News from March 2019
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Hosts Reception to Celebrate Nationally-Recognized Re-Entry Program
Taylor Porter partnered with several Baton Rouge businesses and the U.S. Middle District Court of Louisiana to host a reception to toast the successes of the work release and re-entry program, called RISE: Rehabilitating Individuals through Strategic Encounters.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Sponsors 2019 LSBA Diversity Conclave - “Opening Doors for Next Generation”
Taylor Porter sponsored the 2019 and 12th Annual Louisiana State Bar Association Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession, "Strides for Diversity - Opening Doors for the Next Generation," held Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 5 in the suits below:
Pelican Institute says direct actions against insurance companies 'driving up costs on Louisiana residents'
With the informal title of a judicial hellhole and the reputation of being one of the states with the highest auto insurance rates in the country, Louisiana is hurting when it comes to its legal climate, according to The Advocate.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Kenny Recognized as Finalist for LSBA Young Lawyers Professionalism Honor
Taylor Porter Partner Erin Sayes Kenny was recognized as a finalist for an honor bestowed by the LSBA Young Lawyers Division - The Honorable Michaelle Pitard Wynne Professionalism Award - at the 2019 LSBA Midyear Meeting, held Jan. 18, 2019.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Groves Lowe to be Recognized Among LSU College of HSE’s Hall of Distinction
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe will be honored with an "Alumni of Distinction" award from the Louisiana State University College of Human & Sciences Education at a special dinner and awards ceremony.
Court activity on March 10: Mr. All Star Electric, Inc. vs Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mr. All Star Electric, Inc. against Lexington Insurance Company and Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company on March 10.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana takes part in largest-ever nationwide elder fraud sweep
Attorney General William P. Barr and U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced the largest coordinated sweep of elder fraud cases in history, surpassing last year’s nationwide sweep.
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on March 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows, John Sadofsky and Lizard Property Management against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on March 8:
Court activity on March 8: Walmart, Inc. vs International Laboratories LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Walmart, Inc. and Dawn Brinston against International Laboratories LLC and XYZ, Inc. on March 8: 'Initial Case Assignment To Judge Jay C. Zainey And Magistrate Judge Michael North. (cc)'
Court activity on March 8: Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Amelia M. Worboys, Barrett Beach Bungalows and Lizard Property Management against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on March 8.
Court activity on March 8: Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows and Linda Brouillette against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and John L Crain on March 8: 'Summons Issued As To Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bayer Pharma Ag. (ss)'
Case activity for Mechanical Construction Company LLC vs Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company on March 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mechanical Construction Company LLC against Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company and Lexington Insurance Company on March 8:
Case activity for Mary A Wheeler vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on March 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Mary A Wheeler, Percy Wheeler and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on March 8:
Court activity on March 7: Amber Baals vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Amber Baals and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on March 7.
Case activity for Angella Guidry vs Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore, LLC on March 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Angella Guidry against Ochsner Medical Center - Northshore, LLC, Richard LeBlanc, Ernest Hansen and Jessica Jang on March 7:
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on March 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows and Linda Brouillette against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and John L Crain on March 7:
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on March 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows and Brenda Pigg against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and John L Crain on March 7:
Court activity on March 7: Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows and Janice Wyre against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson, Company on March 7: 'Summons Issued As To Bayer Corporation, Bayer Healthcare Llc, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bayer Pharma Ag, Janssen Ortho Llc. (attachments: # 1 Summons, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons)(ss)'.
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on March 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows, Amelia M. Worboys and Lizard Property Management against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on March 7: