Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
Recent News About Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
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Proposal to Enact New Language Access Rule in Rules of Supreme Court of Louisiana (Part G, General Administrative Rules for All Louisiana Courts)
Proposal to Enact New Language Access Rule in Rules of Supreme Court of Louisiana (Part G, General Administrative Rules for All Louisiana Courts). -
Louisiana high court rejects extending non-unanimous jury ban retroactively
In a ruling that denies new trials to at least 1,000 inmates convicted by split-jury decisions, the Louisiana Supreme Court has refused to extend a ban on non-unanimous jury verdicts to apply retroactively in serious criminal cases. -
Louisiana Judicial Associations Announce 2022 Officers
Louisiana Judicial Associations Announce 2022 Officers. -
LSBA Elections: Self-Qualifying Deadline Continues Through Oct. 24
LSBA Elections: Self-Qualifying Deadline Continues Through Oct. 24. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Allowing Limited Practice of Law for Attorney Spouses of U.S. Uniformed Service Members
Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Allowing Limited Practice of Law for Attorney Spouses of U.S. Uniformed Service Members. -
Meeting Notice on October 4, 2022
Meeting Notice on October 4, 2022. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Hosts Constitution Day 2022 Observance
Louisiana Supreme Court Hosts Constitution Day 2022 Observance. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Celebrates Constitution Day 2022
Louisiana Supreme Court Celebrates Constitution Day 2022. -
Louisiana high court gives Shreveport mayor green light to seek re-election
In a 4-3 decision authored by Chief Justice John Weimer, the Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed an appeals court ruling that found Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins was ineligible to run for re-election. -
New Orleans First City Court Senior Judge Veronica Henry Invited to Participate in Eviction Reform Summit by the White House
New Orleans First City Court Senior Judge Veronica Henry Invited to Participate in Eviction Reform Summit by the White House. -
Weimer automatically wins re-election to Supreme Court as no opponents enter race
Chief Justice John Weimer was automatically re-elected to another 10-year term on the Louisiana Supreme Court last week after no other candidate stepped up to challenge him during the qualifying process for the Nov. 8 contest. -
Federal judge lifts order blocking Louisiana chief justice from seeking re-election
An unusual court order temporarily blocking the chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from running for re-election this year was lifted July 13, clearing the way for John Weimer to formally enter the race during the July 20-22 qualifying period. -
Insurer out of lawsuit over kidnap, drowning of woman in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – An insurance company will not have to pay to fight a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the estate of a woman who was kidnapped from a Louisiana hotel and later found drowned. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces New Operating Hours for Courthouse and Clerk of Court’s Office
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces New Operating Hours for Courthouse and Clerk of Court’s Office. -
Individuals and organizations were honored at the LSBA Pro Bono Publico & Children’s Law Awards
Individuals and organizations were honored at the LSBA Pro Bono Publico & Children’s Law Awards. -
State's high court finds Edwards' COVID-19 orders violated religious freedoms
The Louisiana Supreme Court last week found Gov. John Bel Edwards’ restrictions on places of worship during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic unconstitutional, concluding that the state cannot punish the Rev. Tony Spell for violating those orders. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Official Investiture Ceremony for Clerk of Court Veronica Odinet Koclanes
Louisiana Supreme Court Holds Official Investiture Ceremony for Clerk of Court Veronica Odinet Koclanes. -
Congratulations to the 48 newest members of the Louisiana legal profession
Congratulations to the 48 newest members of the Louisiana legal profession. -
State's high court hears arguments on making unanimous verdict ruling retroactive
The Louisiana Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week about whether a U.S. Supreme Court’s finding that non-unanimous jury verdicts are unconstitutional should apply retroactively to 1,500 Louisiana inmates. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Law Day 2022 Resolution
Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Law Day 2022 Resolution.