Louisiana State Bar Association
Recent News About Louisiana State Bar Association
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Judge Zainey disregards Bayou Corne class complaints, grants class counsel $12 million in legal fees; Residents consider asking Bar for reprimand
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole. -
Prisoner sues state bar association and U.S. Attorney for $20 million over prison stabbing
GRETNA – A man who claims he was attacked and stabbed in prison is suing the Louisiana Bar Association and a U.S. Attorney who prosecuted him for $20 million. -
Free legal information to be offfered to public through Lawyers in Libraries program
METAIRIE – Lawyers in Libraries, a program that links lawyers with patrons who need legal advice, will occur at four Jefferson Parish Libraries on on Thursday, Oct. 23. -
Louisiana lawyers being targeted by scammers
Richard K. Leefe, president of the Louisiana State Bar Association -
Baton Rouge attorney surrenders law license in face of fraud investigation
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Law students receive pro bono awards from La. Bar Association
NEW ORLEANS – Four Louisiana law students have been awarded by the Louisiana State Bar Association for their efforts in providing pro bono legal work while still in law school. -
Bill meant to prevent frivolous class action lawsuits awaiting governor’s signature
John "Jay" C. Morris III (R–Monroe) -
First African American La. State Supreme Court Chief Justice takes oath of office
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Standing Orleans Parish Traffic Judge Herbert Cade joins plaintiffs' firm
Judge Herbert A. Cade Division "A" Traffic Court Judge Herbert A. Cade has joined New Orleans-based plaintiffs' firm Herman, Herman, Katz and Cotlar. -
Clare Jupiter wins run-off for Orleans Parish Civil District Court bench
Jupiter New Orleans attorney Clare Jupiter has won a run-off election for the final seat on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court bench against another New Orleans attorney, Nakisha Ervin-Knott. -
Hazeur and Kiefer lead in campaign spending for Orleans Parish bench
Hazeur Orleans Parish Civil District Court nominees Ellen Hazeur and Kris Kiefer are leading other candidates in campaign spending, according to campaign finance reports. -
Two seats up for grabs in Orleans Parish Civil District Court
Hazeur Two seats in Orleans Parish Civil District Court are up for grabs in elections that will be held on Oct 22. -
Orleans Parish Civil Court announces Resource Center for pro se litigants
Patterson The Orleans Parish Civil District Court announced the formation of a Self Help Resource Center (SHRC) to help the increasing number of pro se litigants that have filed suits recently. -
SC creates panel to simplify jury instructions; Orleans Parish judge named to committee
Baxter Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine Kimball has appointed Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Rosemary Ledet to a panel tasked with simplifying jury instructions in civil suits, according to a press release issued last week. -
Partner overseeing BP oil spill fund said they've made mistakes'
Feinberg Speaking at a luncheon during a Louisiana State Bar Association symposium, attorney Mike Rozen asked for patience from attorneys because the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) he's helping oversee has definitely "made mistakes" and "will continue to make mistakes" in processing claims. -
Lawyers discuss 'tremendous revenue' potential in pursuing RICOs in MDLs
Chesley Cincinnati attorney Stanley Chesley told lawyers gathered at a Louisiana State Bar Association mass tort symposium that taking RICO cases to MDLS can lead to "tremendous revenue." -
Orleans Parish judges attending summer school in Destin
A photo from Sandestin Resort's Web site As part of an annual gathering, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Louisiana Judicial College are hosting a joint summer school and annual meeting from June 7 to June 11 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, Fla.
