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Pelican Institute: Reform needed to keep college graduates from leaving state
A representative of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy pointed to the record of college graduates leaving Louisiana as another reason why reform is needed in the state.
Pelican Institute exec: Economic study shows need for change in election
An executive with the Pelican Institute for Public Policy said a recent study showing a negative business climate demonstrates the need for change.
Louisiana struggles to retain college grads despite energy industry's presence
According to HoumaToday.com, Louisiana’s current strained economy is based largely on three factors: taxes, bureaucracy and an exodus of young adults after earning college degrees.
LADB splits on suspension recommendation for Alexandria lawyer over misrepresentation
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Alexandria attorney George A. Flournoy faces possible suspension following a sharply split Sept. 17 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court over allegations in two client matters.
Tennessee attorney voluntarily suspended over alleged trust account mismanagement
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Nashville attorney Erica May Lotz has been voluntarily suspended following a Sept. 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over allegations involving her client trust account.
LADB backs disbarment for New Orleans lawyer who allegedly bought prescription medicine from client
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — New Orleans attorney Sally Harrison Longmire Hingel faces possible disbarment following a Sept. 13 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court regarding allegations she solicited and purchased prescription medication from a client.
LADB recommends permanent disbarment for suspended Deridder attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Deridder attorney Mitchel M. Evans II faces possible permanent disbarment following a Sept. 13 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB)'s latest recent recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court.
LABI: Dour report on business rankings not a surprise
A representative with the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry said a recent study showing Louisiana near the bottom of the U.S. in business rankings was to be expected.
Oil and Gas Association president defends companies' environmental record
According to an article in WWL.Radio.com, the vast majority of Louisiana voters feel that the coastal situation and climate change merit government intervention, and the oil and gas associations in the state are in agreement with residents' concerns.
Atlanta attorney again reciprocally disbarred in Louisiana after second disbarment in Tennessee
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Reciprocally disbarred Atlanta attorney Everett H. Mechem has been reciprocally disbarred again following a Sept. 6 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after he was again disbarred in Tennessee this past spring.
Texas attorney reciprocally reprimanded in Louisiana over failure to return unearned fee
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Dallas attorney William A. "Bert" Pigg has been reciprocally reprimanded following a Sept. 6 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after he was disciplined in Texas last spring for failure to refund an unearned fee and other charges.
Franklin attorney reinstated, Metairie attorney indefinitely suspended in separate Louisiana Supreme Court orders
NEW ORLEANS – Franklin attorney Erich Webb Bailey has been reinstated and Metairie attorney Michael David Roche has been indefinitely suspended by separate, recent Louisiana Supreme Court orders.
Houma attorney allowed to permanently resign after allegedly failing to comply with disciplinary order
NEW ORLEANS – Suspended longtime Houma attorney Paul E. Brown has been allowed to permanently resign following an Aug. 28 Louisiana Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to comply with the court's previous disciplinary order.
Pelican Institute: Educated voters more important than trade group endorsements
Voters shouldn't read too deeply into a seeming rift in the state's business community over candidate endorsements, according to a local think tank official.
LADB backs deferred suspension, probation for Metairie attorney in alleged mishandled trust account
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Metairie attorney Quiana Marie Hunt faces possible deferred suspension and probation following a Sept. 3 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation over allegations she mishandled her client trust account.
LADB panel backs recommend suspension for Longtime River Ridge attorney over alleged estate mishandling
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime River Ridge attorney John Edward Whalen Jr. faces possible suspension following a recommendation issued Aug. 28 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over his mishandling of an estate.
Appeals court dismisses complaint for jurisdiction after man gets mesothelioma from asbestos exposure
On August 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit pointed to a lack of jurisdiction when it dismissed a case in which a man sued after contracting mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos.
Thibodeaux attorney files class action suit against firms over BP spill claims
A Louisiana attorney has filed a federal class action lawsuit against several national law firms, accusing them of breach of contract, professional malpractice and fraud related to their involvement in representing victims of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Logging association executive supports primary challenger Temple in race for insurance commissioner
A leader of the state's logging industry says she will support the Republican challenger to the state's insurance commissioner in this fall's primary election.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch seeks common sense reform from candidates in insurance commissioner race
With the race for Louisiana insurance commissioner underway, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch listed the challenges they wish to see each commissioner candidate aspire to overcome.