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Shopper sues Dillard's for damages after tripping over a rack at Slidell store
NEW ORLEANS – Shopper files injury lawsuit against Dillard Department Stores after allegedly tripping over a rack in the Slidell store and severely injuring herself.
State appeals court calls for new election in disputed Caddo Parish sheriff race
A state appeals court has ordered a new runoff election in Caddo Parish to decide the outcome of the Nov. 18 race for sheriff, which was decided by a single vote amid some findings of voting irregularities.
Immigrant Rights Clinic report finds thousands of immigrant youths in legal limbo
A new report co-authored by Tulane Law’s Immigrant Rights Clinic shows that more than 100,000 abused or abandoned immigrant youths are in limbo as a backlog in cases for youth hoping to apply for green cards has more than doubled in the last two years.
Louisiana resident sues Walmart over defective basketball hoop which allegedly collapsed and crushed his finger
NEW ORLEANS –A Louisiana resident has filed a product liability lawsuit against Walmart claiming he purchased a portable basketball system that collapsed during assembly, causing him severe injuries.
Louisiana woman sues Freedom Staffing, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against Freedom Staffing and Leidos Holdings claiming she was terminated by the company in retaliation for reporting racial and gender discrimination by a supervisor.
Loyola University New Orleans hosts special screening of long-lost documentary about famed Mardi Gras Indian Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana
The School of Communication and Design is honored to present a documentary lost since Hurricane Katrina showcasing the life and artistry of the late Allison “Tootie” Montana, who led the Yellow Pocahontas Black Masking Indians as its big chief for 50 years.
Former Whole Foods employee files discrimination lawsuit alleging retaliation for reporting misconduct
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee is suing Whole Foods Market for discrimination claiming she faced racial and religious harassment in retaliation for reporting employee misconduct.
Real Estate firm sues Rampart/Wurth Holding in Louisiana, alleging trademark infringement
NEW ORLEANS – A real estate firm has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming a Louisiana property management company copied its name.
2009 alumni Miller and Anderson return to LSU Law to speak with students about growing career opportunities in cyberlaw, cybersecurity
As LSU Law alumni Darrell Miller (’09) and Sarah Anderson (’09) began their presentation for the “What is Cyberlaw/Cybersecurity?”
Former employee files age discrimination lawsuit against Turner Industries
FORT MYERS – A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Turner Industries Group claiming he was threatened with demotion and subsequently terminated due to his age.
Former employee sues City of Pineville alleging wrongful termination for reporting racial discrimination
ALEXANDRIA – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the City of Pineville claiming he was terminated from his employment for reporting racial discrimination.
Watchdog sues New Orleans PD for failure to produce public records
A New Orleans resident is suing the New Orleans Police Department in state court alleging the department has dragged its feet on fulfilling multiple public-records requests relating to payroll irregularities and a growing backlog of sexual assault evidence.
2023 Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project
The Taylor Porter Elves had a great time wrapping gifts for the 2023 Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project.
‘Personal Genome Medicine’ by LSU Law Professor Michael Malinowski honored with 2023 Best in Law award from American Book Fest
LSU Law Professor Michael J. Malinowski’s recently released book, “Personal Genome Medicine: The Legal and Regulatory Transformation of US Medicine,” has been honored with the 2023 Best in Law award from the American Book Fest.
Nominations are open for the 2024 Pro Bono and Children’s Law Awards
Nominations are open for the 2024 Pro Bono and Children’s Law Awards!
Terminal in Geismar sues transportation company for damages after boat allegedly crashed into terminal pilings
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of a terminal in Geismar are seeking damages against a marine transportation company after one of the company boats allegedly crashed into a terminal structure, causing almost $200,000 in damages.
Louisiana utility regulators continue to seek rate rebates from Entergy
Utility regulators in Arkansas recently settled their legal battle with Entergy over mismanagement and tax issues at the Grand Gulf nuclear plant, but Louisiana regulators are poised to continue the fight to get refunds they say their customers deserve.
New Orleans man sues medical device companies alleging he contracted tuberculosis from a contaminated spinal implant
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man has filed a lawsuit against medical device companies claiming he contracted tuberculosis from a contaminated implant during spine surgery.
Monroe-based baby products company sues Austrian competitor for alleged trademark infringement
MONROE – A Louisiana-based baby products company has filed a lawsuit against an Austrian competitor for trademark infringement.
Former employee sues Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana for alleged racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana claiming she was mistreated by a supervisor and received differential treatment compared to co-workers because she is Black.