News from October 2019
Case activity for Eben Barre vs Canal Insurance Company on Oct. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Eben Barre against Canal Insurance Company, Kenneth Downs, Mary Rayborn and Rayborn Trucking on Oct. 23.
Case activity for Dolores Sistrunk vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Oct. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dolores Sistrunk and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Oct. 22.
Case activity for Darcy Tucker vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Oct. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Darcy Tucker and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Oct. 22.
Nixa attorney reinstated, Baton Rouge attorney publicly reprimanded in separate Louisiana proceedings
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Reciprocally suspended Nixa attorney Darryl Brent Johnson Jr. has been reinstated and Baton Rouge attorney Keelus Renardo Miles has been voluntarily publicly reprimanded following separate Oct. 21 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceedings.
Lafayette attorney permanently disbarred following additional allegations in 7 client matters
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Lafayette attorney Michael Sean Reid, disbarred in late 2018 after abandoning his practice and for trust fund irregularities, has been disbarred permanently following an Oct. 21 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after additional allegations.
Disbarred Lafayette attorney permanently disbarred after allegedly converting more than $85,000
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Lafayette attorney Harold D. Register Jr. has been permanently disbarred following an Oct. 21 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after he allegedly converted more than $85,000 in client funds.
ROEDEL PARSONS KOCH BLACHE BALHOFF & MCCOLLISTER: Employers Take Heed: 1.2 Million New Workers Eligible for Overtime Pay Under New Overtime Rule
Department of Labor announced a final rule to make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay.1 Under the new rule, most salaried workers who earn less than about $35,500 per year will be eligible for time-and-a-half overtime pay, up from the current threshold of about $23,700.2 The rule raises the "standard salary level" from the currently enforced level of $455 per week to $684 per week (which equates to $35,568 per year for full-year workers).
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter’s Preston Castille Elected to BESE District 8 Board Seat
Taylor Porter Partner Preston Castille has been elected to the District 8 seat of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), following the results of the Oct. 12 primary election in Louisiana.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes New Associate, LSU Law Graduate William H. Patrick, IV
Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP issued the following announcement on Oct. 15.Taylor Porter is pleased to welcome William H.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: Glago Williams is proud to support Dillard’s Pre-Law Program
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Deferred suspension for Gretna attorney 'reasonable and appropriate,' split LADB recommends
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Gretna attorney Connie Phuong Trieu faces a possible fully deferred suspension following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations she failed to fully disburse trust account funds.
Disbarred Baton Rouge attorney faces permanent penalty after allegedly continuing to practice law
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Baton Rouge attorney Clarence T. Nalls Jr. faces possible permanent disbarment following a recommendation issued Oct. 16 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations he continued to practice law.
Oct. 14: 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 Oct. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Oct. 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Oct. 14. 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 Oct. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Oct. 14 in the suits below:
Suspension, probation recommended for Denham Springs attorney after 3 DWI arrests since 2006
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Denham Springs attorney Brian L. McCullough faces possible suspension following a recommendation issued May 8 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over three alcohol-related arrests dating to 2006.
Deferred suspension recommended for Chauvin attorney who allegedly mishandled friends' divorce
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Chauvin attorney Paul A. Lapeyrouse faces possible deferred suspension following a recommendation issued Oct. 15 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over his alleged mishandling of a divorce between two of his longtime friends.
Court activity on Oct. 19: latressa boulware vs GlaxoSmithKline LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by latressa boulware against GlaxoSmithKline LLC on Oct. 19: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Glaxosmithkline Llc (credit Card Not Accepted Or Unavailable-Payment Of Filing Fee Due Within 2 Business Days) Filed By Latressa Boulware. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)attorney Richard Hobbs Barker, Iv Added To Party Latressa Boulware(pty:pla).(barker, Richard)'.
Case activity for Tammy Wright vs Northstar RX LLC on Oct. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tammy Wright against Northstar RX LLC on Oct. 17.