News from July 2019
Pelican Institute warns Louisianans that 'job creators do not want to invest here'
For years, Louisiana has ranked among the nation’s "worst Judicial Hellholes," chiefly due to its lawsuit culture and high taxes.
Business leaders hope fall elections will build momentum for tort reform in Pelican State
Will this fall's state legislature election be a turning point for tort reform in Louisiana? That's a question legal observers are asking after a session in which no new bills addressing auto insurance lawsuits, attorney advertising or other legal reforms advanced.
July 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on July 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Chief Justice Johnson Receives Esteemed William H. Hastie Award
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson received the William H. Hastie Award in New York.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Former Ernst & Young Tax Associate Ryan Gonzales Joins Taylor Porter
Gonzales, a certified public accountant and a former tax associate of the national tax practice of Ernst & Young in New York, has joined Taylor Porter as an associate and as a member of the Firm’s tax and estate planning practice.
Grow Louisiana Coalition warns high legal costs are driving companies and people out of Louisiana
For a number of years, Louisiana has flirted with the top ranking for the nation’s "worst Judicial Hellhole," and it is not without good reason as insurance abuse, lawsuit culture and high taxes make the state a challenge to live in.
Appeals court dismisses case, with prejudice, stemming from inmate’s alleged attack
BATON ROUGE— A court has dismissed an appeal with prejudice regarding an inmate’s attack while in prison.
Upcoming elections will give Louisiana voters a unique chance for reform, LLAW executive says
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch sees the upcoming elections in October as an opportunity for meaningful reform.
LOGA creates website to help Louisianans become informed voters this fall
With close to half of the state's 105 House seats open this October due to term limits, the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association see an opportunity for advancing reforms and plans on educating voters on reform-minded candidates.
New legislature will determine success of civil justice reforms, Coalition for Common Sense argues
The Louisiana Coalition for Common Sense looks to new leadership this fall to advance civil justice reform.
HERMAN HERMAN & KATZ LLC: Stephen Herman, Speaker at Lsba Cle Seminars on Ethics in September 2019
Mr. Stephen Herman will be a speaker at the Louisiana State Bar Association and Gilsbar Specialty Insurance Services, L.L.C.
WILSON ELSER: The American Lawyer Ranks Wilson Elser 76th on AmLaw 200 A-List: Female Equity Partner Scorecard
Wilson Elser placed 76th among the Am Law 200 firm, based on the portion of their equity partnership composed of women.
Case activity for Michael Swymn vs DJI Technology Inc on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Swymn and Viking Animation & Consulting, L. L. C against DJI Technology Inc, SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY Co. LTD and Shenzen Dajiang Baiwang Technology Co. Ltd on July 26:
Case activity for Cashman Equipment Corp. vs Epic Applied Technologies, LLC on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cashman Equipment Corp. against Epic Applied Technologies, LLC on July 26:
Case activity for Demicka Desvigne vs Old Republic Insurance on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Demicka Desvigne, Justive Desvigne, Malik Burton and Mitchell Burton against Old Republic Insurance on July 26:
Case activity for Diana Martinez Lopez vs Sanofi Aventis US LLC on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Diana Martinez Lopez against Sanofi Aventis US LLC on July 26:
Case activity for Derrick Rodney vs Darrin Elliott on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Derrick Rodney and Jerome Batiste against Darrin Elliott, Elliott Security Solutions, LLC, Ian Kennard and dayone elliott on July 26:
Case activity for Dan Bunkering America Inc vs Epic Companies, LLC on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dan Bunkering America Inc against Epic Companies, LLC, Melinda B. Adams M/V and Sea Support Ventures LLC on July 26:
Case activity for Dan Bunkering America Inc vs Epic Arapaho on July 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dan Bunkering America Inc against Epic Arapaho, Epic Companies, LLC and Epic Diving & Marine Services, LLC on July 26:
Case activity for Christine Chesney vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on July 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christine Chesney, Harold E. Newsome and Winifred Grant against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on July 25: