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Recent News About Louisiana Supreme Court
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The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing state legislators who are also attorneys to delay court proceedings when those schedules conflict with their legislative duties.
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The Louisiana Supreme Court Families in Need of Services Assistance Program (FINS-AP) has released a documentary focusing on the opioid crisis affecting Louisiana.
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Louisiana judges convened at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, New Orleans, for the 72nd annual Red Mass, signaling the start of the judicial year.
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The Honorable Justice Jeffrey P. Victory, a retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was 78 years old.
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Retired Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Marcus R. Clark passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Gainesville, Georgia. He was 68 years old.
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Today, with gratitude to the diligent efforts of Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections Secretary James M. LeBlanc and his staff, Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer circulated a “bench book” to every Louisiana state judge with jurisdiction in criminal cases as a resource in sentencing decisions. Chief Justice Weimer stated, “Because most incarcerated offenders will eventually be released, sentencing requirements during incarceration should be tailored—as much as possible—to reducing the likelihood of committing crimes after incarceration. The...
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Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum has administered the oath of office to Katie Jo Miller, Esq., marking a significant milestone as she becomes the first military spouse attorney admitted to practice law in Louisiana under Rule XVII,...
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The Louisiana Supreme Court Justices have issued a resolution to mark the 66th annual Law Day, encouraging judges across the state to engage in civics education within schools throughout May 2024.
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Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jay B. McCallum has been appointed to the Council of the Louisiana State Law Institute.
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Charles B. Plattsmier, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board, has announced his retirement effective March 31, 2024.
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The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana has announced new leadership and appointments.
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The Louisiana Supreme Court held oral arguments at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, offering law students, faculty, and the public a chance to observe the judiciary in action.
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Retired Assistant United States Attorney Mary Mudrick has been appointed as judge pro tempore of Shreveport City Court Division C. Her term began on January 8, 2024, and will continue until December 31, 2024, or until the vacancy is filled.
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Chief Judge John Michael Guidry of the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal has been appointed as Secretary-Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Council of Chief Judges of the State Courts of Appeal (CCJSCA).
