News from July 2019
Case activity for Ashliy Medley vs Mohammed Esmail on June 30
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Candas Green against Ruby Enterprises, LLC on June 30.
June 24: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "371 truth in lending" cases
The following cases categorized as "371 truth in lending" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on June 24. 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 June 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on June 24 in the suits below:
June 24: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "230 rent lease & ejectment" cases
The following cases categorized as "230 rent lease & ejectment" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on June 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 24: 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 June 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Plaintiff can't amend list of defendants in slip-and-fall suit against Costco
NEW ORLEANS — A woman who allegedly fell at a Costco store has been denied a motion to amend defendants named in her complaint.
Court reduces attorneys' fees due by parish stemming from deaf employee's discrimination suit
NEW ORLEANS — The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled that a reduction of attorneys’ fees is merited in the case of a woman suing a sheriff for his alleged discrimination against her for her disability.
Martin Energy Services awarded $1.22 million in sums due from indebted vessels
NEW ORLEANS — An energy company has been awarded $1.22 million in past due accounts for fuel.
Cajun Services Unlimited's breach of contract lawsuit will move forward
NEW ORLEANS — A court has denied a defendant's request to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Cajun Services Unlimited LLC, et al, alleging breach of contract and other claims.
Girod Loanco granted motion to remand foreclosure action to state court
NEW ORLEANS — Girod Loanco LLC has been granted its requested motion by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to remand its case to state court.
Burlington Insurance Co. loses motion to void coverage in the wake of arbitration award
NEW ORLEANS — A district court has denied an insurance provider’s motion to make their request for insurance coverage void in a lawsuit filed by a contracting company.
Court declines to amend complaint against New Orleans Regional Physician Hospital
NEW ORLEANS — A U.S. district court has dismissed a healthcare company's contention that parties in a lawsuit filed against New Orleans Regional Physician Hospital Organization Inc., et al, are completely diverse.
Judge denies counsel for Amy's Country Candle's request to withdraw
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney for Amy's Country Candles has been denied a request to withdraw as counsel.
District court rules it lacks jurisdiction to settle nonprofit's Tax Injunction Act fight with City of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – A tax dispute involving the City of New Orleans has been dismissed by a district court after it ruled that the court does not have jurisdiction based on the Tax Injunction Act.
District judge rejects appeal, crossclaim stemming from $2.4 million international shipping dispute
NEW ORLEANS – A district judge has denied an appeal and crossclaim involving a shipping dispute after one company allegedly lost $2.4 million when its items failed to be shipped to a buyer.
Pelican Institute argues many legislators ignored 'the real issues' in recent session
Various Louisiana reform groups have been discussing the recent legislative session’s outcome, specifically the bills that were passed versus the ones that were killed.
U.S. District Court rules that state law forbids abortion discrimination in workplace
NEW ORLEANS – A landmark ruling that abortion discrimination by an employer violates both federal and state law simply clarifies what protections women have in the workplace, a New Orleans attorney asserted after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana sided in favor of his client.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes Seven Students for 2019 Summer Law Clerk Second Session
Taylor Porter will host seven students for the second session of its 2019 summer law clerk program in which under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer.
HAMMONDS SILLS ADKINS GUICE LLP: 2019 HSAG Louisiana School Law Workshop Announced
Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP is proud to announce the 2019 edition of our annual School Law Workshop.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Von Lewis
Jatavian put in some incredible work when I thought all was lost.