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Non-permanent disbarment recommended for New Orleans attorney in 'Hollywood South' tax scheme
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended New Orleans attorney Michael Peter Arata, convicted along with his movie producer client in 2015 over an alleged fraudulent film tax credit scheme, faces possible disbarment following a recent Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee recommendation. -
Oregon-based top-ten YouTube vlogger lists Louisiana No. 1 corrupt city in nation
ALOHA, Ore. – Louisiana is the most corrupt state in the nation, Oregon-based vlogger "Briggs" said in his recent YouTube "Top 10 most corrupt states." -
Judge dismisses woman's claims of retaliation, hostile work environment against St. Bernard Parish government
Sharon Schaefer’s intense retaliation and hostile work environment claims against the St. Bernard Parish Government were dismissed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Oct. 15. -
Split LADB recommends reprimand for attorney over allegations a committee previously said should be dismissed
NEW ORLEANS — New York attorney Larry English, who represented a triple murder client in a 2011 case since overturned, faces possible public reprimand following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court. -
Coastal and oil litigators from trial bar pumping money into Louisiana Supreme Court race - again
NEW ORLEANS – The race for an open Louisiana Supreme Court seat in Saturday's primary is "high on intrigue, low on interest," but some of the state's coastal and oil litigators are backing one candidate while their opponents try to get voters' attention. -
State Supreme Court candidates discuss hot-button legal issues at Loyola
Privacy, search and seizure law, the separation of powers, and methods for interpreting state law were explored by the four candidates vying for a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court during a gentlemanly discussion at Loyola School of Law on Wednesday. -
Free speech is core of Louisiana attorney's suit challenging bar membership requirement, expert says
A Louisiana attorney has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the requirement that anyone who practices law in the state much join the Louisiana State Bar Association. -
Professor thinks case of juror discrimination may break new ground
A group of African Americans has been allowed to move forward with a lawsuit after they were allegedly rejected from a Louisiana Parish jury. -
Federal judge rules Louisiana isn't proper venue for royalties lawsuit filed by The Dixie Cups heir
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge agreed to dismiss a royalties lawsuit involving the estate of a deceased singer. -
Judge dismisses excessive force suit against Houma City marshals
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has dismissed the Houma City Marshal’s Office from a lawsuit involving courthouse confrontations and allegations of excessive force. -
5 Things To Look For When Selecting A Personal Injury Attorney & How Brian Cummings Checks Each Box
It’s a scenario few of us expect to face - you or a loved one just suffered a serious injury at the hands of a person you trust: your doctor. -
Coalition for Comment Sense hopes lawsuit urging government to address climate change is dismissed
The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed a group of young Americans to proceed with their lawsuit claiming the federal government has failed to take what they believe to be necessary action to prevent climate control, a posting on nola.com said. -
LUGENBUHL WHEATON PECK RANKING & HUBBARD: Lugenbuhl Shareholder Miles Thomas Named President of Kingsley House
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard is proud to announce that shareholder Miles Thomas has been named president of the Kingsley House executive board. -
LADB committee recommends dismissal of charges against New York attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — A Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee has recommended that charges against New York attorney Larry English, who represented a client in an unrelated Louisiana death penalty case reviewed by the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this year, be dismissed. -
Attorneys and political cronies - not state or plaintiffs - winners in coastal litigation, critics say
BATON ROUGE – More than a year after the release of a paper describing the many lawsuits against the energy industry by a "handful of powerful plaintiffs' firms" over coastal erosion, two experts in the field say that so far the winners are the attorneys and political cronies. -
Pelican Institute says tax-and-spend policies harm Louisiana
BATON ROUGE — The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says while Louisiana businesses have been a center of interest for trial attorneys across the country, the real victims are citizens of the state. -
Pelican Institute says Supreme Court's union ruling affirms importance of workplace freedom
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Wednesday in Janus v. AFSCME serves as an affirmation of how important workplace freedom is, the head of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy says. -
Federal judge keeps investment group's case alive in $3.4 million case against restaurant developer
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — A federal judge recently tossed out parts of a real estate investment group's multimillion dollar breach of contract lawsuit against a Florida developer for allegedly misrepresenting the profit potential of Margaritaville restaurants in New Orleans and in Minnesota. -
Paragon Casino employees not liable for actions of intoxicated driver
Three casino employees cannot be sued for allegedly allowing an intoxicated customer to leave the premises in his car, only to later crash and cause the death of another motorist, a Louisiana appeals court has ruled. -
Redistricting takes center stage for politicians, grassroots groups
A grassroots group has banded together to tackle the issue of gerrymandering in Louisiana.