Stories by Kate Jacobson on Louisiana Record

GRETNA — A judge ruled that a wetlands damage lawsuit filed by a Louisiana parish against nine oil and gas companies will go to a new trial, a reversal of an August decision to dismiss the suit.

METAIRIE, La. – A Metairie attorney who is heading the recall efforts of a parish president is working toward another fight: Allowing petition solicitors to be within 100 feet of polling places.

SHREVEPORT — Despite a recent state decision denying a hearing for a compensation case of a wrongfully convicted man, two federal lawsuits filed by the man's estate are forging ahead.

LAFAYETTE — Critics are raising issues about trial lawyers donating to a Louisiana Supreme Court candidate.