Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
Recent News About Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
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The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A
The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A. -
24th Judicial District Court Judge Scott U. Schlegel Receives The William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
24th Judicial District Court Judge Scott U. Schlegel Receives The William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence. -
Louisiana high court slashes $1.9M verdict to man who bear-hugged a huge, out-of-control fire extinguisher
The Louisiana Supreme Court slashed a judge’s award of $1.9 million in damages to a man who “bear-hugged” a 245-pound fire extinguisher cylinder and accidentally caused it to discharge, creating a spinning menace that left him with extensive injuries and psychological trauma. -
Louisiana judges facing disciplinary hearings could now be on the hook for more court costs
The Louisiana Supreme Court has approved rule changes requiring judges who are convicted of crimes or who resign during the course of judicial discipline proceedings to foot the bill for investigation and court costs. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Amendments to Judicial Discipline Rules
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Amendments to Judicial Discipline Rules. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer Commends Louisiana Attorneys for Their Pro Bono Efforts
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer Commends Louisiana Attorneys for Their Pro Bono Efforts. -
‘All the responses have been very positive’: LABI releases series on judicial modernizations
Proposals for realigning judicial districts, changes in court funding, improved technology and enhanced transparency were at the forefront of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's (LABI) four-part series on judicial modernizations. -
Louisiana's high court to decide if officer can sue BLM organizer for injuries
The Louisiana Supreme Court has taken up the question of whether a Black Lives Matter organizer can be held liable for a Baton Rouge police officer’s severe brain and facial wounds after being struck by a projectile during a 2016 protest. -
Appointment of a New Attorney Member To the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana
Appointment of a New Attorney Member To the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana. -
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association. -
The 69th Annual Red Mass Is Observed
The 69th Annual Red Mass Is Observed. -
30th Judicial District Court as of October 1, 2021
30th Judicial District Court as of October 1, 2021. -
On Sept. 23, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order suspending time limitations in six parishes
On Sept. 23, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order suspending time limitations in six parishes. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Time Limitations in Six Parishes
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Time Limitations in Six Parishes. -
An Update from the LSBA President H. Minor Pipes III
An Update from the LSBA President H. Minor Pipes III. -
Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that the work of the Court
Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that the work of the Court. -
Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida
Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida. -
Louisiana judge faces disciplinary hearing amid efforts to boost judicial transparency
A recent announcement that a Louisiana district court judge will face a November hearing on unethical conduct during a 2018 election campaign is evidence that the state is making some progress on increasing judicial transparency. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Three Orders Following the Impact of Hurricane Ida
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Three Orders Following the Impact of Hurricane Ida. -
An Update from the LSBA President Regarding Hurricane Ida
An Update from the LSBA President Regarding Hurricane Ida.