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Former Clean-Up Worker Alleges Negligence Against BP Over Health Issues
A former clean-up worker has taken legal action against BP for alleged negligence during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill cleanup operations.
Plaintiff accuses state commission officials of unequal licensing practices
Patriot Golf Carts is taking legal action against officials from the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission for allegedly granting competitor licenses without due process and equal protection under the law.
Plaintiff alleges wrongful detention by former corrections officials
A Louisiana woman has taken legal action against state corrections officials over allegations of wrongful detention beyond her lawful release date due to administrative errors and miscalculations regarding her offense classification as violent or...
Former Employee Alleges Systemic Discrimination by Healthcare Network
Candace Edwards has taken legal action against a prominent healthcare network alleging systemic discrimination based on race, gender, and religious beliefs during her employment as a Clinical Medical Assistant.
Baton Rouge Woman Alleges Racial Discrimination Against Local Restaurant
A Baton Rouge woman has taken legal action against a local restaurant after being denied service due to an alleged dress code violation that she claims was racially motivated.
Lawsuit alleging St. James Parish steered industrial polluters to Black neighborhoods allowed to advance
A federal appeals court has resuscitated a lawsuit alleging that St. James Parish pursued a discriminatory policy of locating air-polluting industrial projects in Black-majority communities of the region known as “Cancer Alley.”
Judge Sarah Vance to Deliver 2025 Tulane Law School Commencement Address
The Hon. Sarah S. Vance, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Tulane Law School’s 2025 commencement ceremony, law Dean Marcilynn Burke announced.
From Consultation to Collaboration: The Critical Work of TTAC on April 28, 2025
Native American Law attorney Kenneth Parsons will moderate a panel during the 43rd NAFOA Annual Conference titled "From Consultation to Collaboration: The Critical Work of TTAC."
Administrator Alleges Government Entities Violated Property Rights
A legal conflict has emerged over a demolished family home in Hahnville, Louisiana involving allegations against local government entities for bypassing due process requirements regarding property rights.
Plaintiff Alleges School Board Discriminated Against Disabled Child
Shirah Herbert has filed a lawsuit against St. James Parish School Board alleging discrimination against her son due to his disabilities after he was unjustly removed from school services following an eligibility determination for special...
Former Cleanup Worker Alleges Negligence Against Oil Giant Over Toxic Exposure
A former cleanup worker has filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration & Production Inc., alleging negligence during his time working on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill response efforts in 2010.
Former Cleanup Worker Alleges Major Oil Company Negligence in Toxic Exposure Case
A former cleanup worker is suing a major oil company for alleged negligence during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill cleanup efforts in 2010.
Former Bartenders Accuse New Orleans Bar of Wage Violations and Harassment
Two former bartenders have filed a lawsuit against Henry’s Uptown Bar in New Orleans for alleged labor law violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Martin Davies earns Robert B. McKay Law Professor Award
Martin Davies has been awarded the prestigious Robert B. McKay Law Professor Award by the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.
The Business Lawyer's Dilemma: How to Counsel on ESG and Governance When Unsettled Law Leads to Compliance Uncertainty on April 25, 2025
Kathy Jaffari will present "The Business Lawyer's Dilemma: How to Counsel on ESG and Governance When Unsettled Law Leads to Compliance Uncertainty" at the American Bar Association's Business Law Spring Meeting.
Presidential Candidate Alleges Global Organizations Interfered with Immigration Efforts
A self-represented presidential candidate has launched a $500 billion lawsuit against major international organizations including the UN and WTO for allegedly obstructing his efforts to bring his Ukrainian fiancée to America.
Plaintiff Accuses Federal Financial Entities of Tortious Interference Over Tariffs
A plaintiff has filed a $500 billion lawsuit against major financial institutions alleging tortious interference due to President Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
Louisiana Resident Alleges Local Retail Group Violates Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against Monroe Retail Group in Louisiana's Western District Court alleging violations of disability access laws at their Metrocenter Mall Shopping Center property in Alexandria.
Plaintiff alleges fast food restaurant violated ADA
A disabled man has filed a lawsuit against two businesses operating a Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Alexandria for failing to comply with accessibility laws under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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.