United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, and Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook, Western District of Louisiana, jointly announce that the State of Louisiana received a total of $26,541,823 in six United States Department of Justice grants to respond to critical issues in local law enforcement and victims’ rights and services.
Taylor Porter recently provided an update regarding Louisiana Gov. Edwards’ announcement that the state would remain in Phase Two until at least July 24.
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, announced the award of Department of Justice grants to Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office ($161,045), Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office ($76,357), Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office ($37,639), the City of Kenner, Louisiana ($43,809) and the City of Hammond, Louisiana ($61,855) to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Department of Transportation And Development, State of Louisiana against DANK SILVER MARITIME TRANSPORTATION CO., LTD. , M / V DANK SILVER, OMAN SHIP MANAGEMENT COMPANY S. A. O. C. and THE UNITED KINGDOM MUTUAL STEAM SHIP ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION (EUROPE) LTD. on May 22.
A federal judge at the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled that a woman’s estate, not her husband who’s accused of killing her, is owed the nearly $200,000 in her death benefits.
United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser, Eastern District of Louisiana, United States Attorney David C. Joseph, Western District of Louisiana, United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin, Middle District of Louisiana, jointly announced that the State of Louisiana received $9,688,333 in a Department of Justice grant to respond to the public safety challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19.
The Louisiana Supreme Court partly upheld a court’s decision to assign new ownership and rename what had been designated a lake since 1812, leaving advocates confused as to the body of water’s purpose.
Representing the State of Louisiana as a defendant in a motor-vehicle collision case, Taylor Porter partners Amy Groves Lowe and John Parker obtained an outstanding verdict for their client.
California has no right to ban the sale of alligator skins, meats and other products from alligators, according to Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.
Taylor Porter is a corporate partner of the Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School Corporate Work Study Program(CWSP), and our law firm is proud to welcome (pictured from left): Tydrian Johnson, Jadarion Davis, Sandil Joseph, and TajMarqui Paul, for the 2019-2020 school year.
Three government watchdog groups have launched an organization calling for election-year candidates – particularly those running for governor – to focus on education, state finances, criminal justice/public safety and transportation/infrastructure.
Taylor Porter Partner and estate planning attorney Mary Hester has been appointed to the Louisiana State Law Institute's Successions and Donations Committee.
While New Orleans Parish seeks to sue the energy companies for alleged damage to the state’s coastline, pro-business groups speculate the litigation could cause economic damage to the state.
NEW ORLEANS – District Court Judge Lance Africk ordered a partial granting and denial of an attorney's fees award of $82,341.33 related to a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.
BATON ROUGE – Legislation intended to lower Louisiana's high auto insurance rates, increase time to file auto accident lawsuits, and address jury trial thresholds didn't make it this session because that's what Gov. John Bel Edwards wanted, a state representative said.
