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Tort-reform advocates criticize state Supreme Court's reversal in personal-injury damages case
Tort-reform advocates are expressing dismay at the Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision last month to reinstate most of an eight-figure jury award in a personal-injury case, reversing an earlier opinion that slashed the damages amount by more than half.
Louisiana Veteran Affairs employee files federal lawsuit alleging discrimination, harassment
NEW ORLEANS — A former employee of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System has filed a federal lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation during her employment at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Taylor Porter Names New Partners
Taylor Porter is pleased to announce that Savannah Walker Smith, Matthew Bond Pettaway, Sean P. Avocato, Stephen Dale Cronin, and Andrew Wallace Eversberg became equity partners with the firm effective January 1, 2025.
Louisiana high court gives librarian avenue to advance defamation lawsuit
A Louisiana appeals court will have to consider whether or not a librarian’s defamation lawsuit against a group advocating for government transparency has merit, the state Supreme Court decided last month.
Louisiana attorney general urges most school districts to display Ten Commandments in classrooms using her guidance
State Attorney General Liz Murrill on Friday offered public school districts in the state four sample Ten Commandments displays to comply with the provisions of House Bill 71, which civil rights groups have challenged in federal courts as unconstitutional.
A Message from President Cole on the Bourbon Street Attack
Like many of you, I woke up this New Year’s Day to the news about the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early hours of the morning.
New Year’s Eve Safety Tips from Attorney General Liz Murrill
“If you’re drinking alcohol, please do so responsibly.
Restaurant Owner Accused of Settlement Breach After Bench Collapse Incident
In an appeal arising from a personal injury case involving a collapsed bench at Felipe's restaurant.
Casino Patron Alleges Negligence Against Bally’s Corporation Following Injury
Shaquita Spearman has filed a lawsuit against Bally’s Corporation and associated entities alleging negligence after sustaining injuries at Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel.
Plaintiff Alleges Violations Against City Officials in False Arrest Case
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against city officials alleging false arrest and denial of medical care during incarceration leading to severe health issues.
Plaintiff Alleges Public Entity Responsible for New Orleans Airport Violated Disability Rights
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against those responsible for managing New Orleans Lakefront Airport over alleged ADA violations after encountering accessibility barriers during a visit in October 2024.
Former Employee Alleges Hotel Management Companies Engaged in Discrimination
A former housekeeping supervisor has taken legal action against Aimbridge Hospitality and Interstate Management Company for alleged racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Louisiana case at Supreme Court grapples with complex voting rights, redistricting case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a case focusing on balancing federal voting rights law and constitutional protections, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed ongoing disputes over redistricting in the state.
SULC Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell receives SUNO’s 2025 Living Legend Award
In a celebration of excellence and dedication to justice, the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will honor Southern University Law Center (SULC) professor Angela A. Allen-Bell with the prestigious Living Legends Award.
State attorney general, ACLU of Louisiana duel over enforcement of Ten Commandments law
Louisiana’s attorney general and the ACLU of Louisiana are giving school districts across the state contradictory guidance on how to comply with the new Ten Commandments law in the wake of an ongoing federal lawsuit.
Tips from Attorney General Murrill to protect yourself from porch pirates this holiday season
While most people are online shopping this Christmas season, this unfortunately means an increase in package thieves.
Fifth Circuit reinstates life sentence of convicted Louisiana murderer
"The Fifth Circuit reinstated a life sentence of convicted Louisiana murderer, Jessie Grace. On a day when Joe Biden is failing victims of heinous crimes and overriding the will of the people, we are grateful the Fifth Circuit got this one right! Great job by our Solicitor General’s team."
Louisiana Supreme Court reinstates most of man's $19M judgment
After re-examining an earlier ruling, the Louisiana Supreme Court has reinstated most of a $19 million judgment to a truck driver injured in a crash.
LBI Special Agents arrest former Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans employee for Misrepresentations Concerning Benefits over $10,000
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Special Agents arrested a former employee with the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans on December 20.
Federal government sues Louisiana over 'systemic' prisoner-release delays
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana and its corrections agency, alleging that the state has systematically violated inmates’ 14th Amendment rights by keeping many of them behind bars beyond their release dates.