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Saturday, January 18, 2025

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Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Gonzales man for Pornography Involving Juveniles and Sexual Abuse of an Animal

By The Louisiana Record |
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Gonzales man on December 4.

Maritime Worker Sues Offshore Companies Over Unsafe Conditions Leading to Injury

By Louisiana Record |
Stephen Meche has filed a lawsuit against three offshore companies alleging negligence after sustaining serious injuries while working on a vessel.

Former State Employee Alleges Retaliation by Louisiana Department Over Discrimination Complaints

By Louisiana Record |
Cynthia L. Coleman has filed a lawsuit against the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services alleging wrongful termination due to retaliation for prior discrimination complaints against another state agency.

Appeals court says trespasser failed to prove cause of injuries

By Chris Dickerson |
A Louisiana state appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of Bordon Dairy Company in a liability case.

Librarian Sues Self-Proclaimed Library Watchdog Over Defamation Claims

By Louisiana Record |
Amanda Jones, an elementary school librarian from Louisiana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Dan Kleinman, accusing him of falsely labeling her as someone who sexualizes children through his blog and social media posts.

Parents Allege Jefferson Parish Institutions Violated Civil Rights Over Daughter's Detention

By Louisiana Record |
A family is suing multiple institutions in Jefferson Parish for allegedly violating their civil rights after their daughter was detained following an offhand remark interpreted as a threat.

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer ExxonMobil Engaged in Defamation After Wrongful Termination

By Louisiana Record |
Michael Aldridge has filed a lawsuit against his former employer ExxonMobil in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

PhD Candidate Alleges Retaliation by University Following Sexual Assault Report

By Louisiana Record |
A PhD candidate has filed a lawsuit against Tulane University claiming retaliation after reporting sexual assault during a research trip in Ecuador.

Plaintiff alleges management company liable for slip and fall injury

By Louisiana Record |
A legal dispute unfolds as Elizabeth Wells sues Interstate Management Company following a slip and fall incident resulting in serious injuries.

10 LSU Law alumni included on 2024 LSU100 list of fastest-growing Tiger-led businesses

By The Louisiana Record |
Six companies led by LSU Law alumni made the 2024 LSU100 list of the fastest-growing Tiger-led businesses, with the Trichell Law Firm LLC, owned by 2014 LSU Law alumnus Chase Trichell, ranking second on the list.

Murrill joins push to put Biden administration on notice about another student loan rule

By Chris Dickerson |
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is part of a coalition of 23 state AGs working in an effort to stop what it calls the Biden administration’s fourth illegal attempt to “saddle working Americans with someone else’s” student loan debt.

Judge grants injunction against state agencies' sweeps of New Orleans homeless encampments

By Michael Carroll |
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.

Federal Court Orders Harris Jewelry to Restore its Website and Claims Portal for Servicemembers to Request Refunds

By The Louisiana Record |
A federal court has ordered Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and renotify consumers, most of whom are active duty servicemembers, to submit their claims for refunds.

Judge dismisses Louisiana senators' lawsuit aimed at delaying ethics administrator hiring

By Michael Carroll |
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 Liz Murrill Offers Black Friday Safety Tips

By The Louisiana Record |
Black Friday is the busiest shopping day of the entire year. While many people may be looking for the best deals, Attorney General Liz Murrill encourages everyone to be vigilant and beware of possible scams.

Federal court orders Harris Jewelry to reopen claims process for military consumers

By Kyla Asbury |
BATON ROUGE — A federal court has mandated Harris Jewelry to reopen its claims process and notify eligible consumers, many of whom are active-duty service members, to file claims for refunds by Dec. 21.

“Sneaux” Will Fall Next Week at Loyola University New Orleans

By The Louisiana Record |
The forecast calls for Sneaux! Dreaming of a white Christmas? “Sneaux,” will fall from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, at Loyola University New Orleans, 6363 St. Charles Ave., at the University’s annual winter celebration.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Offers Cyber Monday Safety Tips

By The Louisiana Record |
Many Louisianans may want to avoid the large Black Friday crowds and instead purchase gifts and items on Cyber Monday.

Appeals court reverses, remands case involving defective DG bleach cleaner

By Chris Dickerson |
A Louisiana appeals court has reversed and remanded a case in which a woman says she was injured by a defective bottle of bleach cleaner at a Dollar General store.

Parents Allege State Agency's Overreach in Newborn Custody Battle

By Louisiana Record |
A gripping lawsuit filed by Lyndon Cummings and Nisa Martin accuses Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) of unlawfully seizing their newborn daughter without due process.