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Louisiana regulators sued over efforts to police hemp product sales
Makers of consumable hemp products are suing the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), arguing that the agency’s recent crackdown on goods containing the psychoactive component THC exceeds its authority. -
Librarian sues Louisiana's lieutenant governor, alleging he improperly removed her from job
A state librarian is suing a potential candidate for governor, Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, in state court, alleging Nungesser fired her after she reported him to the FBI and Louisiana agencies for advancing “questionable contracts.” -
Judge's lawsuit challenging 19th District jurists over seniority issues is dismissed
A Louisiana judge’s lawsuit against his 19th Judicial District colleagues over seniority rules and civil court assignments was dismissed last week after a special judge concluded judges are immune from being sued over such administrative actions. -
Impact of recent flooding on Baton Rouge courts expected to vary
BATON ROUGE – The August flooding in the Baton Rouge area closed the 19th Judicial District Court for six straight workdays, but a professor expects little delay in civil cases. -
AIDS Healthcare Foundation hopes settlement resolves conflict among other agencies
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), which is the largest clinic provider in the East Baton Rouge parish and services more than 1,500 patients, most of whom are HIV positive, accused Baton Rouge of abusing its authority in the awarding of Ryan White Care Act funding for only three eight services provided by AHF. They filed a suit against the city to dispute the limited funding, and the issue was settled in late April. -
Sanctity of confession stands for now, but Louisiana Supreme Court to have final say
BATON ROUGE–After Judge Mike Caldwell of the 19th Judicial District ruled earlier this year that a priest does not have to reveal alleged wrongdoings heard in confession, the ruling was automatically sent for appeal to Louisiana's Supreme Court. -
AIDS Healthcare Foundation alleges discrimination in Louisiana funding distribution
BATON ROUGE – Having the most cases of AIDS per capita in the nation, Baton Rouge is often challenged in distributing federal funding between the organizations trying to provide care to those patients. Now, one group is alleging the most recent distribution of federal funds was unfair and is suing to have it changed.