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Judge enjoins further airing of anti-Landry TV ad labeled false and manipulative
Jeff Landry remains the leading Republican in this year’s Louisiana governor’s race, according to recent polling, even after the airing of a dark-money television ad that accused Landry of having a personal connection with a wealthy donor found with child pornography.
Louisiana inmates file class action over Angola prison's farm work requirements
Louisiana State Penitentiary inmates have filed a class action against public safety officials, alleging that they were illegally required to perform agricultural work at the Angola prison during humid, triple-digit weather for 2 cents an hour or less.
2 hedge funds seek to intervene in MMA law firm disciplinary proceedings
Two Florida hedge funds have filed motions in the Western District of Louisiana to become intervenors in disciplinary proceedings against a Houston law firm accused of participating in a litigation-harvesting scheme involving Louisiana hurricane-damage victims.
Juveniles removed from Angola prison facility amid continuing legal actions
Louisiana officials removed juvenile inmates from a controversial holding facility on the grounds of the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola on Friday, but the legal battle surrounding the conditions at the facility is continuing.
Federal judge orders removal of juveniles now being held at Angola prison
Louisiana corrections officials are appealing a recent federal court order that requires the Office of Juvenile Justice to remove all youth housed at the former death row at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola by Friday.
Ethics board recommends Landry pay penalty for alleged ethics violation
Gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry has labeled the Louisiana Ethics Board “heavily left-leaning” and a practitioner of election interference after the board filed ethics charges over his acceptance of private airfare for a trip to Hawaii.
Appeals court rules Biden administration illegally pressured social media platforms
A federal appeals court has affirmed that some federal agencies coerced social-media companies in violation of the First Amendment, but justices also narrowed a lower court decision in litigation advanced by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.
Online news site sues Baton Rouge, alleging discriminatory information-access policy
A federal judge has denied a motion by the city of Baton Rouge and its Police Department to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an online news outlet alleging city officials discriminate against “bloggers” when releasing information to the media.
Trial attorney donations to Landry raise concerns from tort reform supporters
GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry has reportedly received more than $700,000 from trial attorneys, a constituency that usually backs Democrats, prompting concerns that Landry might be less committed to civil litigation reforms than other hopefuls.
Entergy Louisiana among least helpful utilities for offering consumers conservation options, new study finds
Entergy Louisiana ranked 43rd among the nation`s 53 largest electric utilities in a new study examining the utilities’ energy efficiency programs, which help the companies avoid customer rate hikes.
Landry files amicus brief in support of RFK Jr.-aligned health group's media lawsuit
State Attorney General Jeff Landry is supporting the arguments of a Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-aligned group in its federal lawsuit accusing large media companies of conspiring to stamp out certain political viewpoints.
Louisiana program to get property insurers to expand coverage is 'a failure,' insurance commissioner-elect says
Louisiana’s insurance commissioner-elect, Republican Tim Temple, says he will not seek any additional funding for the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program, which offers matching funds to new and current property insurers to expand coverage in the state’s coastal areas.
Louisiana law degrees ranked fifth best in nation for return on investment
A law degree in Louisiana offers graduate students the fifth best return on investment among the 50 states, based on criteria such as tuition costs, job prospects, cost of living and potential future earnings, a new study concludes.
New Republican Governors Association ad slams Democrat Wilson's infrastructure record
A TV ad campaign launched by the Republican Governors Association blasts the sole Democrat running for Louisiana governor, former state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson, for alleged failures to make infrastructure repairs.
Waste disposal company challenges Louisiana permit restricting burning of explosives
An environmental permit restricting the burning of explosive hazardous waste at a plant near Colfax is facing challenges by the plant’s owner as well as a citizens group that has complained about the health effects of the plant’s operation.
Appeals court stays bond granted to former Louisiana judge convicted of sex crimes
A former Louisiana judge who was convicted of sex crimes against minors in 2020 is back in prison after an appeals court overturned a lower court decision granting Elzey “Jeffrey” Perilloux’s release from custody on a $300,000 bond.
Louisiana, Petroleum Institute sue Interior Department over offshore lease sale
The state of Louisiana, American Petroleum Institute and Chevron last week filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior secretary and other officials over what the plaintiffs say were last-minute changes to a major offshore lease sale.
Louisiana appeals court upholds law suspending filing deadlines in sex abuse claims
In a win for plaintiffs in child sexual abuse cases, a Louisiana appeals court has affirmed the constitutionality of a 2021 state law allowing accusers to file lawsuits that were previously barred by a statute of limitations.
Infrastructure bill allows Louisiana to cap more tan 500 orphaned oil, gas wells
The tens of millions of dollars in federal infrastructure funds flowing into Louisiana have led to the capping of more than 500 orphaned oil wells in the first half of the year – a record the governor says will be transformational for the state’s environment.
Louisiana energy regulators to decide on rule barring oil well venting, flaring
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources in the weeks ahead will decide whether to advance a rule to end routine venting and flaring of oil wells around the state – something environmentalists say will put the brakes on climate change.