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Pelican Institute says tax-and-spend policies harm Louisiana
BATON ROUGE — The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says while Louisiana businesses have been a center of interest for trial attorneys across the country, the real victims are citizens of the state. -
Pelican Institute says Supreme Court's union ruling affirms importance of workplace freedom
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Wednesday in Janus v. AFSCME serves as an affirmation of how important workplace freedom is, the head of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy says. -
Federal judge keeps investment group's case alive in $3.4 million case against restaurant developer
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — A federal judge recently tossed out parts of a real estate investment group's multimillion dollar breach of contract lawsuit against a Florida developer for allegedly misrepresenting the profit potential of Margaritaville restaurants in New Orleans and in Minnesota. -
Paragon Casino employees not liable for actions of intoxicated driver
Three casino employees cannot be sued for allegedly allowing an intoxicated customer to leave the premises in his car, only to later crash and cause the death of another motorist, a Louisiana appeals court has ruled. -
Redistricting takes center stage for politicians, grassroots groups
A grassroots group has banded together to tackle the issue of gerrymandering in Louisiana. -
Louisiana high court's eminent-domain decision could affect future government actions, lawyer says
A split Louisiana Supreme Court finding St. Bernard Parish's 2010 seizure of a private port along the Mississippi River lawful could encourage aggressive government takings, an attorney in the case and a dissenting justice said. -
Freedom From Religion Foundation won't file civil action over Washington Parish sheriff's Facebook post
Constitutional Attorney Andrew Seidel said the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is satisfied that Washington Parish has removed a post promoting prayer by Sheriff Randy Seal on the department's Facebook page and won't be pursing any further action. -
Longtime Lafayette judge is fondly remembered
LAFAYETTE—He was known as the judge who was “Firm but fair.” -
Association: Flood authority's case could harm oil companies despite Supreme Court denial to hear appeal
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East's failed lawsuit against oil companies could harm the industry's ability to do business in Louisiana, a trade association official said. -
Opinion: Deep pocket justice serves lawyers, not Louisiana
Deep pocket justice. That seems to be the flawed philosophy behind the ongoing legal attack that some politicians and personal injury attorneys are waging against Louisiana’s oil and gas industry. -
Louisiana attorneys demand $4.7 million from state over abortion law case
After lawyers challenged a Louisiana abortion law and won, they demanded the state pay it $4.7 million. -
Family financial impasse jeopardizes contribution to Tulane University
The future of a $1 million donation, which was earmarked for Tulane University, is heading to federal court. -
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New Orleans lifts stun gun ban
While stun guns are now legal for New Orleans residents to carry thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, other non-lethal weapons are still banned in the city. -
Pro-Choice advocates applaud federal judge's decision to strike down Louisiana abortion restriction
After a federal judge recently struck down a Louisiana law that required doctors who performed abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals, pro-choice advocates hope lawmakers will switch their focus to real issues that impact the health and wellbeing of their constituents. -
Louisiana lawmaker: Legacy oil lawsuits slow job growth
MORGAN CITY — A Louisiana state representative attributes the state's slow job recovery to its backlog of legacy lawsuits against the oil industry. -
Pacific Legal Foundation argues on behalf of Louisiana businesses
Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), the oldest public-interest legal organization of its kind, continues to make a marked difference in defending Americans' Fifth Amendment rights. -
LOGA And LMOGA Applaud Court of Appeals’ Decision to Affirm the Dismissal of Coastal Lawsuit
The Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) and the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) released the following statements upon receiving notification that the United States Fifth District Court of Appeals denied the plaintiffs' petition for a re-hearing of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East’s (SLFPA-E) lawsuit against oil and gas companies alleging damages to coastal land. -
Appeals court hears Confederate-flag case
NEW ORLEANS — The case over whether the state of Mississippi should be required to remove the Confederate battle-flag symbol from its state flag was heard by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals earlier this month. -
Louisiana Supreme Court will hear case of attorney recommended for disbarment by disciplinary board
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney has filed an appeal with the Louisiana Supreme Court to overturn his suspension banning him from practicing law after he was accused of allegedly using racially offensive and derogatory terms to refer to judges and lawyers. -
After bruising election, plaintiff lawyers accused of trying to stack Louisiana Supreme Court
LAFAYETTE — After one of the most bruising and expensive judicial election battles in the history of Louisiana, the state's oil and gas interests and lawsuit reform activists have accused plaintiff lawyers of trying to stack the Louisiana Supreme Court in their favor.