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AstraZeneca sues Louisiana attorney general to stop enforcement of state law on discounted drugs
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals is suing Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry in federal court, alleging a state law that took effect Aug. 1 interferes with federal policies governing pricing caps on certain outpatient medications.
New Louisiana law on human trafficking not expected to have big effect on civil asset forfeiture policies
A new Louisiana law will require district attorneys to submit annual reports dealing with human trafficking and the value of civil asset forfeiture related to such crimes, but the law won’t do much to reform the larger issue of Louisiana’s asset forfeiture policies, observers say.
MMA law firm obtained $40 million through private investors, testimony reveals
A Houston law firm that has been repeatedly sanctioned for mass-filing more than 1,500 hurricane-related damages claims in Louisiana received as much as $40 million from a Florida hedge fund, according to court transcripts and those familiar with the legal proceedings.
Race for Louisiana attorney general gets more crowded as 2 Democrats enter fray
The race for Louisiana attorney general became more crowded last week as two Democrats entered the contest in hopes of succeeding Republican Jeff Landry, but the state’s current solicitor general, Liz Murrill, remains the top fundraiser.
St. Bernard Parish sues Port NOLA to block container facility
The St. Bernard Parish district attorney is suing the Port of New Orleans in state court, alleging that the port`s planned $1.8 billion international container facility should be blocked on jurisdictional grounds.
New law mandates 'In God We Trust' motto in all Louisiana classrooms
A new law that took effect this month requires the display of the national motto “In God We Trust” in all Louisiana public school classrooms – a move some opponents say will blur the line between church and state.
Louisiana woman sues Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly over Ozempic, Mounjaro side-effects
A Louisiana woman is suing the makers of Ozempic and Mounjaro, pharmaceuticals used to treat type-2 diabetes and obesity, alleging the drug companies failed to adequately warn of severe gastrointestinal side-effects that left her with permanent injuries.
Deposition: State agency delegated authority over coastal erosion lawsuits to private attorney
A top Louisiana environmental official farmed out responsibility for enforcing state permitting regulations that underlie ongoing coastal erosion lawsuits to a private attorney, according to a deposition made public through a public-records request.
Cyber attack that affected Louisiana motorists' personal data prompts litigation, identity theft warnings
A cyber attack reported in May that exposed the personal data of millions of Louisiana drivers is creating litigation headaches and potential financial burdens for the company that developed the MOVEit file-transfer software.
Louisiana McDonald's franchise penalized in federal child labor law probe
A McDonald’s franchise that operates 12 restaurants in the New Orleans area was assessed more than $56,000 in civil penalties for alleged child labor law violations, the U.S. Department of Labor reported.
Louisiana inmate wins $10,000 in civil damages for prison attack
An inmate who sustained chemical burns and stab wounds during an attack at an Iberville Parish prison while correctional staff stood by and did nothing received $10,000 in damages as a result of his federal lawsuit.
NFL calls on Defend New Orleans clothing brand to cease producing signature t-shirt
The NFL has sent a New Orleans clothing brand a cease-and-desist letter, alleging that Defend New Orleans Corp.’s designs constitute a trademark infringement and an unauthorized use of the league’s and the New Orleans Saints’ logos.
New Orleans Archdiocese paying $13 million to lawyers, accountants in clergy abuse cases
The New Orleans Archdiocese is paying attorneys and accountants about $13 million in the ongoing bankruptcy proceedings stemming from clergy abuse cases, according to federal court documents filed this month.
New Louisiana law mandates companies to give workers time off for cancer screenings
A new Louisiana law requiring employers to give workers unpaid time off for cancer screenings and genetic testing will take effect Aug. 1.
Juveniles housed at Angola prison routinely do three days in isolation, court filing says
Juveniles being housed at Louisiana State Penitentiary routinely spend about three days in solitary confinement when they arrive there, leaving their cells for only eight minutes a day to shower, according to federal court records.
Edwards' veto of gender-care bill overridden by state lawmakers
A measure prohibiting gender-affirming care for Louisiana minors and altering appearance based on a minor’s perception of sexual identity was the sole bill to become law as a result of last week’s veto-override session.
Louisiana 6th among all states in new personal injury lawsuit study
Louisiana had the sixth highest share of personal injury lawsuits per capita among the 50 states during the year ending March 31, with 16.71 lawsuits being filed per 100,000 residents, according to a Florida law firm.
Federal appeals court declines to take up Louisiana sales tax complaint
A federal appeals court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a small Arizona firm that argued Louisiana’s system for paying taxes on remote sales is so complex that it illegally stymies interstate commerce.
Court dismisses Tesla lawsuit challenging Louisiana's ban on direct car sales
A federal judge in Louisiana has pulled the plug on Tesla Inc.’s legal arguments that allege the state’s restriction on direct car sales to consumers violates constitutional protections and state law.
Louisiana veto-override session could get under way next week
A legislative veto-override session could begin as early as next week, depending on whether a majority of Louisiana lawmakers favor moving forward with such a session by a deadline coming up on Thursday.