News from 2018
American Express alleges it is owed more than $160,000
GRETNA – American Express is seeking more than $162,000.
Bank of America is seeking more than $5,500 on open account
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $5,500.
Cavalry SPV I files lawsuit seeking over $18,000
GRETNA – An LLC is seeking more than $18,000 in sums due.
Man claims he is owed over $12,000
GRETNA – An individual is seeking over $12,000.
Bank of America claims borrower owes over $5,800
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $5,800.
Bank of America is seeking more than $5,2000
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $5,200.
Cavalry SPV I is seeking more than $5,200
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $5,200.
Discover claims customer owes over $9,300
GRETNA – Discover is seeking over $9,300 in sums due.
Federal judge denies motions for summary judgment in dispute over payment for maritime fuel
NEW ORLEANS – In a breach of maritime contract suit concerning non-payment for fuel and lubricants by an offshore services company, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently the plaintiff and defendant’s motions for summary judgment and also denied defendant’s request for a jury trial.
Deridder attorney suspended again over allegations arising from custody dispute
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Deridder attorney Mitchel M. Evans II has received additional suspension time following an Oct. 8 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding regarding allegations arising from his representation in a custody dispute.
Magnolia attorney's conditional bar admission revoked
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Magnolia attorney Robert Alford Lenoir has agreed to the revocation of his conditional admission to the bar in Louisiana, according to an Oct. 8 Louisiana Supreme Court order that says he can reapply after a year of sobriety.
Livingston attorney resigns from practice of law after he allegedly offered legal services for sex
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Livingston attorney A. Wayne Stewart was recently allowed to permanently resign from the practice of law following an Oct. 5 Louisiana Supreme Court order ahead of an investigation into allegations he offered to trade legal services for sex.
LADB recommends suspension for Belle Chasse attorney linked to opioid addiction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Belle Chasse attorney Patrick A. Giraud faces a fully deferred conditional suspension following an Oct. 5 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court.
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