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Case activity for Arrowood Indemnity Company vs St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gretna, Louisiana on May 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arrowood Indemnity Company against Joseph Messina and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Gretna, Louisiana on May 27. -
Case activity for James Robinson vs SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY on May 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by James Robinson against Buckley Transport, Inc. , Jimmie Tate and SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY on May 25. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 05/21/2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Louisiana's high court sides with landowners in oil pipeline litigation
A recent Louisiana Supreme Court decision could cause oil and gas pipeline companies to be more cautious in exercising eminent domain rights when constructing pipelines in the state, according to an attorney who represented three plaintiffs in the litigation. -
Trial lawyer bills would encourage meritless litigation and divert coastal remediation funding
The long, drawn out saga of Louisiana’s coastal lawsuits continues, with bills crafted by trial lawyers that could encourage more meritless litigation and divert funding from our coast. -
Lawsuit: DCFS takes baby away from adoptive family to place with relative across country
The State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) wants to defend themselves against a foster home negligence accusation in federal court. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Louisiana Statewide Mask Mandate Lifted, Placing Business Owners in Control of Mask Policies
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate has been lifted, with some exceptions. -
Bill to end concealed carry permit requirement passes Louisiana Senate
A bill that would allow the carrying of concealed firearms without a permit passed the Louisiana Senate this week on a vote of 27-11 in spite of public safety concerns raised by law enforcement. -
LOUSIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards' 2021 Regular Session Remarks
I want to thank Father Paul Yi for the opening prayer, the Jaguar Battalion and Brittany Jackson – a music teacher at Sharon Hills Elementary for the anthem, and Rep. Barbara Freiberg for leading the pledge of allegiance. -
Jefferson Parish school officials, family to seek settlement in BB gun suspension case
The Jefferson Parish School Board and the family of a fourth-grader who was suspended for briefly moving a BB gun last year during an online class will take part in settlement talks in May to resolve a federal lawsuit. -
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: AG Landry Sues Biden Over Release Of Criminal Aliens
Attorney General Jeff Landry has sued the Biden Administration for its refusal to take custody of criminal aliens. -
Federal Judge grants Louisiana AG intervention in 9-year-old's federal case over BB gun suspension, boy's attorney says
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry will be part of the federal case over the suspension of a fourth-grader suspended after he moved a BB gun that his brother had tripped over during a virtual class, the boy's attorney in the case said. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 03/12/21
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Lloyd’s London wins suit demanding coverage for COVID-19-related business income loss
Lloyd’s London underwriters won’t be compelled to cover COVID-19-related business income loss sustained by restaurant companies doing business as Oceana Grill in New Orleans, following an Orleans Parish judge's ruling on Feb. 10. -
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: Former Judge and interim District Attorney Keva Landrum Joins Deutsch Kerrigan law firm
Keva Landrum, Former Chief Judge for Orleans Parish Criminal District Court and previous interim Orleans Parish District Attorney has joined New Orleans-based law firm, Deutsch Kerrigan. Landrum served as Chief Judge of the 41st Judicial District Criminal Court from January 2018 – July 2020 after having served as a Judge for Section E since 2008. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Norman Re-Elected President of Louisiana State Law Institute
Taylor Porter Special Counsel Rick Norman has been re-elected for his second year as President of the Louisiana State Law Institute. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Clinical, Software Expansions in Denham Springs, Bogalusa
Gov. John Bel Edwards and CEO Evon Roquemore of Brightside Clinic and Everso Systems announced that mental health clinic Brightside and behavioral health software-development firm Everso will create a combined 20 new direct jobs at their respective facilities in Bogalusa and Denham Springs, Louisiana. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Louisiana United States Attorneys Announce $26,541,823 in Awards to Address Local Criminal Justice Needs and Victim Rights Issues in Louisiana
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, and Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook, Western District of Louisiana, jointly announce that the State of Louisiana received a total of $26,541,823 in six United States Department of Justice grants to respond to critical issues in local law enforcement and victims’ rights and services.