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Friday, March 29, 2024

Campaigns & Elections

Special election in litigated Caddo Parish sheriff's race goes to Democrat

By Michael Carroll |
A Democrat was elected Caddo Parish sheriff by six percentage points last weekend in a contest that was closely watched because an appeals court ordered a new election after finding multiple questionable votes were cast in a razor-thin election last fall.
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State high court rejects Louisiana law that gave child sex abuse victims second chance at justice

By Michael Carroll |
In a 4-3 opinion, the Louisiana Supreme Court overturned a state law that gave child sexual abuse victims a three-year window to file civil lawsuits against their accusers in cases that had been time-barred.
Federal Court

Lawsuit claims University of Holy Cross has 'hyper-fixation' on race of professors

By Louisiana Record |
State Court

Louisiana property owner sues to stop wildlife agents from entering private lands without warrants

By Michael Carroll |
A forester who owns woodlands in East Feliciana Parish is suing the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), alleging that the agency’s policy of allowing game wardens to enter private lands without warrants violates the state constitution.
Federal Court

Louisiana among groups trying to overturn SEC rule that would mandate climate-change disclosures

By Michael Carroll |
A federal appeals court has placed a temporary hold on a federal rule advanced by the Securities and Exchange Commission that requires publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related financial risks to their business operations.
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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.
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Man says Chevy Silverado he purchased was defective

By Louisiana Record |
A Louisiana man claims the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado he purchased was defective.
Federal Court

Ferriday man says Chevy Tahoe he purchased was a lemon

By Louisiana Record |
A Ferriday man claims the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe he purchased was defective.
Federal Court

Woman says hospital wouldn't hire her because of use of service dogs

By Louisiana Record |
A woman claims a healthcare company unlawfully denied her contract work because of her disability and use of service dogs.
Federal Court

Jennings resident says Chevy Tahoe he purchased was defective

By Louisiana Record |
A Jennings resident claims a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe was defective.
Federal Court

Rigger sues for injuries sustained on offshore platform

By Louisiana Record |
A rigger has filed a lawsuit for injuries sustained from an on-the-job accident.
Federal Court

Woman claims Dexcom glucose monitoring system is dangerous

By Louisiana Record |
A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming a glucose monitoring system she used is dangerous.
Federal Court

Man says Dodge truck he purchased was a lemon

By Louisiana Record |
A Louisiana man says the Ram 1500 he purchased was defective.
Federal Court

Woman sues after being hit by falling sign at Target

By Louisiana Record |
A shopper says she was injured when she was hit by a falling sign while shopping at Target.
Federal Court

Former employee accuses home care company of discrimination, retaliation

By Louisiana Record |
A former employee has filed a lawsuit accusing a home care company of discrimination and retaliation.

New Orleans council freezes legal budget pending review of civil litigation issues

By Michael Carroll |
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

By Michael Carroll |
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.

Louisiana legal system concerns highlighted during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week

By Michael Carroll |
Tort reform advocates highlighted their concerns about Louisiana’s legal climate during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week beginning on Oct. 2, with grassroots groups trying to drum up support for legal reforms in the governor’s race and among voters around the state.

Deposition: State agency delegated authority over coastal erosion lawsuits to private attorney

By Michael Carroll |
A top Louisiana environmental official farmed out responsibility for enforcing state permitting regulations that underlie ongoing coastal erosion lawsuits to a private attorney, according to a deposition made public through a public-records request.

Louisiana firm says lawyers tried to poach clients on way out the door

By Marian Johns |
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — A law firm alleges two of its former attorneys downloaded client data and attempted to solicit them prior to their resignation.

Louisiana remains least affordable state for car insurance rates, new report finds

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana drivers spend a greater percentage of their incomes on auto insurance than residents of any other state, paying an average annual premium of $3,618, according to a new study from the personal finances website Bankrate.

Louisiana environmental groups sue over EPA decision giving state agency authority over carbon-capture projects

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana environmental groups on Tuesday filed a legal challenge to the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s decision making the state the primary regulator of carbon-capture projects planned by the oil and gas industry.

McNeese State University is top Louisiana school in campus free-speech study

By Michael Carroll |
McNeese State University in Lake Charles was the only university in Louisiana to receive the highest rating possible from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression for efforts to protect students’ free speech.

Louisiana business groups object to Biden's pause on LNG export permits

By Michael Carroll |
The Biden administration late last month announced a temporary pause on pending liquefied natural gas export permits, prompting business groups in Louisiana to call the decision a threat to the state’s LNG production and energy jobs.

Louisiana ranks ninth for compensation paid by states for wrongful convictions, study finds

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana ranks ninth among the 50 states in terms of how much compensation has been paid out to people wrongly convicted of criminal offenses since 1989, according to a new study by a legal funding company.

Special election in litigated Caddo Parish sheriff's race goes to Democrat

By Michael Carroll |
A Democrat was elected Caddo Parish sheriff by six percentage points last weekend in a contest that was closely watched because an appeals court ordered a new election after finding multiple questionable votes were cast in a razor-thin election last fall.

New Louisiana crime law will provide legal immunity to those with concealed-carry permits

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana gun owners with concealed-carry permits will be granted limited immunity from lawsuits for injuring or killing someone during cases of justified self-defense under the provisions of a measure Gov. Jeff Landry signed on March 5.

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 property owner sues to stop wildlife agents from entering private lands without warrants

By Michael Carroll |
A forester who owns woodlands in East Feliciana Parish is suing the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), alleging that the agency’s policy of allowing game wardens to enter private lands without warrants violates the state constitution.

Man says Chevy Silverado he purchased was defective

By Louisiana Record |
A Louisiana man claims the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado he purchased was defective.

New Orleans legal climate results in tort tax of over $3,000 per person annually, study finds

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana loses almost 50,000 jobs annually and struggles with a “tort tax” of $1,200 per resident as a result of excessive civil court costs, according to data released this week by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch.

Louisiana judge faces disciplinary hearing amid efforts to boost judicial transparency

By Michael Carroll |
A recent announcement that a Louisiana district court judge will face a November hearing on unethical conduct during a 2018 election campaign is evidence that the state is making some progress on increasing judicial transparency.