News from August 2023
Keith Bergeron to serve as Chair-Elect of the ABA Forum on Construction Law
Deutsch Kerrigan, LLP congratulates KEITH J. BERGERON, who will become Chair-Elect of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Construction Law beginning in August 2023.
St. Bernard Parish sues Port NOLA to block container facility
The St. Bernard Parish district attorney is suing the Port of New Orleans in state court, alleging that the port`s planned $1.8 billion international container facility should be blocked on jurisdictional grounds.
New law mandates 'In God We Trust' motto in all Louisiana classrooms
A new law that took effect this month requires the display of the national motto “In God We Trust” in all Louisiana public school classrooms – a move some opponents say will blur the line between church and state.
LSBA was honored to receive the 2023 Harrison Tweed Award
The LSBA was honored to receive the 2023 Harrison Tweed Award at the annual joint luncheon of the National Conference of Bar Presidents, the National Association of Bar Executives and the National Conference of Bar Foundations at the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Ethics Friday 2023 Cle Series: "Ethics and Immigration" on August 11, 2023
Join us for an hour of discussion with a distinguished member of the LSBA Ethics Advisory Service Committee, Oxana Bowman on Ethics and Immigration,“Attorneys in all legal practice areas face ethics issues often,but immigration attorneys must address challenging ethical questions because they represent a very vulnerable populat
Louisiana woman sues Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly over Ozempic, Mounjaro side-effects
A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro, pharmaceuticals used to treat type-2 diabetes and obesity, alleging the drug companies failed to adequately warn of severe gastrointestinal side-effects that left her with permanent injuries.
Deposition: State agency delegated authority over coastal erosion lawsuits to private attorney
A top Louisiana environmental official farmed out responsibility for enforcing state permitting regulations that underlie ongoing coastal erosion lawsuits to a private attorney, according to a deposition made public through a public-records request.
Kristen McDermott Woodrum to Chair AHLA’s 2024 Physicians and Hospitals Law Institute
McGuireWoods partner Kristen McDermott Woodrum has been appointed chair of the American Health Law Association’s 2024 Physicians and Hospitals Law Institute, an education program focused on the legal, regulatory, transactional and compliance challenges faced by physician organizations, hospitals and health systems.
Case activity for Robert J. McElwee vs Anco Insulations, Inc. on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Robert J. McElwee against Anco Insulations, Inc., Bertram C Hopeman, Eagle, Inc., Gulf Belting & Gasket Company, LLC, Hopeman Brothers, Inc., Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, International Paper Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Paramount Global, Taylor-Seidenbach, Inc. and Union Carbide Coporation on Aug. 4.
Case activity for Barcadia Bar & Grill of New Orleans vs Independent Specialty Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barcadia Bar & Grill of New Orleans against Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's - Syndicate 1458, Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's and Other Insurers Subscribing to Binding Authority B6045568622021, Independent Specialty Insurance Company and Renaissance Re Specialty U. S., Ltd. on Aug. 4.
Case activity for The Early Learning Center vs Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by The Early Learning Center and The Early Learning Center of Ponchatoula, LLC against Atlantic Casualty Insurance Company on Aug. 4.
Aug. 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "civil" cases
The following cases categorized as "civil" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for David Chandler vs Allstate Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by David Chandler against Allstate Insurance Company on Aug. 4.
Court activity on Aug. 4: Frank Devay vs Allied Trust Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Frank Devay and Kerrie Devay against Allied Trust Insurance Company on Aug. 4: 'Sbcomplaint With Jury Demand Against All Defendants (filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Alaedc-10067043) Filed By Frank Devay, Kerrie Devay.attorney Coleman Organ Added To Party Frank Devay(pty:pla), Attorney Coleman Organ Added To Party Kerrie Devay(pty:pla).(Organ, Coleman) (entered: 08/04/2023)'.
Case activity for Jason Plemons vs Safepoint Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jason Plemons against Safepoint Insurance Company on Aug. 4.
Case activity for Luke Sposito vs Homesite Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Luke Sposito against Homesite Insurance Company on Aug. 4.
Case activity for Carole Buck vs State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Carole Buck against State Farm Fire and Casualty Company on Aug. 4.
Court activity on Aug. 4: Torio Holmes vs American Equity Underwriters
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brian Brown and Torio Holmes against American Equity Underwriters and Ryan Leveque on Aug. 4: 'Sbnotice Of Deficient Prose Complaint: Re Terminate Motions, 1 Complaint. Please See Attached Letter For Steps Needed To Remedy Deficiency. Deficiency Remedy Due By 8/25/2023. (ss) (main Document 3 Replaced On 8/4/2023) (ss). (entered: 08/04/2023)'.
Case activity for Brett Zehner vs Geovera Specialty Insurance Company on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brett Zehner against Geovera Specialty Insurance Company on Aug. 4.
Case activity for Duncan-Simoneaux Investment Properties, LLC vs Fema on Aug. 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Duncan-Simoneaux Investment Properties, LLC and Suzanne Simoneaux against Alejandro Mayorkas, Deanne Criswell, Fema and National Flood Insurance Program on Aug. 4.