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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Appellate Courts

Texas not a 'good neighbor' under ozone law

By John O'Brien |
NEW ORLEANS - Texas and Louisiana will have to come up with better plans for handling ozone, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Campaigns & Elections

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.
State Court

Louisiana Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of healthcare law

By Kyla Asbury |
Federal Court

University student held at Louisiana facility in court battle to fight deportation

By Michael Carroll |
A Columbia University student who was picked up by plainclothes agents, called a threat to U.S. foreign policy and targeted with deportation remains in federal custody in Louisiana, despite a federal judge’s order that his case be transferred to New Jersey.
Federal Court

U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in challenge to Louisiana congressional map

By Michael Carroll |
The state Attorney General’s Office and other parties involved in litigation over Louisiana’s congressional map faced off this week in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether the map represents an unconstitutional “racial gerrymander.”
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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

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Jackson Parish Correctional Center Engaged in Racial Discrimination

By Louisiana Record |
Sallie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Parish Correctional Center alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after enduring harassment and physical assault at work.
Federal Court

Plaintiff alleges Jackson Parish Correctional Center engaged in Racial Discrimination

By Louisiana Record |
Sallie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Parish Correctional Center citing racial discrimination and workplace harassment leading to wrongful termination.
Federal Court

Plaintiff alleges breach against auto manufacturer over defective vehicle

By Louisiana Record |
Emily Thayer has taken legal action against General Motors LLC over alleged persistent defects in her newly purchased Cadillac CT4 SD.
Federal Court

Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Former State Official Over Business Destruction

By Louisiana Record |
In a compelling legal confrontation, two former pest control operators accuse a retired state official of orchestrating fraudulent activities leading to their business downfall.
Federal Court

Plaintiff alleges major automaker sold defective vehicle

By Louisiana Record |
Christina Alford has filed a lawsuit against General Motors alleging that her newly purchased Chevrolet Equinox was riddled with defects that impaired its use and safety.
Federal Court

Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Former State Official Over Business Destruction

By Louisiana Record |
In a compelling legal confrontation, two former pest control operators accuse a retired state official of orchestrating fraudulent activities leading to their business downfall.
Federal Court

Plaintiff alleges major oil company negligence led to severe health issues post Deepwater Horizon spill

By Louisiana Record |
A former cleanup worker has filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration & Production Inc., claiming exposure to toxic chemicals during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill cleanup led to severe health problems including asthma.
Federal Court

Plaintiff alleges major hospital chain violated disability access laws

By Louisiana Record |
Danita McDaniel has filed a lawsuit against Ochsner Clinic Foundation for allegedly violating disability access laws at their New Orleans facility.
Federal Court

Plaintiff Oil Company Alleges Breach of Contract Against Seismic Survey Provider

By Louisiana Record |
Cantium LLC has filed a lawsuit against Walker Marine Geophysical Company alleging breach of contract related to marine seismic survey services provided under a Master Services Agreement (MSA).

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.

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.

AG’s office offers tips for avoiding Super Bowl ticket scams

By Chris Dickerson |
With Super Bowl LIX on Sunday at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office is providing tips for consumers to avoid ticket scams before the big game.

LMU law professor files academic-freedom lawsuit after being relieved of teaching duties

By Michael Carroll |
A Louisiana State University law professor is suing LSU after being suspended from his teaching responsibilities for making some humor-laced political comments in class, including phrases such as “F– Landry” and “F– Trump.”

Tyson & Mendes opens new office in New Orleans

By Louisiana Record |
National insurance defense firm Tyson & Mendes has announced the opening of an office in New Orleans, signaling its entry into Louisiana with its ongoing commitment to stopping nuclear verdicts

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.

Special session produces bills to flatten income tax, boost Louisiana sales tax

By Michael Carroll |
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

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.

Daughter files suit against Continental Insurance over father's mesothelioma, death

By Christina Heath |
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 Supreme Court strikes down historical horse racing law, cites Constitutional violations

By Kyla Asbury |
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that a 2021 law legalizing historical horse racing without voter approval is unconstitutional.

Plaintiff alleges Jackson Parish Correctional Center engaged in Racial Discrimination

By Louisiana Record |
Sallie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Parish Correctional Center citing racial discrimination and workplace harassment leading to wrongful termination.

Louisiana among five states to enact expert evidence rule reform

By Chris Dickerson |
In the last few months, five states have adopted amendments to their expert evidence admissibility rules to conform with an recently amended federal rule.

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.