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Man sues Buras Oilfield Services for injuries on vessel
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing Buras Oilfield Services alleging injuries that occurred on a vessel.
New Grant Received by Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University New Orleans has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support a project with the Loyola Institute for Ministry (LIM), in partnership with the National Community of Catechetical Leadership (NCCL) entitled “Becoming a Missionary Synodal Parish Community.”
Louisiana finishes among top 10 states for GDP growth in second quarter
Louisiana’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 3.2% in the second quarter of this year, putting Louisiana in the top 10 among the 50 states for its rising value of goods and services, the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported.
Former softball coach sues Nicholls State University for discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A former assistant softball coach is suing Nicholls State University for discrimination.
Man sues Laborde Marine for fractured ankle
NEW ORLEANS — A former employee is suing Laborde Marine alleging he was injured during the course of his employment.
LSU Law 2024 Apprenticeship Week to feature 20 visiting professors, including United States Energy Association and SoCalGas presidents
Nearly two-dozen visiting professors from across the United States will converge at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center for LSU Law’s annual Apprenticeship Week on Jan. 2-6, 2024.
Keep Louisiana Beautiful grant provides enhanced recycling bins on Loyola’s campus
Loyola University New Orleans students will soon have more opportunities to recycle paper, plastic and glass on campus, thanks to a grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful.
C4 General Contracting sues Neuromuscular Medical Association for breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS — C4 General Contracting is suing Neuromuscular Medical Association alleging breach of contract.
Two aircraft companies disagree on invention, patent
BATON ROUGE — International Mezzo Technologies is suing Airborne ECS LLC alleging patent invalidity and trade secret misappropriation.
Appeals court rejects Louisiana GOP officials' arguments on congressional redistricting
In a two-sentence opinion, a federal appeals court has shot down a bid by attorneys for Louisiana’s Republican legislative leaders, attorney general and secretary of state to reconsider the need for the state to have two Black-majority congressional districts.
LIFT Incubator Domestic Violence Project
The LIFT Incubator Domestic Violence Project is accepting applications thru Dec. 29th!
Man sues Ford Motor Company for defective truck
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing Ford Motor Company alleging a vehicle he purchased was defective.
Music companies sue La. business for copyright infringement
NEW ORLEANS — Several music companies are suing a Louisiana business alleging it infringed on their copyrighted material.
Taylor Porter staff recently celebrated the Christmas season
Taylor Porter staff recently celebrated the Christmas season with a spirited gift exchange and delicious food.
Louisiana woman sues GM for defective vehicle
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing General Motors alleging a vehicle she purchased was defective.
Former employee sues Alloy Manufacturing for labor violations
LAFAYETTE — A former employee is suing Alloy Manufacturing Inc. for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Louisiana leads legal challenge to new EPA rule expanding water-quality regulations
Louisiana is leading a legal effort by 11 states to challenge a federal rule that plaintiffs in the lawsuit say makes sweeping, unlawful changes to how states make water-quality certifications for projects under the Clean Water Act.
Christmas Carol for A Cause Fundraiser
Taylor Porter is excited to sponsor the Christmas Carol for A Cause Fundraiser hosted by Volunteers In Public Schools at the Theatre Baton Rouge.
Lawsuit filed against Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, alleging inmate died due to lack of medical care
ALEXANDRIA – The family of an inmate confined at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center has filed a lawsuit against the facility claiming he died in custody due to negligence and failure to provide him proper medical care.
Louisiana lawmakers given until end of January to OK new congressional map
The outlines of a timeline to decide the legality of Louisiana’s congressional district map are coming into focus now that a federal district judge has given state lawmakers until Jan. 30 to produce a new map that’s in sync with provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act.