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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. -
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. -
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. -
Shreveport attorney disbarred for multiple rule violations, including mishandling money
NEW ORLEANS -- The Louisiana State Bar Association recently agreed with the Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) that Murray Salinas, an attorney who practices law in Shreveport, should be disbarred due to a list of violations involving multiple clients. -
First woman to serve on Louisiana reviewing bench: 'Be kind, courteous to adversaries'
NEW ORLEANS – As the first woman to serve on a reviewing bench in Louisiana, Jeannette Theriot Knoll, associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, recalls the tug of war between career and family. -
Oldest living former president of LSBA: Technology 'dramatically changed the practice of law'
NEW ORLEANS – As the oldest living former president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), Bob Wright is pleasantly surprised at how time has changed the legal profession. -
Streamlining operations on the agenda for new bar association president
NEW ORLEANS – Darrel J. Papillion, the 76th president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), recently spoke to the Louisiana Bar Journal about his credentials, family and his goals for the LSBA during his one-year his presidency. -
No breaks for attorney accused of violating ethics in oil spill aftermath
NEW ORLEANS – Glen Lerner lost in a second federal court appearance in New Orleans. The attorney has been accused of professional misconduct in the handling of cases related to the devastating BP oil spill. -
6 Southern U. alumni serving Louisiana Bar Association, 2 more honored
BATON ROUGE – Eight alumni of Southern University Law Center (SULC) were recently recognized by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA). -
Tulane Law alumni and students honored for pro bono work
NEW ORLEANS—Tulane University’s school of law has always prized pro bono work and was the first law school in the country to require it to graduate, which helps explain why so many alumni and students were honored by the Louisiana State Bar Association, according to the school’s associate dean. -
'Disability inactive status' for former New Orleans prosecutor meant to protect clients
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court recently placed embattled former federal prosecutor Jan Mann on "disability inactive status," which prevents her from furthering practicing law. -
Louisiana Bar: Proposed arbitration award legislation, SB 451, 'is a bad bill'
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana State Bar Association clearly opposes state Senate Bill 451, scheduled to be heard before a House committee on Monday, which would change the state's arbitration awards law. -
Weems adds Louisiana Legend to lifetime of achievements
ALEXANDRIA – Charles S. Weems III’s considerable contributions to the law and the community earned him recognition as a Louisiana Legend at the Louisiana Legends Award Gala and Auctions held earlier this month by the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) in Baton Rouge. -
Complaint against private investigator in Vitter 'spying' incident not expected to get far
NEW ORLEANS – An ethics complaint filed by investigative journalist and blogger Jason Berry with the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) late last year against lawyer-turned-private-investigator Wes Bearden for allegedly suborning perjury may not get very far, according to local legal expert. -
Veterans high on Ricky John's mind as he runs for 4th U.S. Congressional District seat
SHREVEPORT – Shreveport attorney and businessman Richard "Ricky" John says he has his mind on veterans and their families as he makes his first bid for public office, the 4th U.S. Congressional District seat. -
Attorney charged with battery files lawsuit alleging he was the victim
VIDALIA – An attorney has filed a lawsuit against Concordia Parish District Attorney Brad Burget in an ongoing dispute over who attacked whom. -
Louisiana State Bar Association awards Judge Doughty for dedication to public service
BATON ROUGE—The Louisiana State Bar Association last month honored Judge Terry A. Doughty of the Fifth Judicial District Court with a Citizen Lawyer Award for going above and beyond the requirements of his public service. -
Louisiana Supreme Court establishes Access to Justice Commission
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson recently signed an order establishing the Louisiana Access to Justice (ATJ) Commission in order to ensure that all citizens are treated equally under the law. -
Honorable James L. Dennis receives honorary degree from LSU Law Center
BATON ROUGE – On Oct. 11, the Louisiana State University Law Center awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Laws to the Honorable James L. Dennis. Dennis serves as a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. -
Defense attorney, Jones Walker partner in as new Louisiana State Bar Association President
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana State Bar Association has named white collar crime defense and corporate compliance attorney Mark A.