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Edwards using new litigation to deflect pay-to-play controversy, oil and gas industry statement says
BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards' decision to double down on coastal litigation against the oil and gas industry is an attempt to distract from his own questionable actions in existing cases, according to a recent industry statement. -
Public policy consultant blasts Edwards' choices in litigation over coastal land loss
BATON ROUGE – For the better part of 2016, Gov. John Bel Edwards and his efforts to get the oil and natural gas industries to pay for the restoration of Louisiana’s coast have been under scrutiny. Not because of his endeavor to protect Louisiana land, but because of whom he is choosing to litigate the cases against the oil and gas industries. -
ODC recommends public reprimand for attorney Michael A. Betts
BATON ROUGE – The hearing committee assigned to investigate formal charges filed by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) against Louisiana attorney Michael A. Betts has recommended he be publicly reprimanded for violating Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct. -
ODC recommends Kenneth Michael Waguespack Jr. be disbarred
NEW ORLEANS – The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) has recommended that attorney Kenneth Michael Waguespack Jr. be permanently disbarred for professional misconduct in light of ODC findings. -
ODC recommends three-year suspension for attorney James E. Moorman III
NEW ORLEANS – In a recent disciplinary matter, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) recommended that attorney James E. Moorman III be suspended for three years due to professional misconduct. -
Rapper Lil Wayne makes latest non-payment suit by legal team disappear
MIAMI – Another law firm has reportedly dropped a lawsuit against Lil Wayne, after taking the New Orleans rapper to court for allegedly refusing to pay legal fees. -
Landry continues crackdown on public corruption
Leigh Ann Ingram, a former utility clerk in Jonesville, Louisiana, recently became the latest public employee ensnared in Attorney General Jeff Landry's crackdown on the alleged misuse of public funds. -
Lawyers' disciplinary counsel recommends suspension of Toby J. Aucoin
BATON ROUGE – In a recent disciplinary matter arising from formal charges, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) requested that attorney Toby J. Aucoin be suspended from practicing law for a year and a day. -
La. Attorney Disciplinary Board recommends 3-year suspension for N. Dawn Harper
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has recommended to the Louisiana Supreme Court (LASC) that attorney N. Dawn Harper be suspended from practicing law for three years and return all unearned fees to clients. -
Solar customers sue La. Department of Revenue for 'unconstitutional' tax credit cap
MARRERO – Solar panel customers are suing the state for allegedly violating their constitutional rights when it imposed a cap on refundable solar tax credits in July 2015 and denied claims for systems purchased before the cap went into effect. -
Impact of recent flooding on Baton Rouge courts expected to vary
BATON ROUGE – The August flooding in the Baton Rouge area closed the 19th Judicial District Court for six straight workdays, but a professor expects little delay in civil cases. -
Lobbyists for attorneys picked by Edwards for coastal litigation team hold fundraiser for governor
NEW ORLEANS – Amid all the controversy surrounding Gov. John Bel Edwards' picks for his legal team to represent the state in coastal lawsuits against the oil and gas industry in Louisiana, two lobbyists for trial attorneys on his new team held a fundraiser for the governor this week. -
Plaintiff fires back against New Orleans' motion to dismiss lawsuit over Jackson monument removal
The judge hasn't yet made a decision on the city's motion to dismiss. The plaintiff says he sees that as a sign of his lawsuit's validity. -
After Hours Medical Group allegedly refuses to vacate its leased space
GRETNA — East Jefferson General Hospital has filed a lawsuit in the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna against urgent care company After Hours Medical Group, which is partially owned by former hospital employee and Jefferson Parish coroner Dr. Gerry Cvitanovich. -
Attorney general's office questions Dardenne attack on car allowance request
BATON ROUGE – Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office called Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardene’s recent attack on Landry “false,” after the governor’s office denied Landry’s alleged request for a car allowance and mileage reimbursements, accusing him of “double-dipping.” -
New York bar foundation offers help to Louisiana flood victims
ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Bar Association, through its charitable arm, is soliciting donations to help flood victims in Louisiana to cope with what are likely to be a labyrinth of legal issues. -
Settlement reached in suit against housing authority head
BATON ROUGE – A three-year federal lawsuit accusing the executive director of a Terrebonne Parish housing authority of sexual harassment and retaliation against a former employee has been settled. -
Former Louisiana attorney general Richard Ieyoub inducted into Order of Living Legends
ERATH – Former attorney general Richard Ieyoub is now part of the long list of honorable members of the Living Legends, which is an Acadian Museum of Erath induction to recognize the people who have helped define the cajun culture of Louisiana. -
Louisiana flooding expected to yield more lawsuits
WALKER – The recent flooding in Louisiana could lead to an influx of lawsuits seeking government compensation for flood damage. -
Attorney General keeps an eye out for fraud as GoFundMe campaigns bring in $10 million for Louisiana flood victims
BATON ROUGE – Assistance for the Southeastern Louisiana flooding victims is pouring in with more than 6,400 campaigns set up on GoFundMe for the state.