Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
Recent News About Louisiana Supreme Court District 7
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Caldwell’s TV endorsers are paid millions, state records show
BATON ROUGE — On television ads endorsing Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell for re-election, Paul Connick says a lot — but he never acknowledges that Caldwell approved $1.7 million in payments to his private practice. -
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. -
Louisiana honors Freedom Riders with exhibit
NEW ORLEANS - Let freedom ride and history sing: the Louisiana Law Library is sharing an exhibit chronicling one of the most important moments in the American Civil Rights movement through Friday. -
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. -
Trial attorney spends $1.1 million to influence outcome of gubernatorial race
NEW ORLEANS – A trial lawyer responsible for filing nearly half of all legacy lawsuits in the state has sunk $1.1 million into a political action committee in an apparent effort to defeat gubernatorial candidate David Vitter. -
Judge granting injunction forcing negative comments to be removed from newspaper website found to have campaign donation ties to attorney who made request
NEW ORLEANS — A judge who imposed a temporary restraining order on behalf of a New Iberia attorney seeking to have negative comments removed from a newspaper website has accepted campaign funds from that attorney in the past, state records show. -
New Orleans attorney disbarred for falsely billing clients, retroactive punishment leaves open relicensing possibility
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has disbarred a New Orleans-based attorney the Court says admitted to falsely billing his clients. -
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. -
Plaintiff's attorneys defend spending $775K to elect Louisiana Supreme Court Justice; Oppose oil company attempts to recuse him from 'legacy lawsuits'
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Justice Hughes asked to recuse himself in several cases involving large campaign contributor
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Industry notches up big win in LA Supreme Court victory concerning workplace hearing loss
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Rapides Parish District Attorney disciplined by Supreme Court after employee caught stealing client funds
Rapides Parish District Attorney Phillip Terrell Jr. -
A reputation in the balance
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Legal reform needs are in the background for now, as state budget woes dominate the start of the legislative session
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Shreveport judge suspended for willful misconduct in wrongfully holding attorney in contempt of court
Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims as depicted in a campaign flyer.NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended Shreveport City Judge Sheva Sims for 30 days for willful misconduct related to her wrongfully holding an assistant prosecutor in contempt of court.Sims, who was first elected in November 2011, was accused of wrongfully holding assistant city prosecutor Katherine Gilmer in contempt -
Louisiana again tops annual Judicial Hellholes report; BP oil spill case Attorney General contingency fee cases noted
NEW ORLEANS – For five years running Louisiana’s legal system has been ranked among the worst in the country, according to a legal reform non-profit group. -
Louisiana ranks among America’s worst 'Judicial Hellholes' for fifth year
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
