News from February 2020
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Featured in LSU Law Dean Council’s Spotlight
Taylor Porter is featured in the January 2020 LSU Law Center's publication of the "Dean's Council Membership Report."
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Forty-Three Taylor Porter Attorneys Ranked Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Forty-three Taylor Porter attorneys have achieved the prestigious honor of the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, peer rated for highest level of professional excellence with only 10 percent of attorneys receiving this honor.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Ambrosia Grant
Glago Williams attorneys are awesome advocates and are thorough and detailed oriented.
Jan. 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Futs Auto Body Repair, LLC vs Scottsdale Insurance Company on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Futs Auto Body Repair, LLC against Scottsdale Insurance Company on Feb. 3.
Jan. 28: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L. L. C. vs Bouchard Transportation Company, Inc. on Feb. 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bollinger Shipyards Lockport, L. L. C. against Bouchard Transportation Company, Inc., Brendan J. Bouchard M / V and Robert J. Bouchard M / V on Feb. 3.
Case activity for Glenda Childress vs Sandoz Inc. on Jan. 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Glenda Childress against Sandoz Inc. on Jan. 31.
Case activity for Keith Woodfork vs Eve Favia on Jan. 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Keith Woodfork against Eve Favia and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company on Jan. 31.
Court activity on Jan. 31: Bobbie Felton vs Louis Olguin
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bobbie Felton against Louis Olguin on Jan. 31: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Louis Olguin (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number Alaedc-8122977) Filed By Bobbie Felton.attorney Richard P. Voorhies, Iii Added To Party Bobbie Felton(pty:pla).(voorhies, Richard)'.
Two attorneys indefinitely suspended, another placed on disability inactive status in separate Supreme Court orders
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans attorney Christopher Alexander Gross and Baton Rouge attorney John Christopher Alexander have been indefinitely suspended, and Lockport attorney Paul J. Barker has been placed on disability inactive status following separate recent Louisiana Supreme Court orders.
Probation recommended for Monroe attorney for alleged conflict of interest, unearned fee collection attempt
NEW ORLEANS – Longtime Monroe attorney Sedric E. Banks faces possible deferred suspension and probation following a recommendation issued Jan. 10 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations stemming from an estate matter.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Jan. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Jan. 27 in the suits below:
Suspension recommended for Lake Charles attorney over mishandling succession matter while ineligible
NEW ORLEANS – Suspended Lake Charles attorney Candace Pousson Howay faces another possible suspension following a Jan. 17 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations in a succession matter.
Reprimand recommended for Shreveport attorney over 2016 misdemeanor marijuana possession guilty plea
NEW ORLEANS – Shreveport attorney Jeananne Roy Self faces possible reprimand following a Jan. 22 recommendation issued by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over two counts that included her 2016 guilty plea to marijuana possession.
Jan. 27: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 27. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Michael Graham vs American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company on Jan. 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Graham and Rose Graham against American Trucking and Transportation Insurance Company, Orencle J. Barlow and Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. on Jan. 31.
Court activity on Jan. 31: Lenore Tolcser vs Acuity
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lenore Tolcser and Michael Wawrzycki against Acuity, Anna Bales, David Bales, Frontier Adjusters Inc, Jessica Bales, Julian Farley and Tricor Inc on Jan. 31.
Case activity for Crystal Ditcharo vs Allergan PLC on Jan. 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Crystal Ditcharo against Allergan PLC and Allergan USA, Inc on Jan. 31.
BP loses appeal of Mississippi Walmart settlement classification after Deepwater Horizon spill
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled Jan. 28 that the Walmart store in Pass Christian, Mississippi was correctly classified as a startup business in the settlement agreement process following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010, which is the exact opposite of the claim filed by BP Exploration & Production.