News from March 2020
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Feb. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Feb. 21 in the suits below:
Sen. Smith prefiles SB 71 to rework public option for vehicle insurance
Sen. Gary Smith, D-Norco, has pre-filed SB 71, a plan to create a better public option alternative for vehicle insurance in Louisiana.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 3 in the suits below:
March 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "320 assault libel & slander" cases
The following cases categorized as "320 assault libel & slander" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 3: 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 March 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 3: 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 March 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 3: 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 March 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 3: 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 March 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Judge's scandal is one more example of Louisiana's lack of judicial transparency, LLAW says
The tenure of Judge Jessie Leblanc is finally over.
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: Deutsch Kerrigan Elects Kelly Theard as First Female Managing Partner
KELLY THEARD, head of the construction department at New Orleans based law firm Deutsch Kerrigan, has been elected as the law firm’s most recent Managing Partner.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Among Corporate Work Study Partners Recognized by Cristo Rey
At a Corporate Work Study Program executive reception event held at The Grove, Taylor Porter was recognized by Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School for being among the 50 partners and sponsors that provide meaningful work experiences to the school's students throughout the school year.
March 2: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "320 assault libel & slander" cases
The following cases categorized as "320 assault libel & slander" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 2. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 2: 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 March 2. 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 March 2
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 2 in the suits below:
Court activity on March 8: Delores Lizardo vs American Bulk Commodities, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Delores Lizardo against American Bulk Commodities, LLC, Jason Aldridge and R & J Trucking, Inc. on March 8.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Crafty Apes Expands VFX Production to Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced visual effects and post-production industry leader Crafty Apes has expanded to Baton Rouge under Louisiana’s Entertainment Job Creation Program.
COZEN O'CONNOR: 2020 ABA/IPT Advanced Tax Seminar
Jennifer Karpchuk will participate in two sessions at the 2020 ABA/IPT Advanced Tax Seminar, hosted by the American Bar Association and the Institute for Professionals in Taxation.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Sulphur, Louisiana, Contractor Pays $495,901 in Back Wages After U.S. Department of Labor Finds Overtime Violations
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Versa Integrity Group Inc. – based in Sulphur, Louisiana – has paid $495,901 in back wages to 411 employees for violating the overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Case activity for Muhammad Shabbir vs Taylor McClam on March 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Muhammad Shabbir against Taylor McClam and USAA General Indemnity Company on March 6.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Feb. 29
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Feb. 29 in the suits below: