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Individuals on felony parole, probation file suit to get voting rights back
BATON ROUGE – A lawsuit in Baton Rouge looks to give voting rights back to individuals on probation or parole for felony crimes.
Banana workers fight for right to appear in court after alleged chemical exposure
NEW ORLEANS – Several lawsuits that have been filed by a group of Latin American banana plantation workers regarding their exposure to alleged harmful chemicals has been upheld after a variety of dismissals in other courts.
Tulane alum carries out father's tradition of welcoming new students to his home
A Tulane graduate opens his home to law school students, continuing the tradition set forth by his father.
Lobbyists for attorneys picked by Edwards for coastal litigation team hold fundraiser for governor
NEW ORLEANS – Amid all the controversy surrounding Gov. John Bel Edwards' picks for his legal team to represent the state in coastal lawsuits against the oil and gas industry in Louisiana, two lobbyists for trial attorneys on his new team held a fundraiser for the governor this week.
Attorney General keeps an eye out for fraud as GoFundMe campaigns bring in $10 million for Louisiana flood victims
BATON ROUGE – Assistance for the Southeastern Louisiana flooding victims is pouring in with more than 6,400 campaigns set up on GoFundMe for the state.
Judge rules Lil Wayne must settle with Cash Money Records CEO before Universal suit can proceed
NEW ORLEANS – A rapper’s lawsuit against a music company has been put on hold until he settles disputes with another label.
Jefferson Parish suits against gulf oil, gas industries dismiss after parish fails to correctly review permits
BATON ROUGE – A district court judge has dismissed several lawsuits filed against the oil and gas industry in southern Louisiana that regarded permit violations under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Two Lincoln Parish Districts claim Police Jury does not accurately represent minority populations
RUSTON – A lawsuit has been filed against the Lincoln Parish Police Jury and its president alleging a lack of representation in two districts.
Louisiana experiences recent surge in misconduct by judges
BATON ROUGE – A recent rash of judge misconduct has been seen throughout Louisiana.
Priest’s lawsuit against news station accusing him of child molestation has been dismissed
The lawsuit against a television station by a priest over an inaccurate graphic that aired, labeling him as child molester, has been dismissed.
November races include supreme, appeals and district court judges
NEW ORLEANS – Several court elections are in play for Louisiana’s judicial system come November.
Attorneys In Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Seek $600 million in fees and expenses from BP
NEW ORLEANS – Plaintiff attorneys in a class action suit filed against BP for an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are seeking $600 million for fees and expenses.
Tulane Law School honors Hall of Fame members
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University Law School has honored seven of its graduates by inducting them into the school’s Hall of Fame.
Suit over Ascension Parish's conviction fee dismissed as new law enacted
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana man has withdrawn his lawsuit regarding Ascension Parish Court's use of fees from misdemeanor convictions to cover the salary for its judge after a new state law eliminated what he saw as a conflict of interest.
3 new law grads win Tulane 34 Awards
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane Law School recently honored five members of its 2016 class for academic excellence, service and leadership.
Wheelchair-bound man alleges New Orleans Jazz Fest still isn't ADA compliant
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest is part of a lawsuit filed by a wheelchair-bound man who says organizers have't gone far enough in providing accessibility to patrons with disabilities.
5th District DA dismisses parish funding lawsuit
LAFAYETTE – The district attorney for Louisiana’s fifth district has dismissed his lawsuit over funding for his office.
Louisiana waiting for feds' response to EPA ozone regulation suit
WASHINGTON – Louisiana is among a coalition of states awaiting a response from federal attorneys to its opening brief in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new ozone limits.
Lawsuit Abuse Watch says Louisiana man's McDonald's suit is just a 'shake down'
CHICAGO – A blind Louisiana man filed a lawsuit last month against the Oak Brook McDonald’s for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not allowing walk-up service at its drive-thru windows, a suit that the Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch's executive director says is ridiculous.