News from July 2020
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on July 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 20 in the suits below:
July 20: 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 July 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Dr. Angela White-Bazile received the Hidden Figure Award from the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division
Dr. Angela White-Bazile, Executive Counsel for Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson, received the Hidden Figure Award from the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division during the Virtual Achievement Awards Champagne Reception on July 23, 2020.
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Louisiana Supreme Court Announcement Regarding 2020 Bar Examination
Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order permitting certain “Qualified Candidates” for admission to the Louisiana State Bar to be admitted to practice without the requirement of sitting for and passing the bar examination in 2020, provided all other usual requirements for admission are met.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: Mark appointed Co-Lead Counsel in the Hard Rock collapse class action
Congratulations to Mark Glago for being appointed Co-Lead Counsel of the plaintiff attorneys in the Hard Rock collapse class action.
July 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 July 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 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 July 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 July 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 17 in the suits below:
July 17: 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 July 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 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 July 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 17: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on July 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Louisiana bar exam requirement waived due to coronavirus
A divided Louisiana Supreme Court this week said it will allow “qualified” candidates for admission to the Louisiana State Bar to practice law without having to take the traditional bar exam.
Louisiana law firms received millions in forgivable loans from the Payroll Protection Program
Louisiana had 28 law firms that were approved for $1 million to $10 million in emergency, low interest loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
LABI launches new website to give voters information on the judiciary
The Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute has launched a new website to provide voters more information about Louisiana judges and the court system.
Governor, attorney general trade insults in debate over coronavirus responses
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry have engaged in a war of words in recent weeks, with each presenting opposing views on the legalities of coronavirus measures.
July 16: 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 July 16. 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 July 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 16 in the suits below:
Case activity for Wendy Diaz Mendoza vs ITO, INC on July 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Wendy Diaz Mendoza against ITO, INC and Tonny Soesanto on July 22.
Court activity on July 22: Markel American Insurance Company vs Work Boat Electrical Services, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Markel American Insurance Company against Work Boat Electrical Services, LLC on July 22: 'Complaint Against Work Boat Electrical Services, Llc (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number Alaedc-8414186) Filed By Markel American Insurance Company. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)attorney Jon Wesley Wise Added To Party Markel American Insurance Company(pty:pla).(wise, Jon)'.
Case activity for State Farm Automobile Insurance Company vs Darren Davis on July 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by State Farm Automobile Insurance Company against Darren Davis on July 21.