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How to revive historical Hotel Lincoln will have no bearing in title case, Baton Rouge attorney says
Whatever the outcome of a lawsuit against the former owners of the Hotel Lincoln is, it won't be over how best to preserve the historic property, a local commercial attorney said during a recent interview. -
Louisiana House of Representatives passes controversial free speech bill
The Louisiana House recently passed a free speech bill over concerns that controversial guests wouldn’t be allowed to speak at the state's public university campuses. -
House bill aims to allow marriages for people without birth certificates
BATON ROUGE — A new bill in the House would pave the way for Louisiana citizens to obtain a marriage license without a birth certificate, a move applauded by a Vietnamese-American man recently denied the right to marry. -
Judge suing judge case is not run-of-the-mill
LAFAYETTE — A legal-ethics expert says a pending case challenging the competency of a federal judge in Louisiana has several components that are outside the norm of a typical civil lawsuit. -
U.S. citizen born in refugee camp challenges state law after being denied marriage certificate
NEW ORLEANS — A 31-year-old U.S. citizen born in a refugee camp is suing the state of Louisiana over a law that requires a birth certificate to marry. -
Individuals on felony parole, probation file suit to get voting rights back
BATON ROUGE – A lawsuit in Baton Rouge looks to give voting rights back to individuals on probation or parole for felony crimes. -
Age-restricting law for exotic dancers reeks of sexism disguised as chivalry, attorney says
A new law restricting the age of exotic dancers to 21 or older is unconstitutional and reeks of sexism and paternalism disguised as chivalry, says attorney -
Senate candidate sues Southern Media & Opinion Research, claiming wrong party affiliation listed
BATON ROUGE – U.S. Senate candidate Troy Hebert filed a lawsuit and restraining order against Southern Media & Opinion Research and pollster Bernie Pinsonat for allegedly releasing incorrect information that affected his chances of taking part in candidate forums. -
La. bill to limit timeframe for real estate appraisal complaints likely to be reintroduced next year
BATON ROUGE—A bill that would have limited the amount of time that can elapse before a real estate appraiser is sued for an error failed in the Louisiana House of Representatives earlier this year, but the legislative assistant who brought the bill to its sponsor said he and others are planning to revive the measure next year and think it will pass then. -
Attorney Frank Simoneaux inducted into LSU’s Hall of Distinction
BATON ROUGE — A local attorney and four other Louisiana State University (LSU) alumni were inducted into the prestigious LSU Hall of Distinction on March 4. -
A balanced courtroom needs a full jury box
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch -
A year after massive settlement, legislature moves to exempt state subsidized insurer from class action lawsuits
Dan “Blade” Morrish, R-Jennings -
Southern University Law School alums to receive prestigious honor
BATON ROUGE – Two alums from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge are to be honored on the Nation’s Best Advocates list at the National Bar Association (NBA) annual conference in July. -
Lawsuit lending bill defeated in committee
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Conservative blogger sues state officials after access to public records denied
Scott McKay, editor of The Hayride BATON ROUGE – The editor of the Louisiana online news website and blog The Hayride is suing the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives record custodians after he was allegedly denied access to records. -
Three judicial elections won outright, four headed to runoff
Sandra Cabrina Jenkins (D-New Orleans) was one of three outright winners in yesterday's judicial elections after she upset two-term incumbent Charles Jones (D-New Orleans) in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. NEW ORLEANS – Of seven judicial elections held throughout the state yesterday four are headed to a Dec. 8 runoff after candidates failed to garner 50 percent of the popular vote. -
Natural Resources committee chairman sponsors bill on 'legacy lawsuits'
Representative Gordon E. Dove The chairman of the Louisiana House of Representatives Natural Resources committee has drafted a bill that would provide legal reform in the environmental remediation of old oilfields. -
Louisiana lawmakers propose new BP oil spill legislation
Connick Several proposed new laws in Louisiana's legislature would make it easier for Louisiana residents to sue BP, eliminating filing deadlines and retroactively nullifying settlement agreements. -
Business group never behind Senate's contingency bill
Chaisson (D) BATON ROUGE - A Louisiana business group says it refused to support the Senate version of a bill that would have allowed the Louisiana attorney general to hire private attorneys to sue BP on a contingency fee.