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Watchdog group says it's time for municipal groups to move past trend of suing oil and gas companies
In the wake of a series of coastal lawsuits that have been filed against the oil and gas industry, individuals and business interest groups are speaking out against what they believe to be unfair blame being placed on a single industry. -
Disbarment recommended for one-time Shreveport attorney who allegedly cashed checks belonging to former law firm
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Jacksonville, Florida, attorney Stacy Michele Young faces disbarment for allegedly cashing checks that belonged to her former Shreveport law firm following a recommendation issued May 28 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee. -
Hearing committee recommends against readmitting disbarred Alexandria attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Voluntarily disbarred Alexandria attorney William Francis Henderson could see his latest request to be admitted denied following a recommendation issued May 29 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee. -
Former St. Tammany assistant DA on probation after she was fired over alleged drug theft
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Covington attorney and former 22nd Judicial District assistant district attorney Kimberly Elizabeth DeBrock, fired last year after her arrest for allegedly stealing prescription medication, is on probation following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding. -
Baton Rouge attorney reinstated following suspension over 2015 domestic violence conviction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Stephen J. Holliday, suspended over a domestic abuse conviction, has been conditionally reinstated following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court order. -
Disgraced Orleans juvenile judge receives year of retroactive suspension, ordered to pay costs
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Slidell attorney and former Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judge Yolanda Julie King was placed on retroactive suspension in a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding in a long-running disciplinary proceeding. -
Baton Rouge attorney and former judge agrees to suspension after taking job with state
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney and former judge Richard C. "Ric" Oustalet Jr. has agreed to suspension following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and an office of disciplinary counsel investigation and formal charges. -
Former Orleans Parish assistant district attorney agrees to public reprimand
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Covington attorney and former Orleans Parish assistant district attorney Alan B. Tusa has agreed to a public reprimand following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and an office of disciplinary counsel (ODC) investigation. -
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 -
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch sees reform on the horizon with bill to modify auto insurance regulations
According to TheAdvocate, a new bill could bring some much-needed reform to the state's auto insurance system. -
Free Enterprise Institute touts new auto insurance bill as 'monumental opportunity'
Louisiana is well known for being one of the most expensive states to own a car, due in large part to inflated insurance rates created by the promise of potentially large settlements from even so little as minor fender benders. -
ACLU claims ICE and Homeland Security parole denials have 'devastating impact'
Following a lawsuit filed by the ACLU in 2018, which alleged that ICE and Homeland Security were issuing blanket denials of parole, 150 individuals took part in a hunger strike at a Louisiana ICE correctional center. -
Chamber of Commerce hopes Cornerstone Chemical cyanide plant resolution can be reached
NEW ORLEANS – One week after having its permit for the expansion of a cyanide plant in Waggaman denied by the Jefferson Parish Council, Cornerstone Chemical is suing the parish. -
Bill would enable victims who settle sexual harassment suits with state officials to discuss their allegations
A new bill is on the table in the Louisiana state legislature that would allow sexual harassment victims who settle with state officials to speak out about their experiences. -
Baton Rouge attorney suspended for allegedly assisting non-lawyers to practice law
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Dante Jerome Butler is on partially deferred suspension following a May 8 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over allegations he improperly shared legal fees earned by non-attorneys at a quasi-legal center in St. Tammany Parish. -
Kenner attorney on partially deferred suspension over alcohol-related arrests dating to 1993
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Kenner attorney John Julius Steger IV is on partially deferred suspension following a May 8 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over multiple alcohol-related arrests stretching back to 1993. -
Grow Louisiana fears financial fallout from New Orleans joining coastal erosion lawsuit
For the numerous oil and gas companies with operations in New Orleans, the recent onslaught of coastal erosion lawsuits presents new challenges. -
Cornerstone Chemical sues Jefferson Parish over cyanide plant expansion dispute
WAGGAMAN – One week after having a proposal for expanding a cyanide plant rescinded, Cornerstone Chemical is suing Jefferson Parish. -
Cornerstone Chemical had no recourse but to sue Jefferson Parish, LCA director says
NEW ORLEANS – After having the permit for its proposal for an expansion of a cyanide plant in Waggaman denied by the Jefferson Parish council, Cornerstone Chemical is suing the parish. -
New Orleans' 'clean zones' are constitutionally problematic, Loyola law professor says
The ACLU of Louisiana filed a lawsuit on April 8 after an environmental activist was arrested, claiming the arrest was a violation of his First Amendment rights.