News from September 2019
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Effective Oct. 1, Taylor Porter Announces Opening of Lake Charles Office
Taylor Porter announces the addition of Special Counsel Rick Norman and Associates Joe Norman and Jud Norman from the Lake Charles-based Norman Business Law Center, effective Oct. 1.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Selected Among “Best Places to Work” for Sixth Consecutive Year
For the sixth consecutive year, Taylor Porter was ranked as one of the “Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge” by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report in the publication’s 2019 rankings of companies, announced today at an awards breakfast ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Qui Tam Lawsuit and Federal Investigation Results in Half a Million Dollar Settlement to Resolve False Claims Act Liabilities
United States Attorney David C. Joseph of the Western District of Louisiana announces that Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana and its related companies, and the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College have agreed to pay $531,241.74 in damages and/or civil penalties.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Gulf Coast Health Care Fraud Law Enforcement Action Results in Charges Against 34 Individuals
Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced an expansive health care fraud enforcement operation across the Gulf Coast, involving charges against a total of 11 individuals across four federal districts for their alleged involvement in various schemes to defraud Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE and to obtain oxycodone and other controlled substances by fraud.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Federal Law Enforcement Action Involving Fraudulent Genetic Testing Results in Charges Against 35 Individuals Responsible for Over $2.1 Billion in Losses in One of the Largest Health Care Fraud Schemes Ever Charged
A federal law enforcement action involving fraudulent genetic cancer testing has resulted in charges in five federal districts against 35 defendants associated with dozens of telemedicine companies and cancer genetic testing laboratories (CGx) for their alleged participation in one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever charged.
With election day looming, Pelican Institute CEO chides John Bel Edwards' taxing ways
With Election Day on Oct. 12 for Louisianans, residents' views on Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' tax hikes to erase a $2 billion deficit seem likely to be the deciding factor on who sits in the governor's chair.
Sept. 20: 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 Sept. 20. 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 Sept. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Sept. 20 in the suits below:
Case activity for Joan Maxwell-Pewitt vs Hospira Worldwide, LLC F/K/A Hospira Worldwide Inc. on Sept. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joan Maxwell-Pewitt against Hospira Worldwide, LLC F/K/A Hospira Worldwide Inc. on Sept. 26.
Case activity for Beverly Wright vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Sept. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Beverly Wright and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sandoz Inc. on Sept. 26.
Case activity for Dana Lynn Salem vs Sanofi Aventis US LLC on Sept. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dana Lynn Salem against Sanofi Aventis US LLC, Sun Pharma Global, Inc. and Winthrop U. S. , Inc on Sept. 26.
Court activity on Sept. 26: Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company vs - Heck Industries Incorporated
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company against - Heck Industries Incorporated, BJ Trucking Earthmover LLC, Estate of Bobby J. Jenkins and Katy M Jenkins on Sept. 26.
Case activity for Luis Palmar vs J. L. Lee Jr. , Inc on Sept. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Luis Palmar against J. L. Lee Jr. , Inc, Northland Insurance Company and Timothy Dupuy on Sept. 27.
Sept. 19: 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 Sept. 19. 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 Sept. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Sept. 19 in the suits below:
Court activity on Sept. 25: Patricia Rothrock vs Hospira Worldwide, LLC F/K/A Hospira Worldwide Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Patricia Rothrock against Hospira Worldwide, LLC F/K/A Hospira Worldwide Inc. on Sept. 25: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against All Defendants (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7873270) Filed By Patricia Rothrock. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)attorney Trevor B. Rockstad Added To Party Patricia Rothrock(pty:pla).(rockstad, Trevor)'.
Court activity on Sept. 25: MARIA LINARES vs Sanofi Aventis US LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by MARIA LINARES against Sanofi Aventis US LLC on Sept. 25: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Sanofi Aventis Us Llc, Sanofi Us Services Inc. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7872220) Filed By Maria Linares. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)attorney Michael T. Gallagher Added To Party Maria Linares(pty:pla).(gallagher, Michael)'.
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Sept. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Marylou Miller against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sandoz Inc. on Sept. 25.
State Supreme Court candidates discuss hot-button legal issues at Loyola
Privacy, search and seizure law, the separation of powers, and methods for interpreting state law were explored by the four candidates vying for a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court during a gentlemanly discussion at Loyola School of Law on Wednesday.
Longwood divorce attorney indefinitely suspended after guilty plea in 'rampage' at ex-girlfriend's home
TALLAHASSEE (Florida Record) — Longwood divorce attorney Barrett Paul Burnette faces suspension following an Aug. 30 Florida Supreme Court order and his conviction of multiple felonies and misdemeanor crimes, according to a recent announcement by The Florida Bar.