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Law firm that represents Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accusers sued by Louisiana clients
A Houston attorney representing plaintiffs who allege hip-hop entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs engaged in sexual abuse and exploitation now faces a pair of lawsuits in Louisiana accusing the lawyer of negligently or fraudulently withholding settlement funds.
2 New Orleans law firms charged with insurance fraud, staging of vehicle accidents
Two New Orleans law firms and eight individuals have been charged for their involvement in a wide-ranging conspiracy to stage vehicle accidents and commit insurance fraud in a new federal indictment unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Attorney: New Louisiana law unconstitutionally muzzles newsgathering, police coverage
Reporters are now more hesitant to cover crime stories in certain situations after the enactment of a Louisiana law allowing police officers to bar the public from getting within 25 feet of them, attorneys for news organizations argued in federal court last week.
Meta plans for massive AI data center in northeast Louisiana pose ratepayer risks, critics say
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, will construct a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, promising technological innovation and jobs, but critics question the project’s economic benefits and future impact on taxpayers.
Louisiana civil justice system ranked 10th worst in nation in new Judicial Hellholes report
A Louisiana tort-reform group is lamenting the state being designated the 10th worst civil justice system in the nation in a new report published by American Tort Reform Federation.
Judge grants injunction against state agencies' sweeps of New Orleans homeless encampments
An Orleans Parish judge has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents state agencies from removing homeless encampments in downtown New Orleans without respecting the constitutional rights of those affected.
Judge dismisses Louisiana senators' lawsuit aimed at delaying ethics administrator hiring
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by two state senators that sought to delay the hiring of a new Board of Ethics administrator, adding another chapter to a simmering dispute between the Louisiana Legislature and the board.
Louisiana attorney general urges federal judge to end consent decree on New Orleans Police Department
State Attorney General Liz Murrill has urged a federal court to lift a 12-year-old consent decree governing the operation of the New Orleans Police Department, saying that the decree is siphoning more than $1.4 million from city coffers annually.
Special session produces bills to flatten income tax, boost Louisiana sales tax
Louisiana lawmakers adjourned their special session on Friday and sent the governor measures to reduce the corporate income tax, flatten personal income taxes and bump up the state sales tax, but some critics are not sold on the plan.
State court rejects Baton Rouge high school's request for injunction against athletic association's penalties
A Baton Rouge judge has affirmed the Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s decision to require a local high school to forfeit eight wins during the 2024 football season, leaving University Laboratory School (ULS) without a playoff spot.
Fifth Circuit pauses lower-court injunction against Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
A federal appeals court has overturned a statewide injunction blocking enforcement of Louisiana’s new law requiring the placement of the Ten Commandments in all public-school classrooms.
New Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in classrooms is unconstitutional, judge finds
A new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed prominently in all public school classrooms was found unconstitutional by a federal judge who characterized the statute as coercive and discriminatory.
St. John's school board to shutter elementary school in the wake of environmental lawsuits
Amid ongoing litigation over chemical emissions and school desegregation, the St. John the Baptist Parish school board has voted to close an elementary school located about 450 feet from a petrochemical plant.
Louisiana catering firm sues Biloxi Shuckers baseball team for breach of contract
A Louisiana catering company is suing the Mississippi-based Biloxi Shuckers baseball team in federal court for allegedly breaching a contract during the 2024 season for the sale of food items at the team’s home games.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Louisiana's long-running congressional redistricting dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a long-running legal dispute over congressional redistricting in Louisiana in the wake of a lawsuit filed by “non-African Americans” that challenges the legality of the state’s second majority-Black congressional district.
2 Baton Rouge therapists file suit over state law restricting their use of psychological terms
Two Baton Rouge therapists are suing an occupational regulatory board and seeking to overturn a state law that bars practitioners from using terms such as “psychology” and “psychological” unless they are licensed psychologists.
Louisiana high court overturns state law allowing lawyers in Legislature to delay their legal cases
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing state legislators who are also attorneys to delay court proceedings when those schedules conflict with their legislative duties.
Catholic Diocese of Alexandria seeks 'mediated resolution' for sexual abuse victims
The Diocese of Alexandria is moving to conduct a “mediated resolution” with victims of alleged sexual abuse by priests prior to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy – a scenario that may offer both benefits and challenges for abuse victims, according to observers.
Federal regulators reject Energy Transfer bid for review of competitor's Louisiana pipeline project
A northern Louisiana energy project that will bring natural gas from the Haynesville Shale region to Gulf Coast markets will not be subject to oversight from federal regulators, a panel decided last month.
Louisiana roofing company hit with cease-and-desist order after allegedly trying to defraud homeowners, insurer
Exercising enhanced enforcement powers in a new state law, Louisiana’s insurance commissioner has issued a cease-and-desist order to a roofing contractor over an alleged attempt to defraud homeowners and their insurer.