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Murrill joins push to put Biden administration on notice about another student loan rule
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is part of a coalition of 23 state AGs working in an effort to stop what it calls the Biden administration’s fourth illegal attempt to “saddle working Americans with someone else’s” student loan debt.
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Judge grants injunction against state agencies' sweeps of New Orleans homeless encampments
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Judge dismisses Louisiana senators' lawsuit aimed at delaying ethics administrator hiring
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Federal court orders Harris Jewelry to reopen claims process for military consumers
BATON ROUGE — A federal court has mandated Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and notify eligible consumers, many of whom are active-duty service members, to file claims for refunds by Dec. 21.
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Appeals court reverses, remands case involving defective DG bleach cleaner
A Louisiana appeals court has reversed and remanded a case in which a woman says she was injured by a defective bottle of bleach cleaner at a Dollar General store.
All Louisianans pay the price when the state’s legal system is abused. We hope that more Louisianans will join us in the fight to help end lawsuit abuse and bring more fairness and balance to our civil justice system – for all of us.
LSU’s Hispanic Law Students Association highlighted during Hispanic Heritage month
LSU Law School is shining a spotlight on its Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) for their efforts in fostering inclusivity and connections among students. The association has organized a series of events to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th.
Louisiana law degrees ranked fifth best in nation for return on investment
A law degree in Louisiana offers graduate students the fifth best return on investment among the 50 states, based on criteria such as tuition costs, job prospects, cost of living and potential future earnings, a new study concludes.
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Parents Allege State Agency's Overreach in Newborn Custody Battle
A gripping lawsuit filed by Lyndon Cummings and Nisa Martin accuses Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) of unlawfully seizing their newborn daughter without due process.
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City Employee Alleges Discrimination Against City Of Port Allen Over Unequal Pay
Lance C. Joseph has filed a lawsuit against his employer, City Of Port Allen alleging racial and gender discrimination in their employment practices which resulted in unequal pay compared to peers with similar roles or less responsibility than him...
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Plaintiff alleges transportation company mishandled personal data in major cyberattack
A class action lawsuit has been filed against L & B Transport for allegedly failing to protect sensitive personal information during a massive cyberattack in August 2024.
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Plaintiff accuses Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East of Employment Discrimination
Jerald Holmes has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East, alleging employment discrimination and retaliation after uncovering misconduct among senior officials.
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Plaintiff alleges U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated against Emergency Room Physician
An emergency room physician has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs alleging discrimination based on disability and gender as well as retaliation under federal law.
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Plaintiff Daniel Todd Accuses Property Owner Monica Layne Givens of Violating Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against Monica Layne Givens alleging violations of disability access laws at her property in Alexandria, Louisiana.
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Inmate Alleges Louisiana Jail Violates First Amendment Rights Over Reading Material Ban
An inmate has filed a lawsuit against officials at Tensas Parish Detention Center alleging violations of his First Amendment rights due to restrictions on receiving reading materials while incarcerated.
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Tenant Alleges Real Estate Owner Engaged in Unlawful Eviction Practices
In a dramatic lawsuit filed in Shreveport's federal court, Cameron Kemp accuses several parties including real estate owners and a judge of executing an illegal eviction process violating his constitutional rights.
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Plaintiff accuses former employer university system board and police chief of discrimination
Rebecca Kaase has filed a lawsuit against her former employer alleging employment discrimination based on age and disability at Louisiana Tech University.
St. John's school board to shutter elementary school in the wake of environmental lawsuits
Amid ongoing litigation over chemical emissions and school desegregation, the St. John the Baptist Parish school board has voted to close an elementary school located about 450 feet from a petrochemical plant.
Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week highlights economic consequences of excessive litigation
After a year of successes and some setbacks, advocates of tort reform in Louisiana are observing Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week to inform the public about the economic consequences and household costs of excessive litigation statewide.
LSU museum director seeks to dismiss defamation allegation filed by Pennsylvania's Doug Mastriano
A military museum director at Louisiana State University is mounting a legal counter-offensive against an unsuccessful Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate, Doug Mastriano, arguing that the GOP state senator’s defamation lawsuit against him should be dismissed.
New Orleans council freezes legal budget pending review of civil litigation issues
The New Orleans City Council has moved to temporarily escrow the city Law Department’s operating budget, suggesting that the number of civil actions filed by the department may be excessive and that the council is not being consulted about legal filings.
Louisiana Board of Pardons at center of legal battle over clemency for death-row inmates
An East Baton Rouge court last week disqualified a New Orleans law firm from representing the Louisiana Board of Pardons as a result of conflict-of-interest allegations in an ongoing legal dispute over an effort to grant clemency to death-row inmates.
Murrill joins push to put Biden administration on notice about another student loan rule
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is part of a coalition of 23 state AGs working in an effort to stop what it calls the Biden administration’s fourth illegal attempt to “saddle working Americans with someone else’s” student loan debt.
Federal court orders Harris Jewelry to reopen claims process for military consumers
BATON ROUGE — A federal court has mandated Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and notify eligible consumers, many of whom are active-duty service members, to file claims for refunds by Dec. 21.
Murrill joins coalition urging Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined the AGs of 30 other states in calling upon Congressional leadership to pass the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, which she calls crucial legislation that protects children from online harm, before the end of the year.
Murrill joins other AGs demanding end to political prosecutions of Trump
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 23-state coalition in demanding Special Counsel Jack Smith, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis immediately end their political prosecutions of President-elect Donald Trump.
Murrill joins push to stop feds' effort to prosecute Trump
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a multi-state effort led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm the dismissal of U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Supreme Court suspends judge for not signing warrants, ignoring order
The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended a St. John the Baptist Parish judge, saying he “caused substantial harm” by delaying criminal investigations into child sexual abuse and domestic violence by refusing to sign search warrants.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
Special session produces bills to flatten income tax, boost Louisiana sales tax
Louisiana lawmakers adjourned their special session on Friday and sent the governor measures to reduce the corporate income tax, flatten personal income taxes and bump up the state sales tax, but some critics are not sold on the plan.
Louisiana Supreme Court finds $10M in asbestos case too much
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Supreme Court cut a $10.5 million jury verdict in an asbestos lawsuit in half, saying an analysis of whether a jury abused its discretion must include an examination of awards in similar cases.
Daughter files suit against Continental Insurance over father's mesothelioma, death
NEW ORLEANS - Cynthia Marsh, as administrator for the estate of Harry F. Marsh, filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 25 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the Continental Insurance Company, individually and as successor in interest to the Marine Office of America Corporation.
Judge dismisses Louisiana senators' lawsuit aimed at delaying ethics administrator hiring
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two state senators that sought to delay the hiring of a new Board of Ethics administrator, adding another chapter to a simmering dispute between the Louisiana Legislature and the board.
City Employee Alleges Discrimination Against City Of Port Allen Over Unequal Pay
Lance C. Joseph has filed a lawsuit against his employer, City Of Port Allen alleging racial and gender discrimination in their employment practices which resulted in unequal pay compared to peers with similar roles or less responsibility than him...
Proposal to convene state constitutional convention passes Louisiana House
Louisiana’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a measure to convene a constitutional convention in August to overhaul the state’s governing principles and give lawmakers the tools to make major reforms.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends attorney over law firm's alleged mishandling of hurricane legal claims
The managing partner of the Louisiana office of a law firm accused of mishandling hundreds of Hurricane Ida property insurance claims has been suspended from practicing law in the state for 90 days by the Louisiana Supreme Court.