Tag: Louisiana Supreme Court
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Louisiana legislature certifies the first ballot measures for 2027, addressing supreme court's authority over disciplinary proceedings against attorneys from other jurisdictions
The Louisiana State Legislature approved a constitutional amendment regarding the state supreme court's authority over disciplinary proceedings against attorneys from other jurisdictions for the April 17, 2027, statewide primary election ballot. Legislators passed the amendment on May 6, 2026. The amendment is the first measure to make the ballot in anystate for 2027. Senate Bill…
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Ballotpedia adds special elections to state supreme court vacancy coverage
Ballotpedia now includes vacancies filled by special elections in our state supreme court vacancy coverage. In 2024, there has been one retirement from a state supreme court, resulting in a vacancy that will be filled by a special election occurring in 2025. Louisiana: On August 4, 2024, Louisiana Supreme Court Justice James Genovese (R) stepped…