Law

Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns Announces Plans for Further Election Law Changes, Including Removal of QR Codes

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ATLANTA, Georgia – House Speaker Jon Burns announced on Wednesday that Georgia voters can expect additional changes to state election laws this year. In an effort to increase transparency and voter confidence, House Republican leaders will work towards eliminating QR codes from the paper ballots produced by voting machines. Furthermore, they are considering enhancing the powers of the State Election Board, which may come at the expense of the secretary of state. Since 2019, Georgia has implemented a paper backup system for electronic ballots to ensure the accuracy of votes. However, some voters have expressed … Read more

Women Take the Lead as Majority of Associates at U.S. Law Firms, Breaking 30-Year Record

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Denver, CO – In a groundbreaking development, women have now become the majority of associates at law firms in the United States for the first time in over 30 years. This milestone was revealed in the annual report published by the National Association-Law Placement (NALP), which analyzed data from the 2023 NALP’s Directory of Legal Employers. According to the report, 50.3 percent of all U.S. law firm associates in 2023 were women. This represents a significant shift in the legal profession and marks a momentous achievement for gender diversity in the industry. The report also … Read more

Lake Charles Lawyer Voluntarily Surrenders Law License to Avoid Disbarment

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BATON ROUGE, La. – Lake Charles attorney Benji J. Istre has chosen to give up his law license rather than face disbarment, as confirmed by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The court approved Istre’s request for permanent resignation instead of disciplinary action. Istre made this decision in response to charges of serious attorney misconduct, including neglecting client matters, failure to communicate with clients, and refusal to cooperate in a disciplinary investigation. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board was handling the investigation. As a result of the court’s decision, Istre is permanently … Read more

Beware! Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement and Court Officials Demand Payments for Missed Jury Duty and Court Dates

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GRETNA, La. – Residents of Jefferson Parish and other parishes in Louisiana have been targeted by a phone scam where individuals posing as law enforcement or court personnel demand payments for missed jury duty service or court appearances. The Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court has issued a warning about this prevalent scam. The scammers use tactics to make their calls appear legitimate, including displaying numbers that seem to be from law enforcement or court agencies and using the names of actual officers or court personnel. They demand immediate payment through various methods, such as prepaid … Read more