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Law professor says lawsuit against NFL regarding pass interference non-call is unlikely to be successful
New Orleans attorney Frank D'Amico Jr. recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of New Orleans Saints season-ticket holders claiming that the National Football League should have called a pass interference penalty in the final minutes of the NFC Championship game in which the Los Angeles Rams beat the Saints 26-23. -
Lack of written agreement means former police chief faces struggle in suit against Cantrell, law professor says
Former New Orleans Police Chief Warren Riley recently filed suit against Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the city of New Orleans claiming breach of contract after he claims he was not given a position that was allegedly orally agreed upon. -
Law professor calls arrest of teacher at Vermilion Parish School Board meeting a violation of First Amendment rights
A teacher at Rene Rost Middle School in Kaplan has filed a lawsuit against the Vermilion Parish School Board and a police officer after she alleges she was prohibited from participating in a school board meeting and then arrested. -
Former New Orleans police chief faces uphill fight in breach of contract suit against Cantrell, law professor says
Warren Riley, a former New Orleans police chief, recently filed a lawsuit against Mayor LaToya Cantrell alleging she offered him a job in her administration and later revoked the offer. -
Outcome of Port Allen police officer's discrimination suit will depend on facts he can present, attorney says
A former Port Allen police officer is suing the Police Department alleging he was the victim of religious discrimination in his former workplace, a recent posting on theadvocate.com said. -
Eminent domain laws at heart of suit challenging Bayou Bridge Pipeline, law professor says
The Center for Constitutional Rights is suing the owners of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline in the Atchafalaya Basin claiming that Energy Transfer Partners violated constitutional law by using the land without consent from the landowners. -
New Orleans attorney to permanently resign for implementing settlements without client approval
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – New Orleans attorney Joshua William Christie was allowed to permanently resign following an Oct. 29 Louisiana Supreme Court order over allegations he implemented settlement agreements without clients approval. -
Student sues Loyola University New Orleans after his suspension regarding sexual assault allegations
NEW ORLEANS – A former Loyola University New Orleans student recently filed a federal suit against the college after he was suspended by the school following accusations of sexual assault involving another student and alleged violations of the school's code of conduct policy. -
Texas judge rejects call to dismiss DACA lawsuit
U.S. District Judge Andrew S. Hanen entered a one-sentence order rejecting a motion to dismiss a multistate effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA, filed Tuesday by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund . -
Report says police shooting protestors held in 'unconstitutional conditions' in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
A recently released report details the prison conditions faced by those punished for protesting police over the death of Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old African-American man who was held down and shot to death by Baton Rouge police officers. -
New Orleans city councilman awaits decision on second suspension from practicing law
Only months before voters take to the polls to decide whether to re-elect New Orleans City Councilman James Gray, the Louisiana Supreme Court has handed Gray another suspension from practicing law. -
Suspended judge announces retirement
A Louisiana district judge has announced plans to retire in the midst of serving a yearlong suspension related to a pattern of abuse of his powers. -
Louisiana attorney general disbands controversial task force
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recently disbanded a special task force that he had set up to fight crime in New Orleans. -
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Ville Platte deputy named in lawsuit for alleged sexual coercion
The City of Ville Platte and its police department are facing a lawsuit involving the alleged actions of its City Marshall Deputy Arthur Phillips. -
Federal judge to decide if Black Lives Matter can be sued
A U.S. district judge is expected to determine if a Louisiana police officer's lawsuit against Black Lives Matter can proceed. -
Terrebonne Parish pays blog operators $50,000 to settle free-speech case
Terrebonne Parish has paid $50,000 to settle a lawsuit with a Houma couple after their home was searched by the sheriff’s office. -
Louisiana judge recuses herself from daughter’s case
A Louisiana judge has recused herself from a defamation of character lawsuit that her daughter filed. -
Louisiana Supreme Court reviews records fight with St. Landry Parish district attorney's office
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a battle over an inmate's public records request, though the high court has yet to rule on the matter. -
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. -
Retired Supreme Court Justice presented with St. Ives Award from Loyola
NEW ORLEANS — Former Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeannette Knoll recently was presented with the St. Ives Award by the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Alumni Association.