News from July 2021
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Louisiana Wins Major Immigration Case
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following statement after a Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas found the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal.
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS LOUIS A. MARTINET LEGAL SOCIETY, INC.: The Brandes S. G. Ash/Toya Carmichael Leadership Award from the National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
The Brandes S. G. Ash/Toya Carmichael Leadership Award from the National Bar Association Young Lawyers Division
Minor sues police department for wrongful detainment and excessive use of force
BATON ROUGE -- A minor male is suing the police department after allegedly being wrongfully detained and arrested with excessive use of unnecessary force.
Two women sue State Police, allege wrongful death of children's father in a shooting
MONROE -- Two women are suing the Louisiana State Police for a fatal shooting of the father of their three collective children.
July 12: 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 12. 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 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 12 in the suits below:
July 12: 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 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of July 16, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
Former employee sues Department of Corrections over rape by inmate
BATON ROUGE — A former Elayn Hunt Correctional Officer is suing the Louisiana Department of Corrections, her former place of employment, as well as the system warden and chief of security after she claimed they cultivated a work atmosphere that allowed her to be sexually assaulted.
BALLARD SPAHR LLP: Ballard Spahr Advises on Capitalization of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Project
Ballard Spahr attorneys served as counsel on a transaction to provide strategic capital to a nonprofit organization that will restore a marshland ecosystem in Louisiana.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Mannino Leads Estate Planning and Wills Seminar for Baton Rouge Bar Association
Taylor Porter estate planning and tax attorney Justin Mannino served as the featured speaker and presenter for a Baton Rouge Bar Association Young Lawyers Section “Summer Sizzlin’ Back To Basics CLE,” held Friday, July 16, at 1 p.m., at the BRBA Office Middleton Bar Center, 544 Main Street.
July 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 July 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 July 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 10 in the suits below:
LOUISIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION: Clio Cloud Conference 2021
The 9th annual Clio Cloud Conference runs October 26-29, 2021 with sessions running from 7:45am to 3:00pm PST, each day.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards' Statement on the Passing of Former Gov. Edwin Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on the passing of former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards, who passed away on July 12 at the age of 93.
Families of students suspended over BB gun incidents settle with Jefferson Public Schools
The families of two children who were suspended after holding BB guns during online classes last year have settled their federal lawsuits with Jefferson Parish Schools, according to court records.
July 8: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "fraud" cases
The following cases categorized as "fraud" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on July 8. 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 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 8 in the suits below:
July 8: 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 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
July 8: 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 July 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: