Lafayette Consolidated Government
Recent News About Lafayette Consolidated Government
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Political science professor says parish lawsuits against oil companies could impact gubernatorial race
Challengers to Gov. John Bel Edwards are pointing to his support of parishes suing oil companies over allegations of coastal erosion, making the potential negative economic impact from that court action a key campaign issue. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “2019 Summer Law Clerk Feature”: LSU, Southern Students Share What They Learned
As part of Taylor Porter's annual summer law clerk program, our Firm hosted seven students collectively from LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and Southern University Law Center. Under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer. -
Disciplinary Board recommends Lafayette attorney be permanently disbarred for alleged financial improprieties
NEW ORLEANS — Lafayette attorney Michael Sean Reid, disbarred late last year after abandoning his practice and for trust fund irregularities, now faces possible permanent disbarment following a recommendation issued July 26 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board hearing committee. -
HERMAN HERMAN & KATZ LLC: Stephen Herman, Speaker at Lsba Cle Seminars on Ethics in September 2019
Mr. Stephen Herman will be a speaker at the Louisiana State Bar Association and Gilsbar Specialty Insurance Services, L.L.C. -
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Compliance Assistance Training for Employers Participating in H-2a and H-2b Visa Certification, July 26
On July 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will hold a compliance seminar in Lafayette, Louisiana. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards, DOTD Secretary Wilson Dedicate Highway to Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined former Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Rep. Sam Jones and local officials for the unveiling of the Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes Seven Students for 2019 Summer Law Clerk Second Session
Taylor Porter will host seven students for the second session of its 2019 summer law clerk program in which under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer. -
Imprisoned Lafayette attorney voluntarily disbarred following 2014 drug conspiracy conviction
NEW ORLEANS – Imprisoned Lafayette attorney Daniel James Stanford has been voluntarily disbarred following a May 28 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over his 2015 conviction on drug conspiracy, money laundering and other charges. -
Discovery Lafayette podcast shines light on mineral law attorney Patrick Ottinger
LAFAYETTE – Podcast Discover Lafayette recently featured mineral law scholar Patrick Ottinger, who talked about his work as a professor at LSU, as chair of the Louisiana Mineral Law Institute and his expertise in the field of oil and gas exploration. -
Coastal lawsuits put residents and local economy at risk, LLAW says
Amid numerous coastal erosion lawsuits filed by parishes against the oil and gas industry, state Rep. Stuart Bishop, chairman of the Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, recently wrote an article posted on DailyComet about the possible negative outcomes of such a lawsuit. -
BURGOS & ASSOCIATES: Attorney Spotlight: Gabriel Mondino
This month we had the opportunity to speak with Gabriel Mondino, our Immigration Attorney at Burgos & Associates. -
Pelican Institute says Terrebonne Parish coastal erosion efforts likely to harm oil and gas industry
NEW ORLEANS – A recently published op-ed calls into question the damages that the oil and gas industry may suffer from efforts of some parishes pursuing coastal erosion litigation -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana Pays Tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers in Observance of National Police Week
United States Attorney David C. Joseph recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal police officers during National Police Week, which is being observed this week, Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. National Peace Officers Memorial Day. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Kenny Recognized as Finalist for LSBA Young Lawyers Professionalism Honor
Taylor Porter Partner Erin Sayes Kenny was recognized as a finalist for an honor bestowed by the LSBA Young Lawyers Division - The Honorable Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award - at the 2019 LSBA Midyear Meeting, held Jan. 18, 2019. -
Bayou Electrical alleges that contractor owes $38,000
Bayou Electrical Service & Troubleshooting LLC alleges that a mechanical contracting company owes more than $38,000 on an open account. -
Three attorneys disciplined in separate Supreme Court orders
NEW ORLEANS – Three attorneys, including two who have been practicing for decades, were disciplined following separate Feb. 11 Louisiana Supreme Court orders. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Jan. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Jan. 4 in the suits below: -
Worker files lawsuit against Anadarko Petroleum following injury on an oil rig
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after he suffered a tibial tendon injury during his work on an oil rig.
