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Louisiana apartment owners sue to overturn CDC eviction ban
A trade organization that represents Louisiana landlords is suing the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, arguing the agency has exceeded its authority by imposing a nationwide eviction ban during the coronavirus pandemic. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Louisiana Moves Into Phase 3; Governor Outlines Updated Guidelines
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has released details of his proclamation moving Louisiana’s response to COVID-19 to Phase 3. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Supports a Safer Emergency Election Plan for Louisiana
Gov. John Bel Edwards filed a memorandum in the lawsuit regarding COVID-19 protections for the November presidential election asking the judge to direct Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin to implement the same election plan that was used for the recent elections in July and August. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: “Protecting Your Business from COVID-19: New Exposure Liability Laws”
Taylor Porter attorneys Skip Philips and Coulter McMahen presented a BRAC Business Webinar – “Protecting Your Business from COVID-19: New Exposure Liability Laws,” which took place on Monday, June 29, 2020. -
So far, so good, as Louisiana courts reopen.
Louisiana State Bar Association President Robert A. Kutcher said that the reopening of Louisiana’s court system after the COVID 19 shutdown seems to be going smoothly. -
Baton Rouge Chamber pushes for liability protections as businesses contemplate re-opening
As businesses set about opening up and getting back to work, business owners are wondering if they are opening themselves up to lawsuits. -
Former state senator laments lack of state planning for COVID-19
Former State Sen. Conrad Appel is incensed that Louisiana officials did not have needed strategic medical stockpiles in state to confront the coronavirus crisis when it hit. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Launches Federal Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute COVID-19 Fraud and Hoarding of Critical Medical Supplies
In response to the evidence that fraud schemes are being developed around the country to exploit the coronavirus epidemic, U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced that he has formed a task force in the Western District of Louisiana to identify, investigate, prosecute, and dismantle fraud schemes designed to unlawfully profit from the COVID-19 pandemic. -
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: Deutsch Kerrigan's Response to COVID-19 and Our Continued Commitment to Client Service
With the uncertainties surrounding the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Deutsch Kerrigan faces the same obstacles as many of you, and we continue to adapt to those emerging challenges as we remain open and operating at full strength to serve your needs. -
Federal court declines seaman's motion to dismiss offshore contractor's request for declaratory judgment
A subsea and offshore midstream infrastructure contractor is permitted to continue with its pursuit of a declaratory judgement against an employee who allegedly failed to returned to work after skipping a medical appointment. -
St. Martin Parish sues drug companies for alleged roles in contributing to opioid epidemic
BATON ROUGE – St. Martin Parish is suing several drug companies and drug distributors that it claims played a part in the opioid epidemic. -
Judge partially dissents from appeals court decision to reverse lower court ruling in West Nile death
An appeals court judge partially dissented in a recent decision to partially reverse a lower court ruling in the case of a Texas woman whose husband died following complications from West Nile virus in 2013. -
New Orleans-based legal advocacy group calls on judge to end certain court fees
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is asking Chief Judge Keva Landrum-Johnson to prevent courts from assessing fees against defendants in what the group calls a direct violation of Louisiana statutes, with the hope of reversing some verdicts that have already been enforced. -
‘Debtors' prison’ lawsuit causes New Orleans judges to waive $1 million in court fees
In hopes of avoiding a federal civil rights lawsuit over funding court transactions with fines and fees placed on predominantly poor defendants, Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (OPCDC) judges have voided $1 million in fees for court costs. -
Judge dismisses lawsuit against contractors for Uptown property damage
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed against construction contractors on a drainage project, which allegedly caused damage to homes and businesses in Uptown New Orleans. -
Court agrees to permanently disbar attorney after Texas resignation
NEW ORLEANS – On Sept. 6, the Supreme Court of Louisiana unanimously agreed to permanently disbar attorney Jose W. Vega based on multiple alleged violations of Rules of Professional Conduct. -
Courts closed for Tropical storm Isaac
NEW ORLEANS – Local courts and Clerk of Courts Office are closed over the next few days as the area prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac's approach. -
Former court clerk sues over unpaid work comp claim
A former minute clerk at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court claims she was unlawfully denied worker's compensation, according to a suit filed May 6 in Orleans Parish District Court.