Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
Recent News About Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
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Justice for sale in Louisiana?
NEW ORLEANS — The head of a grassroots legal-watchdog group in Louisiana is hoping that now that Jimmy Genovese has taken his position as a Louisiana Supreme Court judge, he will shake off the millions that backed his campaign. -
Shreveport attorney on probation for gambling client funds
NEW ORLEANS — Shreveport attorney Joseph Christopher Miciotto recently was given a deferred suspension of one year and one day from practicing law by the Louisiana Supreme Court. -
Louisiana attorney suspended for 3 years
NEW ORLEANS — Attorney N. Dawn Harper recently was suspended from practicing law for three years by the Louisiana Supreme Court. -
New Orleans attorney suspended after pleading guilty to stalking charge
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled to suspend New Orleans-based lawyer Trisha Ann Ward from practice on an interim basis. -
Lawyer receives suspension, probation
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court of Louisiana recently ruled to suspend attorney Mitchel M. Evans II from practicing law in a sentence handed down Dec. 6. -
Breaux Bridge lawyer suspended for allegedly mishandling funds
NEW ORLEANS — Attorney Joslyn Renee Alex recently was suspended from practicing law for “one year and one day” by the Louisiana Supreme Court. -
Attorney disbarred following bribery charges
Lafayette attorney disbarred following bribery charges -
New Louisiana Laws are requiring budget cuts, raising fees
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana has instated new laws for 2017 that will affect taxpayers and citizens. -
Yenni recall group still working on petition despite setback in court
NEW ORLEANS — The group petitioning for a recall of Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni is continuing its drive toward the required number of signatures for their goal. -
WTC litigation expected to continue for months
NEW ORLEANS – Despite the call by 10 current and former World Trade Center of New Orleans executives to expedite redevelopment of the riverfront property, a Florida businessman's litigation continues to block the work. -
Despite contention among judges, court rules contract adhesionary in Sky Zone case
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled, despite contention among judges, that an arbitration clause within a contract for an indoor trampoline park's participation agreement was not enforceable because it was adhesionary and lacked mutuality of consent. -
Former assistant district attorney permanently disbarred following bribery plea
LAFAYETTE — A former district attorney in Lafayette has been permanently stripped of his license to practice law in the state of Louisiana after his involvement in a bribery scheme. -
Arbitration in Louisiana: Does a calculating error mean an award can be struck down?
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana court has declined to vacate a recent award where the arbitrator admitted that a mistaken calculation resulted in one of the party’s receiving a larger award than what they were entitled to or asked for in their original filing. -
Courts reconsidering recusal of Supreme Court justice in legacy oil cases
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. District Judge Sarah Vance has been asked to review a case regarding the removal of a Louisiana Supreme Court justice by his fellow justices to prevent him from hearing two legacy oil cases. -
Louisiana Supreme Court will hear case of attorney recommended for disbarment by disciplinary board
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney has filed an appeal with the Louisiana Supreme Court to overturn his suspension banning him from practicing law after he was accused of allegedly using racially offensive and derogatory terms to refer to judges and lawyers. -
New Orleans Councilman refuses to pay debts incurred after Supreme Court suspension
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans city council member faces unpaid debts after a state Supreme Court ruling found him guilty of neglecting his clients in his work as a lawyer. -
Justice’s recusal in oil cases leads to renewed lawsuit in federal court
NEW ORLEANS – Following the recusal of one of its own justices, the Louisiana Supreme Court is being asked to take another look at a case involving campaign contributions to judges. -
Trial lawyer backing of Genovese questioned in successful Louisiana Supreme Court run
LAFAYETTE – This year's general election for a seat in the third district of the Louisiana Supreme Court ran close but Republican Jimmy Genovese, 67, won, which many are calling a win for trial lawyers. -
After bruising election, plaintiff lawyers accused of trying to stack Louisiana Supreme Court
LAFAYETTE — After one of the most bruising and expensive judicial election battles in the history of Louisiana, the state's oil and gas interests and lawsuit reform activists have accused plaintiff lawyers of trying to stack the Louisiana Supreme Court in their favor. -
Jones Walker LLP adds 11 associates in Texas, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — Jones Walker LLP, one of the 120 largest law firms in the U.S., is adding 11 associates to its Louisiana and Texas offices.