News from March 2020
March 11: 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 March 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 11: 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 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 10: 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 10. 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 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 10 in the suits below:
March 10: 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 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 10: 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 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "195 contract product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "195 contract product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "trademark" cases
The following cases categorized as "trademark" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 10: 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 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 10: 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 March 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Former Harahan Magistrate suspended for allegedly practicing law while ineligible
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Gretna attorney and former Harahan Magistrate Pro Tempore Demetrie Elijah Ford has been voluntarily suspended following a Feb. 10 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding for allegedly practicing law while ineligible.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: United States Attorney David C. Joseph Hosts Inaugural "Law Enforcement Forum"
United States Attorney David C. Joseph hosted the Western District of Louisiana’s first Department of Justice sponsored Law Enforcement Forum on March 10, 2020, in Shreveport, and March 12, 2020, in Lafayette, focusing on terror threat analyses, legal updates, training in federal criminal law and procedure, and information pertaining to resources and assistance available to Louisiana’s federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies from the United States Attorney’s Office.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 9 in the suits below:
March 9: 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 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 9: 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 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 9: 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 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 9: 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 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: John Jerry Glas Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
John Jerry Glas has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Signs Executive Order Postponing Louisiana's Primary Election
Gov. John Bel Edwards signed an executive order postponing Louisiana’s upcoming elections including the presidential primary in response to COVID-19, commonly called the coronavirus.
Legislation backing transparency in judicial misconduct complaints may get heard this session
The spring 2020 legislative session offers hope for reformers who want to see real judicial oversight enacted in Louisiana.