News from June 2019
LADB recommends revocation of Baton Rouge attorney's probation
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Mark G. Simmons faces possible suspension following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court.
Suspension, probation recommended for Breaux Bridge attorney for allegedly communicating directly with opposing lawyer's client
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime Breaux Bridge attorney Joslyn Renee Alex faces possible suspension and probation following a recommendation issued May 31 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations that she communicated with a person represented by counsel.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on June 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on June 10 in the suits below:
June 10: 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 June 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Energy companies will help preserve coast if not driven out by lawsuits, Grow Louisiana Coalition says
A United States District Judge has decided to send a local parish's lawsuit against multiple oil and gas companies back to state court from federal court in a case that may have far-reaching implications in Louisiana's ongoing coastal-erosion litigation against the state's energy industry.
LADB hears new allegations against disbarred Shreveport attorney
NEW ORLEANS — Disbarred Shreveport attorney Murray Neil Salinas faces a more difficult time being reinstated following a recommendation issued this week by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations in two client matters.
CARLETON HEBERT WITTENBRINK SHOENFELT: La. Supreme Court upholds forum selection clause in split decision
Many business contracts between entities in different states contain what are called forum selection clauses.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed the following bills into law from the 2019 Regular Legislative Session.
Case activity for Ortegas Coleman vs Shadrack Long on June 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ortegas Coleman against Shadrack Long, Stericycle Inc, Ward Idealease LLC and Wells Fargo Insurance on June 7:
Case activity for Esther Jones vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on June 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Esther Jones and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Sandoz Inc. and Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on June 6:
May 31: 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 May 31. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Nellie Figueroa vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on June 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nellie Figueroa and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Sandoz Inc. and Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on June 6:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on May 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 31 in the suits below:
June 7: 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 June 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Carolyn McNeil vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on June 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carolyn McNeil and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on June 5:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on May 30
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 30 in the suits below:
May 30: 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 May 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 30: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for contract cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court grants Liberty Mutual’s motion in lawsuit against builder
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled in favor of Liberty Mutual insurance company’s motion to lift a stay on an ongoing lawsuit between Parkcrest Builders and the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO).
Court allows class action against International Paper Co. over alleged 'black liquor' injuries, versus individual claims
NEW ORLEANS – A judge for the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has granted multiple plaintiffs’ requests to include their personal injury lawsuits against the International Paper Company (IPC) in a class action lawsuit.