NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Associated Press Louisiana Daybook for Wednesday, October 14.
Oct. 14 – The Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM), immigrant families and national leaders representing faith, labor, civil rights and the community, will launch 'The Fast to Keep Families Together,' a 9-day fast and vigil demanding the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rule on the administrative relief case. A press conference will be held commencing the vigil, 10:00 a.m. Location: 600 Camp St. New Orleans
Oct. 14 – Administrator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division Dr. David Weil holds a discussion with local members of the press about current local labor law violation trends, 3:15 p.m. Location: 600 S. Maestri Place, New Orleans
Oct. 14 – American Bar Association Forum on Franchising Annual Meeting 'The Soul of Franchising' runs through Friday, Oct. 16. Location: Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans
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Oct. 14 – The 26th annual New Orleans Film Festival of local, regional, national and international independent films runs through Thursday, Oct. 22. Competitive division of the festival include seven categories and nine awards including Louisiana Filmmaker Award and Audience awards. Location: New Orleans
