News from May 2019
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT: Penalties Increase for Employers Under the LHWCA
As of January 23, 2019, three monetary penalties for employers under the LHWCA have increased in accordance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Recognizes Police Week
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, and local police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019.
HAMMONDS SILLS ADKINS GUICE LLP: Alejandro Perkins Receives Honorary Doctorate from Grambling State University
HSAG partner, Alejandro Perkins, received an honorary doctorate degree from Grambling State University at their commencement exercise held on Friday, May 10th at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center in Grambling, Louisiana.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana Pays Tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers in Observance of National Police Week
United States Attorney David C. Joseph recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal police officers during National Police Week, which is being observed this week, Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Justice Department and Louisiana Supreme Court Reach Agreement to Provide Language Assistance for Individuals Not Proficient In English
The Department of Justice has reached an agreement with the Louisiana Supreme Court (LSC) that recognizes the LSC’s commitment to work with the Louisiana Judiciary to phase-in a language access program that will provide oral and written language assistance services at no cost to limited English proficient (LEP) individuals in all state court proceedings and operations.
Judge in Macklemore copyright case excludes report found to be ghostwritten by plaintiff
NEW ORLEANS – Local jazz musician Paul Batiste's lawsuit against the popular hip-hop group Macklemore and Ryan Lewis over allegations of sampling has been handed a setback from federal judge Martin L.C. Feldman as the alleged report from an expert musicologist who was meant to defend the plaintiff has been excluded from the case.
Court activity on May 18: Jack Bonin vs Merck & Co., Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jack Bonin against Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on May 18: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7652264) Filed By Jack Bonin. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons All Defendants)attorney Richard Lee Root Added To Party Jack Bonin(pty:pla).(root, Richard)'.
Case activity for Michael F. Adoue vs UNUM Life Insurance Company of America on May 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael F. Adoue against UNUM Life Insurance Company of America on May 16:
Court activity on May 18: Kathleen Niemic vs Merck & Co Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kathleen Niemic against Merck & Co Inc and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on May 18: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Merck & Co Inc, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7652262) Filed By Kathleen Niemic. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons All Defendants)attorney Richard Lee Root Added To Party Kathleen Niemic(pty:pla).(root, Richard)'.
May 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 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 May 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 10 in the suits below:
Court activity on May 18: Ignace Perrin vs Merck & Co., Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ignace Perrin against Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on May 18: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7652260) Filed By Ignace Perrin. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons Both Defendants)attorney Richard Lee Root Added To Party Ignace Perrin(pty:pla).(root, Richard)'.
Court activity on May 18: Barbara Barker vs Merck & Co Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barbara Barker against Merck & Co Inc and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on May 18: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Merck & Co Inc, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7652268) Filed By Barbara Barker. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons All Defendants)attorney Richard Lee Root Added To Party Barbara Barker(pty:pla).(root, Richard)'.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on May 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 9 in the suits below:
Case activity for The Jung L.L.C. vs Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company on May 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by The Jung L.L.C. against Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company and Lexington Insurance Company on May 15:
Panel recommends suspension for New Iberia attorney who pleaded guilty to election law violations in judgeship bid
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – New Iberia attorney and former judge candidate Shane Errol Romero faces suspension following a recommendation issued May 14 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee and his 2016 guilty plea regarding campaign financing of an inflammatory political flier.
Case activity for Gina Cannarella vs Sandoz Inc. on May 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gina Cannarella and Harold E. Newsome against Sandoz Inc. and Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on May 15:
Case activity for Gertrude Hadley vs Mississippi Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company on May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gertrude Hadley against Mississippi Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company and Seth Bullock on May 17:
May 9: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 9. 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 May 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 17 in the suits below: