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Friday, April 25, 2025

Federal Court

Lawsuit alleging St. James Parish steered industrial polluters to Black neighborhoods allowed to advance

By Michael Carroll |
A federal appeals court has resuscitated a lawsuit alleging that St. James Parish pursued a discriminatory policy of locating air-polluting industrial projects in Black-majority communities of the region known as “Cancer Alley.”
Legislation

Bill would limit damages in nursing home lawsuits

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana legislators again have introduced a bill that would limit the damages nursing home residents and families can receive from lawsuits.
Hot Topics

Louisiana in the midst of an oil and gas industry slump, new report concludes

By Michael Carroll |
Federal Court

Federal judge rules Columbia University student held in Louisiana can be deported

By Michael Carroll |
A Columbia University student who is accused of taking part in antisemitic protests and posing a threat to U.S. foreign policy remains in detention in Jena, La., after a federal immigration judge said he could be deported based on U.S. immigration law.
Reform

Murrill challenges Orleans Parish immigration policies

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is forging ahead with efforts to force Orleans Parish to change a policy that prohibits sheriff’s deputies from directly engaging with in federal immigration enforcement.
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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.
Federal Court

Administrator Alleges Government Entities Violated Property Rights

By Louisiana Record |
A legal conflict has emerged over a demolished family home in Hahnville, Louisiana involving allegations against local government entities for bypassing due process requirements regarding property rights.
Federal Court

Plaintiff Alleges School Board Discriminated Against Disabled Child

By Louisiana Record |
Shirah Herbert has filed a lawsuit against St. James Parish School Board alleging discrimination against her son due to his disabilities after he was unjustly removed from school services following an eligibility determination for special...
Federal Court

Former Cleanup Worker Alleges Negligence Against Oil Giant Over Toxic Exposure

By Louisiana Record |
A former cleanup worker has filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration & Production Inc., alleging negligence during his time working on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill response efforts in 2010.
Federal Court

Former Cleanup Worker Alleges Major Oil Company Negligence in Toxic Exposure Case

By Louisiana Record |
A former cleanup worker is suing a major oil company for alleged negligence during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill cleanup efforts in 2010.
Federal Court

Former Bartenders Accuse New Orleans Bar of Wage Violations and Harassment

By Louisiana Record |
Two former bartenders have filed a lawsuit against Henry’s Uptown Bar in New Orleans for alleged labor law violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Federal Court

Plaintiff alleges fast food restaurant violated ADA

By Louisiana Record |
A disabled man has filed a lawsuit against two businesses operating a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Alexandria for failing to comply with accessibility laws under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Federal Court

Plaintiff Alleges Major Federal Financial Institutions' Tortious Interference with Business Relations

By Louisiana Record |
A pro se plaintiff has filed a monumental $500 billion lawsuit against key federal financial entities including the Federal Reserve Bank.
Federal Court

Former Employee Alleges Workplace Discrimination Against Morehouse Community Medical Centers

By Louisiana Record |
A former employee has taken legal action against Morehouse Community Medical Centers over allegations of workplace discrimination and retaliation following reports of sexual harassment by co-workers.
Federal Court

Presidential Candidate Alleges Government Agencies Obstructed Patents Worth Billions

By Louisiana Record |
In a groundbreaking $500 billion lawsuit filed on April 8th in Louisiana's Middle District Court, Ronald Satish Emrit accuses multiple federal agencies including NASA and USPTO of hindering his attempts to secure patents related to quantum...

Louisiana charter school: State education agency's takeover of school's governing board 'unlawful'

By Michael Carroll |
A Baton Rouge-area charter school is suing the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) for removing the school’s Board of Directors in February, calling the action illegal and unconstitutional.

Judge rejects Louisiana insurance regulators' cease-and-desist order, fines against MMA law firm

By Michael Carroll |
The Louisiana Department of Insurance did not have the authority to issue fines and a cease-and-desist order against a Texas law firm accused of massive fraud involving hurricane damage claims, an administrative judge ruled.

2 New Orleans law firms charged with insurance fraud, staging of vehicle accidents

By Michael Carroll |
Two New Orleans law firms and eight individuals have been charged for their involvement in a wide-ranging conspiracy to stage vehicle accidents and commit insurance fraud in a new federal indictment unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

St. John's school board to shutter elementary school in the wake of environmental lawsuits

By Michael Carroll |
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

By Michael Carroll |
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.

Louisiana in the midst of an oil and gas industry slump, new report concludes

By Michael Carroll |
Oil and gas drilling activities in Louisiana jurisdictions and federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico slumped at the beginning of the year despite the Trump administration’s decision to reverse Biden-era leasing and environmental restrictions, a new report found.

Murrill wants to curb contraband cell phones in prisons

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons.

Murrill warns Louisiana residents about fake toll scam texts

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office is warning the public about a nationwide phishing scam..

Murrill joins coalition urging U.S. Senate to pass HALT Fentanyl Act

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's office has joined a coalition of 25 states asking the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.

Murrill joins fellow AGs investigating Fauci’s COVID-19 response

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a coalition of state attorneys general in an investigation into Dr. Anthony Fauci’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Louisiana's legal system ranked among worst in nation in new report on social mobility

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana ranks dead last in people’s ability to get ahead and achieve their version of the American dream, a new report concludes, and a big part of the reason is a low-quality legal system embedded with corruption.

Louisiana voters turn down all 4 ballot measures in defeat for Gov. Landry, fiscal reforms

By Michael Carroll |
By nearly 2-to-1 margins, Louisiana voters on Saturday rejected four proposed constitutional amendments, including a fiscal-reform measure championed by Gov. Jeff Landry, apparently wary of expanding the state Legislature’s powers.

Bill would limit damages in nursing home lawsuits

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana legislators again have introduced a bill that would limit the damages nursing home residents and families can receive from lawsuits.

Court fight starts over whether key asbestos evidence will be gone forever

By John O'Brien |
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Companies facing asbestos lawsuits are off to court to prevent the destruction of evidence they say is needed to defend themselves.

Louisiana Supreme Court finds $10M in asbestos case too much

By Daniel Fisher |
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.

Chevron hit with $744 million jury verdict in coastal erosion lawsuit

By Michael Carroll |
A Plaquemines Parish jury’s decision on Friday to hold Chevron USA liable for $744 million in damages for its role in the erosion of Louisiana coastal lands will undermine the state’s energy industry and overall economic growth, critics say.

Administrator Alleges Government Entities Violated Property Rights

By Louisiana Record |
A legal conflict has emerged over a demolished family home in Hahnville, Louisiana involving allegations against local government entities for bypassing due process requirements regarding property rights.

Campaign aims to raise awareness for Louisiana legal system abuse reform

By Chris Dickerson |
The Insurance Information Institute has launched what it calls a comprehensive awareness campaign in Baton Rouge to highlight legal system abuse and its impact on Louisiana’s economy.

Louisiana Supreme Court suspends attorney over law firm's alleged mishandling of hurricane legal claims

By Michael Carroll |
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.