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Family's use of Title IX to seek $25 million judgment against LSU in hazing death gains traction
Max Gruver was only 18 when he died of alcohol poisoning in a hazing incident at Louisiana State University in 2017.
Election in Supreme Court District 1 to select Guidry's replacement set for Oct. 12
Louisiana State Supreme Court Justice Greg Guidry has been selected to fill a spot on the Louisiana Federal Court, The Advocate reports.
LADB recommends permanent disbarment for Lafayette attorney who allegedly converted more than $85,000
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Lafayette attorney Harold D. Register Jr. faces possible permanent disbarment following an Aug. 27 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations he converted more than $85,000 in client funds.
LADB splits over recommendation to deny disbarred Alexandria attorney's petition for readmission
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Voluntarily disbarred Alexandria attorney William Francis Henderson may not be readmitted following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court for allegedly failing to end his association with a law firm.
Longtime New Orleans attorney faces deferred suspension, probation in alleged mishandled trust account
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime New Orleans attorney Kevin Schoenberger faces possible suspension following a recommendation issued Aug. 26 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations that he mishandled his client trust account.
Fully deferred suspension recommended for longtime Baton Rouge attorney over DWI arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Audrey Melissa Lamb faces a possible fully deferred suspension following a recommendation issued Aug. 23 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations stemming from her 2017 DWI arrest.
LLAW calls on Louisianans to support political candidates who will enact tort reform
The way to solve Louisiana's high auto insurance rates may be at the ballot box, according to a legal reform expert.
LLAW backs LABI's council to improve judicial transparency
A nonprofit organization devoted to stopping lawsuit abuse praised the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry's legal advosry council initiative as an effort toward transparency.
LABI activist slams Edwards over Medicaid contract renewals
An activist with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry slammed Gov. John Bel Edwards in an interview over his administration's handling of Medicaid contracts after one company was left out of the renewal process.
Pelican Institute lauds 'greater transparency' of LABI's legal advisory council
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy, supports an initiative designed to bring greater transparency to the state's court system.
Supsension, probation recommended for Metairie attorney following 2018 DUI arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Metairie attorney Amy Elizabeth Bateman faces possible suspension and probation following a recommendation issued Aug. 22 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over her DUI arrest early in 2018.
Board splits over suspension recommendation for longtime Baton Rouge attorney accused of forgery
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Donald R. Dobbins faces possible suspension following a split Aug. 21 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations stemming from five complaints.
Permanent disbarment recommended for Lafayette attorney who allegedly practiced while ineligible
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Lafayette attorney Peter Brian Derouen faces possible permanent disbarment following a recommendation issued Aug. 19 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over complaints that included practicing law while ineligible.
Political science professor says challenger Temple needs to establish relationship with voters in order to unseat insurance commissioner
Even though Tim Temple has 20 years of insurance industry experience, a university political science professor says his challenge in unseating Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon will be building a name for himself.
Pelican Institute calls for GOP commissioner candidates to commit to lower auto insurance rates
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy demands change in auto insurance rates in the midst of the ongoing Louisiana Insurance Commissioner race.
Talbot says regardless of insurance commissioner's race, 'legislative fix' is needed to address industry woes
Louisiana’s long-serving Republican insurance commissioner is being faced with a challenger for the upcoming primary election in the Fall. Jim Donelon is being challenged by Tim Temple for the October 12 statewide election. Temple is a republican from the Baton Rouge area in Louisiana.
New Orleans attorney accused in 2013 Deepwater Horizon kickback scheme suspended for twelve months
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime New Orleans attorney Lionel H. Sutton III, barred more than four years ago from representing clients in the Deepwater Horizon spill, has been suspended following an Aug. 2 Louisiana Supreme Court order released earlier today.
Pelican Institute: Voters need to elect legislators determined to make changes
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy's CEO called for a more impactful legislative session this fall and said it was up to the state's voters to demand change.
Transparency needed in state's judiciary, lobbyist says
The director of civil justice, energy and environmental quality for the state's largest lobbying organization, the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, said more work needs to be done to increase transparency and accountability in the state's judiciary.
RESET Louisiana's Future pushes gubernatorial candidates to focus on issues over rhetoric
Three government watchdog groups have launched an organization calling for election-year candidates – particularly those running for governor – to focus on education, state finances, criminal justice/public safety and transportation/infrastructure.