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Regulatory Changes and Policy Updates Shaping Value-Based Behavioral Healthcare on March 21, 2025
Healthcare attorney Daniel Patten will be speaking on a panel at the VALUE Conference hosted by Behavioral Health Business.
Agents with Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest Lake Charles man for more than 105 counts of Possession and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Lake Charles man on multiple charges on March 12, 2025.
TikTok faces class-action lawsuit over alleged violations of children's privacy law
NEW ORLEANS — Two plaintiffs have filed a class-action lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, alleging that the social media platform illegally collects and sells the personal information of minor children without parental consent.
LSU Law Professor Keith Hall selected to deliver the Deans of Oil and Gas Practice Lecture at nation’s leading energy law conference
In recognition of his distinguished career teaching and practicing in energy law, LSU Law Professor Keith Hall was selected by the Institute for Energy Law to present the Deans of Oil and Gas Practice Lecture at the 76th Annual Energy Law Conference.
Plaintiff Alleges Public Transportation Provider Violated Disability Laws
Jason Porter has filed a lawsuit against Shreveport Transit Management Inc., alleging violations of disability rights laws after experiencing repeated discrimination while using their bus services in Louisiana.
Plaintiff Alleges Oil Giants' Negligence Led to Health Issues Post-Deepwater Horizon Spill
A Gulfport resident has filed a lawsuit against major oil corporations including BP and Halliburton over health issues allegedly caused by exposure to toxic substances following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010.
Plaintiff alleges police misconduct by New Orleans officer in civil rights violation
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed by Isais Benitez against a New Orleans police officer for alleged misconduct following a car accident incident in March 2024.
Louisiana MBDA Business Center & MetroMorphosis announce 2nd Annual EmpowerED Entrepreneurs: Accelerating Success Conference
The Louisiana MBDA Business Center and MetroMorphosis are proud to announce their partnership to host the 2nd Annual Small Business Conference - EmpowerED Entrepreneurs: Accelerating Success.
Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects $879,562,972.18 in FY 2024 Civil and Criminal Actions
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that the Eastern District of Louisiana collected $879,562,972.18 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2024.
Fifth Circuit overturns injunction blocking execution of Jessie Hoffman
A federal appeals court has overturned an injunction that put Tuesday’s scheduled execution of Jessie Hoffman on hold, potentially clearing the way for the inmate to die at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola by nitrogen gassing.
Get out of this court, Fifth Circuit tells insurer trying to avoid paying millions to men attacked by bouncer
NEW ORLEANS - An insurance company that made a bad bet on a Harris County personal injury lawsuit can't block the victorious plaintiffs from seeking the missing $2.2 million from a jury's verdict.
LSU Law honors scholarship benefactors, recipients at annual Scholarship Reception
As LSU Law Dean Alena Allen greeted scholarship benefactors and recipients at The Club at Union Square on Tuesday, Feb. 25, she reminded everyone of the important reason why the Law Center hosts its Scholarship Reception each year.
Attorney General Murrill warns Louisiana residents about fake toll scam texts
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is warning the public about a nationwide phishing scam.
Loyola University New Orleans Names Thomas A. Chambers New Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Loyola University New Orleans announced the appointment of Thomas A. Chambers, Ph.D., as Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. He will begin this role in early June.
Amendment 1 on state ballot would expand attorney discipline powers, use of specialty courts
Louisiana voters this month will determine the fate of a ballot measure that would give state lawmakers more flexibility to create specialty courts dealing with issues such as complex business issues –- something critics say would favor special interests.
Murrill warns Louisiana residents about fake toll scam texts
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office is warning the public about a nationwide phishing scam..
Agents with General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest Houma man after undercover chat operation
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from Houma on March 6, 2025.
Plaintiff Alleges Agricultural Giant’s Herbicide Caused Cancer
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against an agricultural corporation over claims that their herbicide caused his cancer diagnosis after decades of use.
Plaintiffs Accuse Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office of Negligence Leading to Inmate Death
Two mothers have filed a lawsuit against Bossier Parish officials following Jerry D. McCoy's death due to untreated alcohol withdrawal symptoms while incarcerated.
Federal judge blocks execution of Jessie Hoffman, but Louisiana's attorney general files emergency appeal
Louisiana’s attorney general has urged the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a federal judge’s decision to block the execution of inmate Jessie Hoffman, citing concerns that the state’s planned use of nitrogen gas may amount to cruel and unusual punishment.