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Louisiana set to sue Biden administration over new offshore drilling ban in eastern Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana officials are poised to file another federal lawsuit against the Biden administration’s energy policies, the latest salvo directed against the president’s Jan. 6 withdrawal of the eastern Gulf of Mexico from future oil and gas leasing.
State Court
Louisiana high court sides with state agencies, backs removal of homeless encampments
Federal Court
Judge takes first step to removing consent decree from NOPD
A federal judge has placed the New Orleans Police Department on a two-year sustainment plan, which could be the first step to being clear of a reform agreement with the U.S.
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SCOTUS declines to hear Big Oil's appeal of Hawaii climate change ruling
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court will let stand a ruling in Hawaii that paves the way for government officials represented by contingency fee lawyers to sue the oil industry over the effects of global warming.
Holiday preparations are in full swing, and no one wants to be on the “bad” list this time of year.
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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Mother Alleges Legal Malpractice Against Attorney Over Missed Deadline in Wrongful Death Suit
Lindsay Williams appeals a court ruling dismissing her legal malpractice claim concerning attorney Wanda Anderson Davis' failure to file a wrongful death suit timely after Justin Robertson's fatal accident.
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Plaintiff accuses U.S Department of Veterans Affairs of Retaliation and Discrimination
A former employee has taken legal action against the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging discrimination based on race, gender, and age alongside retaliatory termination following whistleblower activities.
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Plaintiff alleges DS Technologies failed to pay overtime wages
Steven Rust has taken legal action against his former employer DS Technologies and its principal Jonathan Silver for alleged violations of labor laws including unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Restaurant Owner Accused of Settlement Breach After Bench Collapse Incident
In an appeal arising from a personal injury case involving a collapsed bench at Felipe's restaurant.
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Casino Patron Alleges Negligence Against Bally’s Corporation Following Injury
Shaquita Spearman has filed a lawsuit against Bally’s Corporation and associated entities alleging negligence after sustaining injuries at Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel.
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Louisiana Couple Sues Auto Manufacturer Over Defective Jeep Purchase
A couple from Louisiana is taking legal action against FCA US LLC over alleged defects in their newly purchased Jeep Wrangler that pose safety risks and remain unresolved despite multiple repair attempts under warranty.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against medical device manufacturers over defective implant
A Louisiana resident sues two medical device companies over a faulty vascular access port implant that allegedly led to severe health complications including infections requiring additional surgeries.
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Louisiana Resident Alleges Defective Medical Device Led to Severe Health Complications
Clinton Carrier Jr., a resident of Louisiana, has filed a lawsuit against AngioDynamics Inc., and Navilyst Medical Inc., claiming their vascular access port caused him significant harm due to alleged defects in design and manufacturing.
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Former Safety Technician Sues Duphil Over Overtime Pay Violations
Michael Callihan has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Duphil, Inc., alleging violations of federal labor laws regarding unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
2 New Orleans law firms charged with insurance fraud, staging of vehicle accidents
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.
Louisiana civil justice system ranked 10th worst in nation in new Judicial Hellholes report
A Louisiana tort-reform group is lamenting the state being designated the 10th worst civil justice system in the nation in a new report published by American Tort Reform Federation.
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.
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.
'Nuclear verdicts' in Louisiana last year totaled $437 million, new study finds
Louisiana jury awards exceeding $10 million over the years 2009 to 2023 amounted to a total payout of $9.97 billion, making the Bayou State sixth in the nation in terms of the combined value of these so-called “nuclear verdicts.”
South Dakota AG supports Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is among several AGs across the country supporting a Louisiana law that requires all K-12 schools and state-funded universities to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Murrill, other AGs send warnings to robocall companies
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the rest of a bipartisan task force warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
Meta plans for massive AI data center in northeast Louisiana pose ratepayer risks, critics say
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, will construct a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, promising technological innovation and jobs, but critics question the project’s economic benefits and future impact on taxpayers.
Louisiana will get $1.4M from Marriott data breach settlement
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has announced that Louisiana received $1,400,289 from a settlement with Marriott International Inc.
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.
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.
Mother Alleges Legal Malpractice Against Attorney Over Missed Deadline in Wrongful Death Suit
Lindsay Williams appeals a court ruling dismissing her legal malpractice claim concerning attorney Wanda Anderson Davis' failure to file a wrongful death suit timely after Justin Robertson's fatal accident.
Judge takes first step to removing consent decree from NOPD
A federal judge has placed the New Orleans Police Department on a two-year sustainment plan, which could be the first step to being clear of a reform agreement with the U.S.
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.