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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.
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.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal on Louisiana congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal regarding Louisiana’s congressional district map.
Louisiana Supreme Court shuts down claim of injured worker using fake name
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled an injured worker can’t pursue his civil lawsuit filed under a fake name.
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.
Lawsuit challenges new La. law classifying abortion drugs
A group of healthcare providers and others have sued the state of Louisiana over a new law that classifies two abortion drugs as “controlled dangerous substances.”
Jewish student sues pair after attack during Israeli rally at Tulane
A Jewish student from Tulane University has sued two men for injuries he sustained last year during a pro-Palestine rally that turned violent.
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.
Parties submit proposed $4.5M toxic landfill odor cases
NEW ORLEANS – Attorneys for plaintiffs in two mass tort lawsuits regarding toxic fumes and noxious odors from the Jefferson Parish Landfill have filed a revised motion seeking preliminary approval of a proposed $4.5 million settlement.
Murrill part of 22-state coalition urging SCOTUS to uphold Tenn. transgender law
CHARLESTON — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has joined a 22-state coalition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a Tennessee law that prohibits certain medical interventions to treat gender dysphoria, including puberty blockers and hormones.
Murrill files brief to stop electric truck mandate
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden administration from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers.
Louisiana AG joins coalition supporting opt-out rights for parents regarding school books
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has joined a 25-state brief in support of parental rights in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
AG part of coalition asking Congress to protect AM radio access
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a multistate coalition urging Congress to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024..
Judge dismisses many claims against Kubota in excavator fatality case
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge has dismissed several claims against a major equipment manufacturer in a case of the death of a 50-year-old Ponchatoula man in a small excavator.
Lawsuit accuses two oil field service companies of racial, sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS – Two oil field service companies operating as a single employer allegedly violated federal law by failing to prevent widespread sexual and racial harassment in the workforce.
Seafood restaurant company faces sexual harassment lawsuit
A male employee at a seafood restaurant repeatedly sexually harassed a female employee and refused to rehire her after she quit, according to a federal lawsuit.
Paraplegic UNO student accuses school officials of disability discrimination
A paraplegic University of New Orleans student says he isn’t being provided proper accommodations for his disability.
Tulane employee files racial, age discrimination suit
A white Tulane University employee says he was a victim of racial and age discrimination.
AGs ask American Academy of Pediatrics to disclose gender dysphoria guidance, methodology
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 20-state coalition to put the American Academy of Pediatrics on notice for possible violations of state consumer protection statutes over its evidence free standards on gender dysphoria care for minors.