Hood was a mechanic for the amusement park. The lawsuit was the
Alexandra Mora Becomes President of the NOCDC.
The New Orleans Citizens Diplomacy Council elected Alexandra Mora as its President earlier this year. Walter Wolf was voted in as a returning board member. The New Orleans Citizen Diplomacy Council (NOCDC) is a nonprofit membership organization that arranges professional appointments and cultural activities for approximately 500 international leaders sent to New Orleans
Alexandra Mora Appointed to City Planning Commission
In October of 2014, Alexandra Mora was appointed to the City Planning Commission. She is one of nine commissioners serving the people of New Orleans on issues related to planning and zoning.
Mora Law Office Offered a Two-Year Contract with HANO.
Tuesday, the Housing Authority of New Orleans held its first meeting since the April 8 departure of administrative receiver David Gilmore. Tuesday's meeting was overseen by Willie Garrett, Director of Public Housing in Detroit, who is temporarily fulfilling the responsibilities of the board. It was sparsely attended and moved along
Lee Zurik Testifies at the Nagin Trial Today
While waiting for our own hearing to start down the hall, I attended a few minutes of the Nagin trial. A good direct and interesting cross examination of news reporter, Lee Zurik. The prosecution was showing the jury the calendar that Zurik received when he had sought to get a
Gambit Article About Rick’s Cabaret Lawsuit
Alexandra Mora and her law firm were featured this week in the Gambit regarding their lawsuit against Rick's Cabaret. The article quotes Alexandra Mora: "Hopefully, because of this lawsuit, [Rick's Cabaret] would have to change their practices and dancers would be subject to greater protections under the law, which would have
Alexandra Mora moderates a panel on Civil Rights for visiting Fulbright Scholars
Alexandra Mora was invited to moderate a panel for a symposium sponsored by Tulane Law School & the Citizens Diplomacy Council. The symposium was held at Tulane in New Orleans in November of 2013 for visiting Fulbright Scholars. On her panel were James Perry of the Greater New Orleans Fair
Same Sex Marriage and Legal Issues Post-DOMA
Alexandra Mora has been taking legal seminars on legal issues related to same sex couples in order to provide better advice to all of her clients, particularly those here in New Orleans, and Louisiana. As many are aware, the United States Supreme Court recently overturned Section 3 of DOMA grants same-sex married
Mediation Services
Alexandra Mora is a qualified mediator. She was recently approved to be a mediator in Civil District Court in Orleans Parish. Besides mediating commercial disputes, she is qualified to mediate disputes regarding divorce, child custody and partition of property issues. Trained mediators can help reduce costs and friction among family
Mora Law Office Files Suit Against Rick’s Cabaret in New Orleans
The Mora Law Office filed a collective action on behalf of exotic dancers against Rick's Cabaret in New Orleans, alleging violations of wage and hour laws. In particular, the lawsuit alleges that Rick's has misclassified dancers as "independent contractors" and is illegally requiring them to give a portion of tips