Judge rules for St. Tammany sheriff in panhandlers' First Amendment case
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith had a federal lawsuit dismissed against him after claims were made that two parish panhandling laws were unconstitutional.
Watchdogs say average Louisiana family foots $4,000 annual bill for state's litigious climate
Reform groups have long been cautioning against the woes that are high insurance rates in the state of Louisiana, which is one of the top ten judicial hellholes in the nation.
Pelican Institute's Baehr condemns 'ill-advised' coastal lawsuit strategy
The general counsel for the Pelican Institute for Public Policy believes the issue of state court vs. federal court should take a back seat to the holistic damage coastal litigation cases are inflicting on the state’s fragile business climate.
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- Case activity for Gary A. Lee vs Lamorak Insurance Company, on July 19
- Case activity for Justin Sharp vs AON Risk Services Southwest Inc on July 19
- Case activity for Denis Schexnayder Jr vs Albert L Bossier on July 19
- Case activity for Cedar Ridge, LLC vs Citi Trends, Inc on July 19
- Case activity for Kimberly Santa-Marina vs Government Employees Insurance Company on July 19
- Case activity for Dan Bunkering America Inc vs Curtin Maritime Corp on July 19
- Case activity for Dan Bunkering (America) Inc vs Epic Applied Technologies, LLC on July 19
- Case activity for Republic Helicopters, Inc vs Hoactzin Partners, L. P on July 19
- Case activity for Cella III, LLC vs East Jefferson General Hospital Dist. No. 2 on July 18
- July 12: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
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New auto insurance rate to take effect in August, though rate cuts will be minimal
Rising auto insurance premiums have long been a concern in Louisiana, but fortunately there is some relief coming — slight though it may be — to drivers in the state.
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Amid tensions between Iran and U.S., LMOGA calls for state's oil industry to be more competitive
According to a FoxNews report, the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran could result in higher gas prices while impacting Louisiana’s oil industry as a whole. -
LABD: 'Romance' with client's persona leads to Winnfield attorney's possible disbarment
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Winnfield attorney Laura J. Johnson faces possible disbarment following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court over an romantic relationship that allegedly caused her misconduct on behalf of a client in a 2015 criminal case. -
District court grants DuPont relief in class action over contamination at Pontchartrain Works Facility
NEW ORLEANS – A district court has reversed a lower court ruling that found DuPont liable in a class-action lawsuit over chloroprene contamination at the Pontchartrain Works Facility. -
Court grants stay of judgment pending appeal in Marshall Heritage Foundation annuity battle
Trustee says foundation due funds despite it no longer being in existence
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Federal CourtCourt limits ADA claims against Fresh Market to those in amended complaint
NEW ORLEANS — Fresh Market has been granted a stay of a motion brought by a man alleging numerous Americans with Disabilities Act violations.
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ReformLFEI executive says potential domino effect of high auto insurance costs is 'staggering'
Louisiana’s incredibly high auto insurance rates are well-publicized, and the reality is rates are so high that the state has repeatedly made the list of the nation’s top "judicial hellholes."
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ReformState watchdog executive says Senate Judiciary A Committee is 'foil for civil justice reform'
With auto insurance rates among the highest in the country, the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch organization expressed frustration that a reform proposal stalled during the recent legislative session.
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ReformLLAW says state's obsession with litigation makes insurance reform legislation a challenge
The state of Louisiana has been battling record-high insurance costs for years, costing both individuals and larger entities dearly; it is not for lack of trying, however, that these insurance costs refuse to come down.
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ReformPelican Institute official says 'bold leaders' are needed to enact comprehensive insurance reforms
For years, Louisiana has been fighting record-high auto insurance rates that has led to lost opportunities and has negatively impacted consumers
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LawsuitsJune 24: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on June 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
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LawsuitsCase activity for Ashliy Medley vs Mohammed Esmail on June 30
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ashliy Medley, Ayanna Overton, Candas Green, Christie Bonamour, Cierra Plaisance, Daniel Greenlee, Esau Rodriguez, Hailey Tilley, Heidi Borras, Jadon Polk, Kelly Dunn, Keshone Encalade, Perseus Williams, Quintin Griffin, Renee Babin, Ronica Veals, Shandelle Morgan, Shannon Showalt
