Louisiana News

Recent News About Louisiana Supreme Court District 7

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  Judge suspended for accepting hunting trip from plaintiffs attorneys who received $1.2 million personal injury settlement

  By Louisiana Record reports | Thursday, Dec 11, 2014 @ 5:16pm

  J. Robin Free

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  Defense attorneys argue coastal lawsuit should be dismissed, definitive ruling by judge would be improper

  By Louisiana Record reports | Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014 @ 3:23pm

  The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana

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  Easy win aside, embattled Orleans Parish Criminal Court judge likely faces tough road ahead

  By Louisiana Record reports | Thursday, Nov 6, 2014 @ 6:29pm

  NEW ORLEANS – Despite his reelection Tuesday to the Orleans Parish Criminal Court, longtime Judge Frank Marullo is likely looking at a rough road ahead.

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  Marullo qualifies for Nov. 4 election after three courts support eligibility

  By Chelsea Partington | Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014 @ 7:01am

  Judge Frank Marullo

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  Judges Gone Wild

  By Melissa Landry | Friday, Oct 24, 2014 @ 5:56pm

  Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch

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  New Orleans City Councilman accused of ethical misconduct; Discipline board recommends two-year suspension

  By Louisiana Record reports | Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014 @ 4:49pm

  James Gray, New Orleans City Councilman, District E

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  Jindal signs bill limiting Attorney General’s use of contingency fee attorneys

  By Louisiana Record reports | Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014 @ 5:48pm

  Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell

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  Transparency is the Foundation of Good Government

  By Stuart Bishop | Monday, May 19, 2014 @ 6:27pm

  Rep. Stuart Bishop

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  Legacy lawsuit reform passes House committee minus amendment

  By Louisiana Record reports | Wednesday, May 14, 2014 @ 5:39pm

  Louisiana State Capitol

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  Constitutional amendment would make it easier to eliminate judgeships

  By Louisiana Record reports | Friday, May 9, 2014 @ 4:05pm

  Louisiana State Capitol

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  Bill that would provide 'legacy lawsuit' fix passes Senate unanimously

  By Louisiana Record reports | Thursday, Apr 24, 2014 @ 7:27pm

  Louisiana State Capitol

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  Let the Sunshine In!: Transparency bill will help curb cronyism in the AG’s office

  By Melissa Landry | Monday, Apr 21, 2014 @ 3:27pm

  Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch

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  Judge to return to bench after serving one year suspension

  By Louisiana Record reports | Thursday, Mar 13, 2014 @ 7:59am

  Louisiana Supreme Court

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  Legislative Preview: A guide to the top legal reforms to watch in 2014

  By Melissa Landry | Tuesday, Mar 11, 2014 @ 10:14pm

  Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch

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  Former judge removed from office after being caught on tape admitting to misconduct granted readmission to bar

  By Louisiana Record reports | Monday, Feb 17, 2014 @ 4:13pm

  Joan Benge

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  DOJ investigating Louisiana bar inquiries into mental health of prospective lawyers

  By Louisiana Record reports | Thursday, Feb 13, 2014 @ 6:00pm

  Louisiana Supreme Court

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  La. Supreme Court overturns $258M verdict against Risperdal-maker

  By John O'Brien | Wednesday, Jan 29, 2014 @ 3:22pm

  Caldwell

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  Judicial activism one reason for 'Judicial Hellhole' label

  By Don Briggs | Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 @ 5:19pm

  Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association

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  Concerned Citizens of Eastover file petition concerning constitutionality of proposed bill

  By Eliza Walker | Friday, Dec 13, 2013 @ 4:34pm

  Henry L. Klein

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  Judicial watchdog group lobs 'activism' charge against Louisiana Third District Court of Appeals

  By Kyle Barnett | Thursday, Oct 24, 2013 @ 5:44pm

  Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch

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