News from October 2018
Louisiana Oil and Gas says small group of lawyers cannot be allowed to ruin state's future
A small group of trial lawyers cannot be allowed to ruin Louisiana's future, says the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, after a survey showed that a majority of voters in Plaquemines Parish are opposed to lawsuits being filed against the industry.
Louisiana court refuses to dismiss case against man accused of stealing trade secrets
The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana has denied a motion to dismiss filed by a man who is accused of stealing trade secrets from his former business partners.
Louisiana Oil and Gas warns of excessive litigation costs
As civil litigation costs continue to rise, the entire state of Louisiana is footing the bill, and industry groups such as the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association fear for what excessive litigation might do to the state and the economy if allowed to continue.
DEUTSH KERRIGAN LLP: Evan Bergeron Named Adjunct Professor at Loyola
The Loyola University New Orleans College of Law has elected to recognize Evan J. Bergeron for his work with their First Amendment Moot Court team.
Louisiana Coalition for Common Sense shares insight on excessive litigation costs to the state
Louisiana has lost more than $2 billion due to excessive litigation, according to a new report, and a civil justice reform lobby group says the situation is leading to job losses and unpredictability for the state's consumers and businesses.
Tort costs are harming businesses and individuals in every state, Institute for Legal Reform study says
Huge inefficiencies in the U.S. tort system are posing as a major burden on the average American family, says a new study by the Institute for Legal Reform, an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
State university alleges former student owes over $1,500
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking more than $1,500 in sums due.
Lawsuit abuse is wreaking havoc on Louisiana working families, Pelican Institute says
A recent report by the Perryman Group on the Louisiana Watchdog website says excessive litigation is costing the state dearly – more than $2.5 billion in annual costs in addition to loss of more than 15,000 jobs, and the Pelican Institute believes these costs are harming those who call Louisiana home for a number of reasons.
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry says excessive litigation costs are taking a toll on state
As Louisiana's litigation costs total begins to rise over $2 billion, questions are being asked by local groups, such as the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry regarding how much longer the judicial system will continue on in this manner before making reforms.
It's time for state to address cost of frivolous litigation, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says
Following the recent release of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform's findings concerning the cost of tort litigation across the country, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) is concerned about the burden that these litigations place on families, businesses and individuals in the state.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND & BRACKETT: Alan Brackett to Speak at a Worker’s Compensation Conference
Member Alan Brackett will be speaking at the 5th annual Emerging Trends in Workers’ Compensation 2019 Conference planned for January 10th, 2019.
GOLD WEEMS BRUSER SUES & RUNDELL: Briggs and Headrick join Firm as Associates
Gold Weems is pleased to announce that R. Morgan Briggs and Connor C. Headrick have joined the Firm as Associates.
Capital One is seeking over $3,300 in sums due
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $3,300.
Man seeks damages following a fall in a Walmart
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages for a slip and fall in a Walmart.
Woman seeks damages from parish following fall in a pothole
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages after she fell in a pothole.
Crescent City Surgical Centre is seeking over $30,000
GRETNA – A health care provider is seeking more than $30,000 in sums due.
Capital One files lawsuit seeking more than $5,600 in sums due
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $5,600 in sums due.
Capital One is seeking over $4,200
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $4,200.
Capital One seeks more than $3,500 in sums due
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $3,500.
Capital One alleges it is owed over $1,900
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $1,900.