News from August 2019
Collusion claim against attorney who helped craft BP Deepwater Horizon settlement is 'a reach,' legal expert says
An expert on litigation regarding the infamous BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill is calling a recent lawsuit that claims attorneys for BP colluded with a federal judge to reduce damages a "bit of a reach."
Election in Supreme Court District 1 to select Guidry's replacement set for Oct. 12
Louisiana State Supreme Court Justice Greg Guidry has been selected to fill a spot on the Louisiana Federal Court, The Advocate reports.
LADB recommends permanent disbarment for Lafayette attorney who allegedly converted more than $85,000
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Lafayette attorney Harold D. Register Jr. faces possible permanent disbarment following an Aug. 27 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations he converted more than $85,000 in client funds.
LADB splits over recommendation to deny disbarred Alexandria attorney's petition for readmission
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Voluntarily disbarred Alexandria attorney William Francis Henderson may not be readmitted following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court for allegedly failing to end his association with a law firm.
Longtime New Orleans attorney faces deferred suspension, probation in alleged mishandled trust account
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime New Orleans attorney Kevin Schoenberger faces possible suspension following a recommendation issued Aug. 26 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations that he mishandled his client trust account.
Fully deferred suspension recommended for longtime Baton Rouge attorney over DWI arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Audrey Melissa Lamb faces a possible fully deferred suspension following a recommendation issued Aug. 23 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations stemming from her 2017 DWI arrest.
Two donors to Edwards' campaign once faced FBI probe over suspicious campaign donations
Two of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ highest financial donors for re-election include Fred Heebe and Jim Ward, who have been under investigation on suspicion of illegal campaign donations in the past.
LLAW calls on Louisianans to support political candidates who will enact tort reform
The way to solve Louisiana's high auto insurance rates may be at the ballot box, according to a legal reform expert.
Louisiana not so busy in employment lawsuits, but attorneys can learn from recent report, litigation data expert says
A California-based legal analytics provider has found that about one-third of all employment-related lawsuits filed in federal court over a 10-year period were bought in the Southeast.
Aug. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Linda Blocker vs Auto-Owners Insurance Company on Aug. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Linda Blocker against Auto-Owners Insurance Company and Johnny Martens on Aug. 27.
Case activity for Lizette Moux vs Sandoz Inc. on Aug. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lizette Moux against Sandoz Inc. on Aug. 27.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Aug. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Aug. 21 in the suits below:
Aug. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
LLAW backs LABI's council to improve judicial transparency
A nonprofit organization devoted to stopping lawsuit abuse praised the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's legal advosry council initiative as an effort toward transparency.
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Nichelle Smallwood against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sandoz Inc. on Aug. 27.
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Joretha Wilson against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 27.
Court activity on Aug. 27: Byrone Gougisha vs Does 1 - 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Byrone Gougisha and Lizard Property Management against Does 1 - 20, Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc and Ethicon, Inc on Aug. 27: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against All Defendants (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7827379) Filed By Byrone Gougisha. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)attorney Claire Elizabeth Berg Added To Party Byrone Gougisha(pty:pla).(berg, Claire)'.
LABI activist slams Edwards over Medicaid contract renewals
An activist with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry slammed Gov. John Bel Edwards in an interview over his administration's handling of Medicaid contracts after one company was left out of the renewal process.
Case activity for Christine Grimes vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christine Grimes and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on Aug. 27.