News from December 2019
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Dec. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Sandra Greenwood against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Dec. 17.
Court activity on Dec. 16: Hussmann Services Corporation vs BEC Development, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Hussmann Services Corporation against BEC Development, LLC on Dec. 16.
Case activity for Ryan Begneaud vs General Motors LLC on Dec. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ryan Begneaud and William Fortmayer against General Motors LLC and Leson Chevrolet Company, Inc. on Dec. 18.
Case activity for Daniel Charles Cockfield vs Alvaro Perez Villegas on Dec. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniel Charles Cockfield against Alvaro Perez Villegas, E. C. Tucker Electric, LLC and Ohio Security Insurance Company on Dec. 17.
Louisiana attorney general sues California over alligator hide ban
California has no right to ban the sale of alligator skins, meats and other products from alligators, according to Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.
Permanent disbarment recommended for Baton Rouge attorney following 13 unanswered complaints
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Baton Rouge attorney J. Renee Martin faces possible disbarment following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee's recommendation over 13 complaints filed by former clients and judges.
Suspension recommended for Hammond lawyer who allegedly sued opposing counsel, attacked judge's integrity
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Hammond attorney Cecelia Farace Abadie, who sued opposing counsel and attacked the integrity of a judge during a family law matter, faces possible suspension following a recent Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee recommendation
LADB hearing committee splits over suspension recommendation for Baton Rouge attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Otha Curtis Nelson Sr. faces a possible suspension following a recent recommendation by a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations stemming from client divorce proceedings.
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.
Dec. 11: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "environmental matters" cases
The following cases categorized as "environmental matters" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Dec. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 11: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Dec. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Dec. 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Dec. 11 in the suits below:
Dec. 11: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Dec. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Dec. 11: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Dec. 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
LADB recommends New Orleans attorney be disbarred after bank theft plea, sentencing
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended New Orleans attorney Hilliard Charles Fazande III faces possible disbarment following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court following his sentencing in 2018 for bank theft.
Winnfield lawyer retroactively disbarred after 'romance' with client's persona led to alleged misconduct
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended longtime Winnfield attorney Laura J. Johnson officially has been disbarred for more than four years following a Dec. 11 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and an alleged 'romance' with a client's persona led to misconduct.
Deridder attorney permanently disbarred following allegations in 5 client matters
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Deridder attorney Mitchel M. Evans II has been permanently disbarred following a Dec. 10 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over allegations stemming from five client matters.
Republican fortunes are looking good in 2020 Louisiana, political science professor says
As 2020 approaches, things are looking very positive for Republicans in Louisiana, a political science professor said in a recent interview.
Dec. 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Dec. 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Dec. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Dec. 10 in the suits below: