News: Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2010 [News Archive]
Firm Wins Jury Verdict in Takings Case for Millions of Dollars
December 8, 2009Click the following link to read the Judgment:
Firm Wins Jury Verdict in Takings Case for Millions of DollarsGambit's Quote of the Week
December 7, 2009"I kind of ask that the press leave the Mefferts alone, and move onto some other cases, move onto some other things, because there's really gonna be nothing more to be said." — Defense attorney Randy Smith, after the city's former technology chief Greg Meffert and his wife Linda Meffert were arraigned Nov. 30 on federal corruption charges. The Mefferts both pleaded not guilty. A criminal corruption trial is set to begin Jan. 11.
Greg Meffert and Linda Meffert plead innocent to dozens of corruptions charges
By David Hammer, The Times-PicayuneNovember 30, 2009, 2:35PM
Former New Orleans technology chief Greg Meffert and his wife Linda Meffert pleaded not guilty Monday afternoon to dozens of public corruption charges. A trial date is set for Jan. 11 before District Judge Eldon Fallon, although the Mefferts' lawyers believe the trial is likely to be pushed back.
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Greg Meffert and Linda Meffert plead innocentFOX 8 Video - Meffert Testimony
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September 29, 2009By David Hammer, The Times-Picayune
After hours on the witness stand, former city hall technology chief Greg Meffert commented to reporters that he decided to testify because he wanted the truth to come out. He said, "It was a scenario where I just felt that it was time for a little truth to come out on this thing and so that's all I did today.
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Meffert says he wanted jurors to hear the truthGambit's Quote of the Week
September 14, 2009"It is indeed a rare and tragic occasion when a litigant must state that the tide of public opinion in his home parish has so turned against him that he cannot seek refuge in the hallowed halls of justice in that parish." — Randy Smith, lawyer for former city technology director Greg Meffert, in a motion filed Sept. 3 seeking a change of venue for Meffert's upcoming civil trial.
Saenger Theatre redevelopment to include building next door
by Bruce Eggler, The Times-PicayuneAugust 28, 2009
The state has agreed to provide the money to let New Orleans buy a four-story commercial building at 1101 Canal St., next to the Saenger Theatre, so that it can be incorporated into a planned redevelopment of the theater.
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Saenger Theatre RedevelopmentRuling Gives Jazz Fest Rebate.
by Jaquetta White, The Times-PicayuneJune 12, 2009
A state court judge has ruled that a company accused of improperly collecting revenue from the sale of tickets to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival over a three-year period should pay the foundation that runs the annual event nearly $70,000.
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Ruling Gives Jazz Fest RebateJudge rules in favor of 17th Street Canal homeowners over yard compensation.
by Sheila Grisset, The Times-PicayuneMay 29, 2009
A state court judge has ruled in favor of 17th Street Canal homeowners who sued last year because the government is using some of their back yards for flood control, but not compensating the residents for their loss of use.
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Judge rules in favor of homeownersWWL Video - re: Greg Meffert
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April, 7, 2009Attorneys for New Orleans former Technology Director, Greg Meffert, dropped their efforts to keep sealed the 1000-page deposition that Meffert gave as part of a civil suit.
Sky Radio Interview
February 26, 2009Click the link below (MP3 file) to listen to the interview:
Sky News Audio InterviewWDSU Video - Saenger Theatre Revival
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January 13, 2009Built in 1927 at the corner of Canal and North Rampart streets in downtown New Orleans sits a theatrical gem. For decades, some of the biggest stars and hottest shows have graced the stage of the historic Saenger Theatre.
WGNO Video - Assessment Lawsuit
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July 8, 2008New Orleans residents challenge recent property tax assessments.
WGNO Video - 17th Street Canal follow-up
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July 6, 2008Tonight, victory for Lakeview homeowners fighting the Corps of Engineers. Cindi Nguyen reports on a judge's decision that could ensure people get paid for their property.
MY54 Video - 17th Street Canal
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July 3, 2008Lakeview homeowners vs. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Randall Smith Receives Leadership in Law Award
Randall Smith is all about property. Smith, who specializes in commercial and business litigation, has become involved in cases involving eminent domain, trying to get larger settlements for individual landowners about to lose their property to the government...Read more...
Randall Smith Receives Leadership in Law AwardRetrial Ordered in I-310 Land Case
Owners got $91,000, wanted $30 million
February 14, 2008
by Matt Scallan
The state 5th Circuit Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial in a case involving land acquisition for Interstate 310 in St. Charles Parish.
The St. Charles Land Syndicate, controlled by the family of hotelier William Monteleone, had sought $30 million for 153 acres in the LaBranche Wetlands that the state Department of Transportation and Department expropriated in 1987 for the elevated highway. The total included 19 years of interest.
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