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Diversity Task Force submits recommendations to LSU Law Center
The Diversity Task Force at the Paul M. Hebert Louisiana State University Law Center is working to raise awareness and acceptance for cultural and ethnic diversity in their program. -
Appeals court backs Louisiana attorney general, bans EPA rule
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked an EPA ruling the Louisiana attorney general says would have unjustly affected thousands of property owners in the state. -
Louisana Democratic Party calls attorney general's re-election campaign ugly
Opponents of Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell are calling his re-election campaign ugly. -
A.G. candidate Landry pledges transparency
An organization working to hold attorney general candidates accountable says Louisiana attorney general candidate Jeff Landry has made a pledge to be transparent in office. -
New Orleans attorney elected to Federation of Defense & Corporate
Attorney Liz Roussel, partner and executive committee member at Adams and Reese in New Orleans, has been elected to join the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. -
Uber sued by Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office
The Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office filed lawsuits in September against eight people accused of illegally driving or lending cars to be driven for Uber in unincorporated parts of the parish. -
Shreveport attorney scolded by judge for lawsuit
Shreveport attorney John Settle Jr. has come under fire after a recent ruling by ad hoc Judge Edward Bleich and is accused of using the court system for political and publicity means. -
Hurricane Katrina symposium scheduled at Southern University Law Center
“The most important thing to remember is that when governmental agencies fail the community, those agencies are not immune from judicial review,” Guillory told the Record. -
Tort reform a deciding issue as gubernatorial race approaches
As the gubernatorial race heats up, one divisive issue emerges that will certainly have a significant impact on the election: tort reform. -
Legal watchdogs, trade organization speak out on legal climate following poll ranking Louisiana 2nd worst in nation
NEW ORLEANS – On the heels of a survey ranking Louisiana as having the second worst legal climate in the country, prominent business organizations and legal reformers are speaking out. -
Poll: Louisiana ranks next to last in legal climate survey; Orleans Parish one of worst local courts in nation
NEW ORLEANS – For the third year straight Louisiana has been ranked as the second worst legal climate in the nation according to a survey of business leaders. -
Plaintiff's attorneys defend spending $775K to elect Louisiana Supreme Court Justice; Oppose oil company attempts to recuse him from 'legacy lawsuits'
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeff Hughes -
Judge Zainey disregards Bayou Corne class complaints, grants class counsel $12 million in legal fees; Residents consider asking Bar for reprimand
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole. -
Prolific campaign donor Beasley Allen law firm granted several state contracts, deputized by Alabama AG in Deepwater Horizon case
Jere Beasley, founding partner of Beasley Allen. -
Upset Bayou Corne residents told to 'move on with your lives' after complaints of lawyer mistreatment
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole. -
Special master in Bayou Corne sinkhole settlement admits he served as attorney for plaintiffs’ counsel; Impartiality called into question
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole. -
Bayou Corne residents allege they were “mistreated and manipulated” by lead attorneys and special master, granted grievance hearing
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole. -
Reincorporation of financially troubled Renaissance Rx occurred days before multi-million dollar investment
Dr. Tarun Jolly, founder of Renaissance Rx -
New Orleans-based biotech firm Renaissance Rx hit by layoffs, future of company in question
Renaissance Rx may still operate at the New Orleans Bio Innovation Center, though the company name is not advertised on the exterior. Approximately 10 other companies that operate at the center list their presence.
