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More defendants added to free-speech lawsuit against Lafayette library board president
Plaintiffs who filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the former president of the Lafayette library board violated free-speech rights at public meetings are moving to expand the number of defendants in the litigation. -
Business advocate Jim Harris dies at age 77 in Baton Rouge
Jim Harris, a Louisiana business advocate for more than three decades who was known for his gentlemanly demeanor and three-piece suits, died of an extended illness this week in Baton Rouge at the age of 77. -
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announces Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to the following Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Federal judge dismisses Lafayette's motion in inter-parish battle over levee project
St. Martin Parish has won an initial skirmish in its legal battle against Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) over the legality of LCG’s removal of an earthen levee on the St. Martin side of the Vermilion Bayou in a bid to improve storm water flow. -
Trump administration considered Landry for election fraud 'special counsel'
The disclosure during the Jan. 6 Committee hearings this month that state Attorney General Jeff Landry was considered for a “special counsel” post to investigate election fraud in the 2020 election likely won’t hurt his future political aspirations. -
‘On the Road’ Hybrid Training Series CLE
‘On the Road’ Hybrid Training Series CLE. -
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022. -
Jeffrey Riggs Appointed to Louisiana State Bar Association Board of Governors
Jeffrey Riggs Appointed to Louisiana State Bar Association Board of Governors. -
U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
U.S. Attorney’s Office Commemorates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. -
Lafayette seeks to get last laugh by getting comedian to pay $33,000 in lawyer fees
A comedian who was sued by the Lafayette mayor-president over a made-up, satirical antifa event at a local mall is now on the hook for the consolidated government’s attorney fees after courts rejected motions to dismiss the lawsuit. -
Lafayette-St. Martin Parish dispute over 'spoil bank' goes to court
Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) sued St. Martin Parish last week in anticipation that the parish was about to hit LCG with a lawsuit objecting to Lafayette’s removal of dirt levee material along the Vermilion Bayou. -
Class action lawsuit alleges design, construction defects in D.R. Horton homes
A Youngville couple has filed a class-action lawsuit against homebuilder D.R. Horton, alleging their home has been beset by design and construction defects that led to water intrusion and rampant toxic mold. -
Congressional redistricting issue now in lawmakers' hands after Edwards' veto
Gov. John Bel Edwards tossed a political hot potato back to the state Legislature last week when he vetoed the lawmakers’ proposed congressional district boundaries for the decade ahead. -
Lawsuit against Union Pacific alleges Chicot Aquifer contamination poses risk to public
An amended lawsuit has been filed against Union Pacific involving contamination of the Chicot Aquifer, where Lafayette area business owners and their attorney allege their properties are at risk. -
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge James F. Mckay III Announces His Retirement
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge James F. Mckay III Announces His Retirement. -
Lafayette City Court judge disqualified after viral video showed she made racial slurs
The state Supreme Court has temporarily disqualified a Lafayette City Court judge after a video indicated that Judge Michelle Odinet made racial slurs in the wake of a burglary attempt at her home. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A
The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A. -
Lafayette Police Department sued for battery, excessive force
LAFAYETTE - Dennis Lazard filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 24 in the Western District of Louisiana against the Lafayette Police Department through the City of Lafayette, Officer Pablo Estrada and Chief of Police Thomas Glover St. for violation of the Fourth and Fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution. -
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. -
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of December 3, 2021
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of December 3, 2021.