News from January 2020
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Hughes Elected to Taylor Porter Executive Committee
Taylor Porter Partner Eddie Hughes has been elected to the Firm's Executive Committee, which oversees the management and operations of Taylor Porter.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Jan. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Jan. 20 in the suits below:
Jan. 20: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "copyright" cases
The following cases categorized as "copyright" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 20: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 20: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Lawsuit against mandatory bar association membership for lawyers sidelined – for now
A federal judge sidelined a lawsuit from lawyers who object to the requirement that Louisiana attorneys must be dues-paying members of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA).
Suspension recommended for Longtime New Orleans attorney over two car crashes the same day while intoxicated
NEW ORLEANS – Longtime New Orleans attorney Joseph Mayer III faces possible suspension following a Jan. 17 recommendation issued by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over two crashes in the same day while he was intoxicated.
Wheelchair-bound Saints fan's lawsuit over Superdome seating to begin trial in March
A disabled New Orleans man 's lawsuit against the New Orleans Saints over the Superdome's handicapped-accessible seating is set to go to trial in early March.
Case activity for Lester Dyer vs Apollo Transportation Solutions, LLC on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lester Dyer against Apollo Transportation Solutions, LLC and Skyline Express III, L. L. C. on Jan. 24.
Case activity for TIG Insurance Company vs LaToya King on Jan. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by TIG Insurance Company against LaToya King, Make It Right Foundation, Make It Right New Orleans Housing, LLC, Make It Right New Orleans, LLC, Maurice Coleman, S. H. "Jim" Fogleman, Samuel W. Whitt and Thomas F Darden on Jan. 24.
Court activity on Jan. 24: Ryan Randall vs Aetna Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ryan Randall against Aetna Life Insurance Company on Jan. 24: 'Complaint Against Aetna Life Insurance Company (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number Alaedc-8108510) Filed By Ryan Randall. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons)attorney Reagan Levert Toledano Added To Party Ryan Randall(pty:pla).(toledano, Reagan)'.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “Court’s In Session” - Taylor Porter Assists in Mock Trial for University Lab School
Taylor Porter attorneys Katie Goodson and Robin Toups volunteered at the annual University Lab School mock trial as part of the fourth grade class field trip through the various branches of government across Baton Rouge, including the State Capitol (legislative branch), the Governor’s mansion (executive branch), and the 19th JDC (judicial branch).
PEPPER HAMILTON LLP: Pepper Hamilton Sponsoring Nacua Winter 2020 Cle Workshop, 'Legal Issues Related to Students'
Pepper Hamilton is the breakfast sponsor of the National Association of College and University Attorney's (NACUA's) Winter 2020 CLE Workshop titled "Legal Issues Related to Students.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Matthew Courtney to Pay $700,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that MATTHEW COURTNEY will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that he violated the False Claims Act.
Case activity for Christen M. Bergeron vs Conformis, Inc. on Jan. 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Christen M. Bergeron against Conformis, Inc. , Depuy Synthes Products, Inc. , Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc. and Medical Device Business Services, Inc. on Jan. 23.
Jan. 17: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 17: 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. 17. 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 Jan. 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Jan. 17 in the suits below:
Jan. 17: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Desmond Copeland vs Cole Stegent on Jan. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Desmond Copeland against Cole Stegent and USAA General Indemnity Company on Jan. 21.