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Sofia Vergara's frozen embryo case could make history
NEW ORLEANS — Major legal precedent would be set if the former boyfriend of actress Sofia Vergara was granted custody of her frozen embryos. -
More than 100 people found guilty of swindling BP Deepwater Horizon Fund out of millions
NEW ORLEANS — More than 100 people, including a former employee, are facing jail time after they were convicted of conning millions from the BP Deepwater Horizon Fund. -
Baton Rouge officer involved in Alton Sterling shooting faces lawsuit for teen arrest
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police Department officer under investigation for the fatal shooting death of Alton Sterling in July has been named in a new federal civil-rights lawsuit in the beating of a teenager during last April's Baton Rouge Earth Day celebration. -
Transgender inmate's rape case against Orleans Justice Center set for trial
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has set a court date of June 2017 for a lawsuit in which a transgender inmate says she was raped while locked in the same cell with a male prisoner last September. -
Former assistant district attorney permanently disbarred following bribery plea
LAFAYETTE — A former district attorney in Lafayette has been permanently stripped of his license to practice law in the state of Louisiana after his involvement in a bribery scheme. -
Baton Rouge to pay DeRay McKesson, police protesters in settlement
BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a settlement recently with Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson and other police protesters totaling approximately $100,000. The settlement comes after more than 200 people were arrested during protests after the July 5 shooting death of Alton Sterling, an unarmed black man, by Baton Rouge police. -
Baton Rouge police officer sues Black Lives Matter activist for injuries sustained during local protests
BATON ROUGE — A local police officer recently filed a lawsuit against Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson after the officer allegedly was injured during a protest. -
Tulane grad, Alabama judge being considered as Scalia replacement
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that he will choose one of the names on his previously announced “shortlist” of 11 judges to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who died last February, which includes a judge from the South. -
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. -
Court dismisses wrongful death lawsuit against LMPD officer who shot a man eight times
LOUISVILLE — United States District Court Judge Charles Simpson III recently dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer who allegedly fatally shot a 28-year-old man in 2014. -
No law prevents suspended judges from other 'public service,' legal ethics expert says
NEW ORLEANS – There are no state laws barring a judge from collecting a check for doing municipal work while serving out the terms of a misconduct suspension, says a legal ethics expert as just such a case is occurring. -
New Orleans barber brutalized, arrested in case of racial profiling and mistaken identity
NEW ORLEANS -- An African American barber alleges he was unconstitutionally removed from his vehicle and beaten by state police in a case of mistaken identity, according to a lawsuit he filed in district court. -
Impact of recent flooding on Baton Rouge courts expected to vary
BATON ROUGE – The August flooding in the Baton Rouge area closed the 19th Judicial District Court for six straight workdays, but a professor expects little delay in civil cases. -
Compliance administrator named to embattled Orleans Parish Prison under DOJ consent decree order
NEW ORLEANS — The new compliance director taking the reins of the Orleans Justice Center comes to Louisiana from Maryland with 40 years of experience in corrections. -
Woman files suit against Loyola University after fall, alleges negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A New Jersey woman claims that she fell from some steps while visiting a university and was injured. -
Former state attorney Reed suspended after fraud convictions
NEW ORLEANS - Despite requests from his attorney to hold off on the decision, former state prosecutor Walter Reed has been suspended from law practice by the Louisiana Supreme Court. -
'Disability inactive status' for former New Orleans prosecutor meant to protect clients
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court recently placed embattled former federal prosecutor Jan Mann on "disability inactive status," which prevents her from furthering practicing law. -
Former Louisiana AG claims immunity, asks for dismissal of retaliation suit
BATON ROUGE–Former Louisiana Attorney General James D. “Buddy” Caldwell is using an oft-cited elected official immunity defense to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses him and others of retaliating against a Fourth Judicial Court judge. -
Disturbing 4th District Court legal battle between judges continues
MONROE – A lengthening series of lawsuits that pits 4th Judicial District Court judges, attorneys and other legal professionals against one another raises serious questions regarding the credibility and legitimacy of the justice system in Ouachita and Morehouse Parish, as well as the ability of the court and legal community to fulfill its public obligations and responsibilities. -
Spirit of St. Ignatius bestowed on Loyola-New Orleans’ Locascio
NEW ORLEANS – Kaitlin L. Locascio didn’t seem any different than any of the other 90 students taking Isabel Medina’s constitutional law class at Loyola University's Law School in New Orleans.