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State asking full appeals panel to review suit over exotic dancer law
The state of Louisiana recently indicated it wants to continue to fight in support of a law that bars exotic dancers younger than 21 from performing naked, a posting on nola.com said. -
Most Louisiana residents oppose lawsuit alleging coastal erosion against oil and gas companies
Plaquemines Parish government has allowed plaintiff attorneys to file suit on its behalf for coastal erosion against a number of oil, gas and pipeline companies in the state, alleging they have been contributors to coastal erosion, but Louisianans are not necessarily backing the initiative. -
Plaquemines Parish likely to suffer if erosion suit succeeds, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association says
The Plaquemines Parish Council has allowed plaintiff attorneys to file suit on its behalf against a number of oil, gas and pipeline companies accusing them of contributing to coastal erosion, but many Louisianans are not necessarily backing the initiative. -
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute not surprised by Plaquemines Parish poll regarding coastal erosion suits
The Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute (LFEI) recently said it is not surprised by the results of its recent survey of Plaquemines Parish residents that found most are against the Parish Council's participation in lawsuits that blames coastal erosion on oil, gas and pipeline companies. -
Louisiana business group says Plaquemine Parish poll reflects frivolous nature of climate suits
A recent survey conducted by the Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute found that a majority or residents of Plaquemines Parish are siding with the energy industry regarding the Parish Council's participation in a lawsuit against gas and oil companies that seeks restitution for damages to wetlands. -
Hearing committee recommends readmission for longtime disbarred Metairie attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime voluntarily disbarred Metairie attorney Michael Stephen Sepcich could be reinstated following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee. -
Plaquemines Parish stands in defense of oil and gas companies
Plaquemines Parish government has allowed plaintiff attorneys to file suit on its behalf for coastal erosion against a number of oil, gas and pipeline companies, but locals in the parish are overwhelmingly opposed to the lawsuit. -
Pelican Institute calls Plaquemines Parish suit targeting energy companies an example of lawsuit abuse
In the wake of lawsuits alleging climate damage filed by Plaquemines Parish and by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards against leading energy and gas companies, organizations and parish residents are leaning more favorably toward the companies' side. -
For second time in 4 years, board dismisses misconduct allegations against New Orleans attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recently -- and for the second time in about four years -- dismissed allegations of misconduct against New Orleans attorney Deidre Katrina Peterson, -
Lafayette Parish schools deny allegations that lottery process for admission to magnet academies is rigged
The Lafayette Parish School System is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that alleges administrators conspired to rig the school system's lottery process for admission to magnet academies. -
Madisonville attorney faces disbarment after allegedly stealing from his grandmother's estate
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Suspended Madisonville attorney Scott Robert Hymel faces possible permanent disbarment following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee after he allegedly stole from his grandmother's estate. -
Lafayette attorney reprimanded, Slidell attorney indefinitely suspended in separate LA Supreme Court actions
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Lafayette attorney Jeanne Marie Laborde was publicly reprimanded and Slidell attorney Brian Anthony Dragon was indefinitely suspended in recent Louisiana Supreme Court actions. -
New Orleans attorney who allegedly purchased prescription medication from client faces disbarment
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Ineligible New Orleans attorney Sally Harrison Longmire Hingel faces possible disbarment following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee after she allegedly solicited and purchased prescription medication from a client. -
Defense attorney for Gravois seeks grand jury transcripts
The defense attorney for the director of operations for St. James Parish says he cannot yet see grand jury transcripts that could exonerate his client. -
Deridder attorney suspended again over allegations arising from custody dispute
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Deridder attorney Mitchel M. Evans II has received additional suspension time following an Oct. 8 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding regarding allegations arising from his representation in a custody dispute. -
Magnolia attorney's conditional bar admission revoked
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Magnolia attorney Robert Alford Lenoir has agreed to the revocation of his conditional admission to the bar in Louisiana, according to an Oct. 8 Louisiana Supreme Court order that says he can reapply after a year of sobriety. -
Livingston attorney resigns from practice of law after he allegedly offered legal services for sex
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Livingston attorney A. Wayne Stewart was recently allowed to permanently resign from the practice of law following an Oct. 5 Louisiana Supreme Court order ahead of an investigation into allegations he offered to trade legal services for sex. -
LADB recommends suspension for Belle Chasse attorney linked to opioid addiction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Belle Chasse attorney Patrick A. Giraud faces a fully deferred conditional suspension following an Oct. 5 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court. -
Louisiana Supreme Court sends message by striking down New Orleans ban on outdoor sales of art
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court recently sent a message to all Louisiana artists when it declared a New Orleans ordinance banning the outdoor sale of art unconstitutional, a lawyer in the case said. -
'Top attorney' for 2018 placed on interim suspension for threat of harm
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Metairie attorney Robert Bartholomew Evans III, selected by a professional association as "Top Attorney" for 2018, has been indefinitely suspended for "threat of harm" following a recent Louisiana Supreme Court order.