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5th Circuit Court of Appeals to review Convergys class-action waiver case
In a victory for Convergys Corp., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled to grant the company’s review following the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB) decision that the company violated the National Labor Relations Act.
District Judge Minaldi retires to seek treatment for alcoholism
Patricia Minaldi, a U.S. district judge in Lake Charles, announced her retirement July 31 and is seeking treatment for severe alcoholism.
Family of Alton Sterling file civil suit against City of Baton Rouge, police
The family of Alton Sterling, an African-American man who was killed in an altercation with Baton Rouge police last year, has filed a civil suit against the City of Baton Rouge.
Louisiana attorney general disbands controversial task force
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recently disbanded a special task force that he had set up to fight crime in New Orleans.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends six attorneys
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently disciplined several attorneys after the Louisiana State Bar's Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) investigated formal complaints against the attorneys.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends Hahnville attorney for DWI conviction, practicing while ineligible
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently suspended Mark Anthony Johnson, a Hahnville attorney, from the practice of law for practicing while ineligible, failing to cooperate with a Louisiana State Bar investigation and driving while intoxicated.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends attorney following DWI convictions
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently suspended Johnny S. Anzalone, an Alexandria attorney, following the attorney's convictions for driving while intoxicated.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends New Orleans attorney for mishandling client funds
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently suspended Stacy Lynn Morris, a New Orleans attorney, from the practice of law after a Louisiana State Bar investigation determined that she had failed to pay for a client's medical expenses.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends attorney for alleged misconduct in 10 client matters
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently suspended James E. Moorman III, a Covington attorney, for allegedly failing to perform legal services for several clients while he was undergoing addiction treatment.
Lake Charles attorney suspended for allegedy misappropriating funds
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently suspended Candace Pousson Howay, a Lake Charles attorney, from the practice of law for allegedly using funds paid to her firm to write checks to her cousin and her mother's company.
Gretna attorney suspended for failing to comply with probation requirements
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently upheld a recommendation by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to place attorney Channing J. Warner on a 366-day suspension.
Houston attorney disciplined in Louisiana
The Louisiana Supreme Court, at the behest of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC), ruled on April 13 to discipline Texas attorney Lance Hac Nguyen.
Orleans Parish attorney disbarred following criminal conviction
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently upheld a decision by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) to disbar James Louis Fahrenholtz from the practice of law.
New Orleans attorney disbarred for practicing law with suspended license
Edward Hebert II, a New Orleans attorney, was recently disbarred by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Hollywood attorney suspended for failing to respond to Florida Bar inquiries
TALLAHASSEE — Hollywood, Florida, attorney Carol Lynn Benson Kendall received a suspension from the Florida Supreme Court for allegedly failing to meet the requirements of a previous suspension order.
Attorney publicly reprimanded for allegedly mishandling client trust
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans attorney Romualdo “Romi” Gonzalez was publicly reprimanded by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board at the recommendation of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel following an investigation into misconduct complaints against the attorney.
Lawyer disbarred for instances of using racially charged language
BATON ROUGE — Attorney Ashton R. O’Dwyer Jr recently had his license to practice law in Louisiana revoked by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board.
Livingston Parish School Board joins lawsuit in aftermath of damaging floods
BATON ROUGE — The Livingston Parish School Board recently voted in a unanimous decision to join a class-action lawsuit against the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development as well as the company responsible for constructing Interstate 12.
Louisiana salon owners reach settlement in suit against cosmetology board
BATON ROUGE — A lawsuit alleging that Louisiana regulators discriminated against Vietnamese-owned salon establishments has reached a settlement.
Retired Supreme Court Justice presented with St. Ives Award from Loyola
NEW ORLEANS — Former Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeannette Knoll recently was presented with the St. Ives Award by the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Alumni Association.