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U.S. Supreme Court won't intervene to speed up redrawing of Louisiana congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court last month declined to put a hold on a federal appeals court decision that potentially delays a resolution to a lawsuit calling for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.
Man sues vessel operator for injuries on shrimp boat
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing his former employer after he was injured while in a shrimp boat.
Man sues former employer for injuries while aboard ship
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing his former employer after he was injured while working aboard a ship.
Federal appeals court backs consent decree that led to majority-Black Louisiana Supreme Court district
A federal appeals court has rejected Attorney General Jeff Landry`s bid to end a consent decree that requires Louisiana to retain a majority-Black district in the New Orleans area for state Supreme Court elections.
Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference
The TC team had an amazing time at ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) conference in New Orleans.
Chris Hohn, TC Chair-elect, Speaks at ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law Conference
As part of ALM’s Women, Influence & Power in Law conference in New Orleans, Thompson Coburn partner and chair-elect Chris Hohn took part in a panel on how men can practice being better allies to female colleagues.
LSBA Advanced Appellate Practice CLE being held on November 8th
Taylor Porter Attorney Skip Philips will be a presenter at the LSBA Advanced Appellate Practice CLE being held on November 8th at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
SULC Tech Clinic to host Louisiana’s Inaugural Intellectual Property Summit in New Orleans
In an effort to empower businesses with knowledge and strategies to protect, optimize, and monetize their intellectual property assets, the Southern University Law Center’s Technology and Entrepreneurship Clinic will host Louisiana’s inaugural Intellectual Property Summit on November 16-17 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 601 Loyola Ave in New Orleans, LA 70113.
HLSA President Yenifer Flores elected to National Latina/o Law Student Association board, organizing regional conference on Nov. 4
Finding a supportive network of friends during her first year of law school inspired Yenifer Flores to pursue leadership positions where she could provide the same guidance to her peers.
U.S. Justice Department backs Tesla claim in litigation over Louisiana's ban on direct-to-customer car sales
Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. received support from the U.S. Justice Department in October concerning one of its appeals court arguments challenging Louisiana’s practice of barring direct car sales to customers.
Wrongly convicted men sue New Orleans for convictions
NEW ORLEANS — Two men are suing the city of New Orleans after they were wrongly convicted decades ago.
Crosby Dredging sues former employee for not disclosing medical issues
NEW ORLEANS — Crosby Dredging is suing a Mississippi man for failing to disclose past medical injuries during his employment application process.
United States Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. Announces Selection of First Assistant and Counsel to the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana
Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announces the selection and appointment of April Leon Johnson to First Assistant United States Attorney.
Tulane University Innovation Institute launches university’s first Faculty Innovation Council
Tulane faculty now have a direct line to weigh in on the university’s programmatic innovation strategies and goals for the Tulane University Innovation Institute (TUII): the Faculty Innovation Council (FIC).
Man says Greenwood police officers falsely arrested him
SHREVEPORT — A Greenwood man is suing the Greenwood Police Department and three officers for false arrest and excessive force.
Former employee sues construction company for FLSA violations
BATON ROUGE — A man is suing his former employer alleging it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Louisiana Supreme Court finds $10M in asbestos case too much
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Supreme Court cut a $10.5 million jury verdict in an asbestos lawsuit in half, saying an analysis of whether a jury abused its discretion must include an examination of awards in similar cases.
Bipartisan Coalition Of Attorneys General File Lawsuits Against Meta For Harming Youth Mental Health Through Its Social Media Platforms
42 attorneys general throughout the country sued Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens
Patron sues Home Depot for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing The Home Depot after he was injured while visiting a store.
Woman sues former employer for discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Bernard Parish woman claims she was terminated from her employment with Progressive Services after she was sexually harassed by her supervisor.