News from October 2018
Louisiana Supreme Court sends message by striking down New Orleans ban on outdoor sales of art
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court recently sent a message to all Louisiana artists when it declared a New Orleans ordinance banning the outdoor sale of art unconstitutional, a lawyer in the case said.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Bob Barton Elected Taylor Porter Managing Partner
Bob Barton has been elected the Managing Partner at Taylor Porter, succeeding Skip Philips, whose term concluded after holding the position for nine years.
FORMAN WATKINS & KRUTZ LLP: Abbott and Maccherone Win Summary Judgment on Behalf of Fortune 500 Client
New Orleans partners, Charles Abbott and Amy Maccherone, recently won a significant motion for summary judgment on behalf of a Fortune 500 company whose business involves the manufacturing of, among other things, marine diesel engines.
CARLETON HEBERT WITTENBRINK & SHOENFELT LLC: Child custody is an important family law topic
A divorce will have a big impact on any children from the relationship.
LUGENBUHL WHEATON PECK RANKING & HUBBARD: Welcomes Patricia Penton to New Orleans Headquarters
Lugenbuhl welcomes of counsel attorney Patricia Penton to its New Orleans headquarters.
WHALEY LAW FIRM: Employment Vicarious Liability…Here is how it works
Vicarious liability is one of those terms people hear often but they may never know what it truly means.
Barclays Bank Delaware seeks over $2,400 in sums due
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $2,400 in sums due
Freedom Mortgage is seeking over $140,000
GRETNA – A mortgage company is seeking more than $140,000 in sums due.
Woman claims she was injured at a Walmart
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages after she was injured at a Walmart.
Foundation Materials is seeking over $7,000
GRETNA – A materials company is seeking more than $7,000.
Bank of America is seeking more than $3,000
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $3,000 in sums due.
Woman claims she was unfairly terminated by Walmart
GRETNA – A woman is seeking more than $26,000, alleging she is entitled to a year's pay after termination.
Family alleges father's fall was the fault of Save-A-Lot
GRETNA – A family is seeking damages after the father slipped and fell.
Shipping company claims plaintiff's case has been settled in the Philippines
A seaman from the Philippines was injured in an accident aboard a Marshall Islands-flagged vessel and filed a suit against his employers. They, however, seek removal of the case because they claim it has been arbitrated overseas.
Plaintiff's motion to remand mesothelioma case to a district court is denied
NEW ORLEANS— A motion to remand was recently denied by the Eastern District of Louisiana’s U.S. District Court in an asbestos litigation and survival suit filed by plaintiff Judith Punch Rivera on behalf her deceased mother.
Sportsman’s Paradise under attack
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State claims couple owes over $59,000 to mitigation program
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking damages of over $59,000.
Bank of America is seeking more than $83,000
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $83,000 in sums due.
Credit Acceptance Corp. says borrower owes more than $7,700
GRETNA – A credit company is seeking more than $7,700 in sums due.
Credit Acceptance Corp. claims it is owed more than $14,000
GRETNA – A credit company is seeking more than $14,000.