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Louisiana appeals court backs former Lafourche president in dispute over back pay
A Louisiana appeals court has sided with a former Lafourche Parish president in his lawsuit seeking more than $180,000 in back pay, effectively ending a three-year-old legal dispute. -
Lawsuit challenges how sales taxes are configured in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS - Halstead Bead, Inc. filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 15 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Kimberly Lewis as Louisiana Secretary of Revenue and others over taxes on products sold in the state. -
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments on July 23, 2021
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments on July 23, 2021. -
Lawsuit: Nicholls University bullied professor suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
NEW ORLEANS - The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors faces allegations of disability discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violation at Nicholls University. -
Larose attorney permanently disbarred; allegedly tried to smuggle contraband into detention center
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Larose attorney Edward Duane Schertler II has been permanently disbarred following a Sept. 24 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over allegations that he smuggled contraband into a detention facility. -
Larose attorney faces disbarment regarding allegations he tried to smuggle contraband into Lafource Parish jail
NEW ORLEANS – Suspended Larose attorney Edward Duane Schertler II faces permanent disbarment following a recent Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court regarding allegations that Schertler attempted to smuggle contraband into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center. -
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch director critical of Terrebonne Parish's fight against coastal oil and gas firms
In an op-ed written by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch director Lana Venable and published by Watchdog, Venable calls attention to a plan involving the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources. -
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute president critical of parish's 'heavy-handed' tactics to assess damages against oil and gas firms
Legal observers say Louisiana has long been home to trial attorneys who seek to make a profit by pursuing battles with large settlements attached, and a recent tactic in Terrebonne Parish is being brought to light by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch. -
Louisiana Oil and Gas Association reaffirms its commitment to protecting state's natural resources
In a recent op-ed, written by Lana Venable, director of the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch, and published by Watchdog, concerns have been raised about the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ recent appointment of the parish district attorney to conduct damage assessments that are alleged to come from oil and gas development in Terrebonne Parish. -
Letter to the editor: Dangerous precedent being set by the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
Recent developments in Terrebonne Parish should be alarming to all Louisiana citizens – especially those along the bayou whose local rights are being overstepped by overzealous trial attorneys and state government overreach. -
Court dismisses former Lafourche Parish administrator's case
A district court has granted a motion to dismiss filed by the former Lafourche Parish government, and also granted two counter motions filed by a former parish administrator. -
Court dismisses property owners' negligence case against real estate agent, orders arbitration in dispute over sale
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently granted a motion to dismiss and compel arbitration in a dispute involving the sale of a shopping center in Thibodaux. -
Suspended Larose attorney faces possible disbarment after allegedly being caught with contraband
NEW ORLEANS — Suspended Larose attorney Edward Duane Schertler II faces possible disbarment following a recommendation issued Aug. 9 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee after he allegedly was caught sneaking contraband into a detention facility. -
Hartford Fire Insurance ordered to pay penalty for delay in paying claim for fire in Cut Off
A judge in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana found that Hartford Fire Insurance Co. could not justify its failure to pay a client on time after a fire, according to court documents filed May 18. -
Thibodaux attorney reinstated to active status after nearly 3 years of inactivity
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Thibodaux attorney David Grant Arceneaux has been restored to active status following a May 18 Louisiana Supreme Court order after almost three years on inactive status. -
Adriatic Marine employee alleges he is owed benefits for work injury
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish man alleges that his Raceland employer has failed to pay maintenance and cure benefits for an injury he sustained while working. -
West Centro says tenant failed to pay lease for several months
GRETNA – A company is seeking damages for sums due. -
Seaman claims Shoreline Southeast LLC negligence caused boating incident, injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish man claims that he was injured in a boating incident caused by an incompetent captain. -
Radar installer alleges injuries after being struck by steel panel on vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish man employed by Bayou Marine Electronics alleges he was injured while installing radar equipment on a ship in Mississippi. -
Shrimping/fishing vessel operator alleges damages from crude oil exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish man alleges he was injured because of exposure to crude oil and dispersants.