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Woman says she slipped, fell in riverboat casino restroom
A Terrabone Parish woman says she was injured while visiting a casino.
DOJ dismisses nearly 60-year-old Louisiana desegregation case
A nearly 60-year-old desegregation case from Louisiana has been dismissed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Murrill supports Second Amendment Task Force
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general in supporting the Trump administration’s creation of the Second Amendment Task Force spearheaded by Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Bill would limit damages in nursing home lawsuits
Louisiana legislators again have introduced a bill that would limit the damages nursing home residents and families can receive from lawsuits.
Murrill challenges Orleans Parish immigration policies
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.
Murrill unveils 2025 legislative agenda
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has unveiled a list of legislation her office is supporting during the 2025 Regular Session of the state Legislature, which began Monday.
Campaign aims to raise awareness for Louisiana legal system abuse reform
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 joins legal challenge to support nuclear power
Louisiana is joining a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s “Utilization Facility Rule” as it applies to small modular reactors and related nuclear innovation.
Supreme Court suspends law license of prominent Baton Rouge attorney
The Louisiana Supreme Court has temporarily suspended the law license of a prominent Baton Rouge civil rights attorney.
Murrill wants to curb contraband cell phones in prisons
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.
Louisiana Supreme Court says hotel not to blame for courtyard robbery
The Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed a lower appeals court ruling, reinstating a trial court decision saying a luxury New Orleans hotel fulfilled its a duty to a guest who was injured during a robbery in its courtyard.
Judge refuses to lift order barring deportation of five Venezuelans
A federal judge has declined to lift a restraining order that bars the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport five Venezuelans.
Murrill warns Louisiana residents about fake toll scam texts
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office is warning the public about a nationwide phishing scam..
Defendants object to proposed $4.5M toxic landfill odor settlement
Defendants in a mass tort regarding toxic fumes and noxious odors from the Jefferson Parish Landfill have filed objections to a proposed $4.5 million settlement.
Murrill files brief supporting state's first execution since 2010
Louisiana’s attorney general has filed a brief defending the planned execution of a man convicted of a 1996 murder.
Injured refinery construction worker gets record $411M verdict
An East Baton Rouge jury has returned a unanimous $411 million verdict in a personal injury case, the largest in Louisiana history for a single plaintiff.
Murrill, other AGs push Trump to reverse BOEM rule
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined the AGs of Texas and Mississippi in asking the Trump administration to reverse policies of the former president they say harm the oil and gas industry.
Charter school sues state after it ousted, replaced board of directors
A troubled charter school has sued the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education after it says the state unlawfully took over the school by ousting its board of directors.
Murrill says group of AGs working to protect Section 504 despite gender dysphoria lawsuit
Louisiana is part of a 17-state lawsuit aiming to block a plan the states say unlawfully attempts to change federal disability law to list gender dysphoria as a disability.
Murrill joins coalition urging U.S. Senate to pass HALT Fentanyl Act
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.