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New Orleans lifts stun gun ban
While stun guns are now legal for New Orleans residents to carry thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, other non-lethal weapons are still banned in the city. -
Chief Justice Bernette Johnson says war on drugs isn't fiscally conservative
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court’s Chief Justice recently blasted her colleagues for upholding an 18-year prison sentence for a man who was convicted of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana, calling the punishment “ridiculous” and fiscally irresponsible. -
Airbnb working with New Orleans officials to ensure listings meet registration ordinances
NEW ORLEANS — Airbnb continues to work with city officials to enact its registration policy for users of the home-sharing network. -
Baton Rouge facility developer claims his audit was sabotaged for racial reasons
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge construction development executive is suing the state of Louisiana and an auditor for allegedly accusing him of mismanaging funds simply because he is black. -
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. -
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Johnson & Johnson, Bayer prevail in first of 18,000 Xarelto trials
After emerging victorious in the first of more than 18,000 suits filed against them, Xarelto maker Johnson & Johnson and Bayer Pharmaceuticals are vowing to remain as vigilant as ever in defending their reputations. -
Three generations of Loyola law graduates to work together at Louisiana firm
When Mary Petruccelli entered Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 1969, she was one of five females in a class of 80 students. -
Judge rules New Orleans has right to remove Confederate statue after private citizen filed suit
A monument supporter filed suit against the City of New Orleans last week claiming the city did not have the right to remove the statue of Confederate Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard from New Orleans City Park. -
BP settles oil spill disaster with Plaquemines Parish for $45M
A coastal Louisiana parish, damaged in the great oil spill, finally reached a settlement with the oil company after seven years. -
Mother sues after son hangs himself at Jackson mental hospital
The mother of a 19-year-old who hanged himself in a hospital last year is now suing the Louisiana Department of Health and nine staff members for failing to prevent her son's death. -
Father of welder killed in explosion at Packaging Corporation of America facility files suit
Jody Gooch was working in an unsafe environment, but the company should have been aware of that, the lawsuit claims. -
Xarelto makers win first case, prepare to defend others
The companies defending a lawsuit filed against them for safety concerns over blood-thinning drug Xarelto say their first win in a string of bellwether court cases bolsters their claims the drug is safe and contains proper patient warnings. -
Louisiana governor and AG bickering continues with $4 million lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS — A lawsuit filed against Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards over $4 million that is allegedly owned Attorney General Jeff Landry is the newest dispute between the two high-profile government officials. -
New Orleans city councilman calls for investigation into 'fake subpoenas'
Now that top prosecutors at two parishes known to have been issuing “fake subpoenas” have vowed to end the practice, James Williams, a New Orleans city councilman, has said it’s time to take a real assessment of all the damage. -
Attorney drops lawsuit against Shreveport-Caddo Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission in public records case
Lawsuit alleged MPC failed to comply with public records laws. -
Former district attorney accused of sexual extortion sued by alleged victim's mother
Harry Morel, the former St. Charles Parish district attorney, is being sued by the mother of one of his alleged sexual extortion victims. -
Pro-Choice advocates applaud federal judge's decision to strike down Louisiana abortion restriction
After a federal judge recently struck down a Louisiana law that required doctors who performed abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, pro-choice advocates hope lawmakers will switch their focus to real issues that impact the health and wellbeing of their constituents. -
Louisiana lawmaker: Legacy oil lawsuits slow job growth
MORGAN CITY — A Louisiana state representative attributes the state's slow job recovery to its backlog of legacy lawsuits against the oil industry. -
Louisiana courts use mix of civil, common law
Legal experts say Louisiana takes a unique approach to its courts, with judges blending two systems to make rulings. -
Exhibit on Jewish attorneys in Nazi Germany opens at Louisiana Supreme Court Museum
The exhibit "Lawyers Without Rights: Jewish Lawyers in Germany under the Third Reich" opens on April 28 at the Louisiana Supreme Court Museum on Royal Street.