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Louisiana appeals court vacates contempt ruling in medical residency case
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a rehearing and partially vacated a lower court’s ruling against the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and administrators at LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
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Fifth Circuit pauses lower-court injunction against Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
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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.
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Louisiana appeals court upholds retroactive elimination of class actions against Citizens Insurance after hurricane
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Court of Appeals First Circuit has affirmed a district court’s decision to retroactively apply a recent legislative amendment that eliminates class actions against the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (LCPIC).
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.
Federal Court
Plaintiff alleges negligence against USPS employee following New Orleans car crash
Aurea Diab has filed a lawsuit against both Alvin Duplessis and his employer, the United States Postal Service (USPS), following a car accident allegedly caused by negligence on December 24th in New Orleans.
Federal Court
Ellen Grant alleges St. John the Baptist Parish School Board discriminated against African American employee
Veteran social worker Ellen Grant sues St. John the Baptist Parish School Board for racial discrimination and retaliation under federal civil rights laws after enduring years of unequal pay and unfair treatment compared to Caucasian colleagues
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Plaintiff accuses religious organization The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over negligence and child abuse
A lawsuit filed by Gina Avery against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints alleges negligence and child abuse within its ecclesiastical units in Louisiana.
Federal Court
Plaintiff Alleges Major Corporations Caused Serious Injuries
Denise Moody has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc., Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Louisiana LLC., and Brandon Sylve alleging serious injuries requiring substantial compensation.
Federal Court
Plaintiffs Allege Excessive Force by City Police Resulted in Wrongful Death
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Shreveport and one of its police officers over the fatal shooting of Fleen Myles III during a traffic stop last year.
Federal Court
Plaintiff accuses financial giants of breach amid mortgage dispute
A Louisiana resident has taken legal action against United Wholesale Mortgage and Regions Bank over alleged breach of contract and unlawful debt practices involving his mortgage loan.
Federal Court
Plaintiffs Allege Avoyelles Parish Officials' Brutal Retaliation Led to Inmate's Death
A shocking lawsuit has been filed accusing law enforcement officials from Avoyelles Parish of conspiring in a violent assault that resulted in an inmate's death at their detention facility.
Federal Court
Plaintiff alleges Golden Corral Corporation violated Fair Labor Standards Act
James A. Guillory has taken legal action against Golden Corral Corporation and its franchisee in Lake Charles for alleged wage violations under federal law.
Federal Court
Keira Davis alleges FlixBus violated ADA over discriminatory travel policy
Keira Davis has filed a lawsuit against FlixBus for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act after being denied travel without a companion due to her disability status.
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 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.
Catholic Diocese of Alexandria seeks 'mediated resolution' for sexual abuse victims
The Diocese of Alexandria is moving to conduct a “mediated resolution” with victims of alleged sexual abuse by priests prior to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – a scenario that may offer both benefits and challenges for abuse victims, according to observers.
Federal regulators reject Energy Transfer bid for review of competitor's Louisiana pipeline project
A northern Louisiana energy project that will bring natural gas from the Haynesville Shale region to Gulf Coast markets will not be subject to oversight from federal regulators, a panel decided last month.
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.
Louisiana Bankers Association CEO on Credit Card Competition Act: If passed, 'would expose customers and their credit card data to weaker cyber-security protections'
The Louisiana Bankers Association's (LBA) said it seconds prior criticism of Senate Bill 1838, known as the “Credit Card Competition Act,” which would require banks to offer merchants at least two network options, one of which cannot be Visa or MasterCard, for processing credit card transactions, thereby increasing security and fraud risks, according to the organization's leadership.
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.
Louisiana appeals court upholds retroactive elimination of class actions against Citizens Insurance after hurricane
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Court of Appeals First Circuit has affirmed a district court’s decision to retroactively apply a recent legislative amendment that eliminates class actions against the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (LCPIC).
Plaintiff alleges negligence against USPS employee following New Orleans car crash
Aurea Diab has filed a lawsuit against both Alvin Duplessis and his employer, the United States Postal Service (USPS), following a car accident allegedly caused by negligence on December 24th in New Orleans.
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.