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Passenger sues transport company following helicopter crash
BATON ROUGE – A passenger is suing an air transport company alleging the helicopter he was aboard crashed because of pilot negligence, causing him significant injuries and mental trauma.
Former employee sues Chevron for religious discrimination over COVID-19 vaccine exemption denial
NEW ORLEANS – A former Chevron employee has filed a lawsuit claiming the company terminated his employment for requesting a religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Congratulations to Taylor Porter Associate Savannah Walker Smith
Congratulations to Taylor Porter Associate Savannah Walker Smith on being nominated for the 2023 Frank L. Maraist Award presented by the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC).
Loyola University to recognize Drs. Ranney and Emel Songu Mize for their support of the Opera Theater program with faculty concert
Loyola University New Orleans honor Drs. Ranney and Emel Songu Mize this week with a concert paying tribute to legendary soprano Maria Callas that combines the best of opera and Broadway.
Man files $750,000 lawsuit claiming Baton Rouge police officer tased him for no reason
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of Baton Rouge and its police department, claiming an officer used a TASER on him without cause while he was in custody.
Former employee sues DG Foods, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation
BATON ROUGE – A former employee is suing a Louisiana-based food processing company for racial discrimination, claiming the company fired him for reporting racist incidents.
GOP sweeps statewide offices, but turnout takes another dive in Saturday's election
Because voters decided the outcome of Louisiana’s governor’s race last month, Saturday’s election drew even fewer voters than the Oct. 14 primary vote – 22.5% statewide – as Republicans extended their control of the state Legislature and captured every statewide office.
Passenger accuses transport company of negligence after surviving helicopter crash
BATON ROUGE – A passenger has filed a lawsuit against an air transport company claiming the helicopter he was on crashed due to pilot negligence.
Woman accuses Mohawk Field Services of racial and sexual discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against a plant equipment company alleging she was a victim of racial and sexual discrimination.
Distinguished Attorney for 2023
Taylor Porter Attorney Skip Philips is being honored by the Louisiana Bar Foundation as the Distinguished Attorney for 2023.
38th Annual Fellows Gala
Join us on April 19, 2024, at the 38th Annual Fellows Gala as we honor outstanding individuals: Distinguished Jurist Elizabeth Erny Foote, Distinguished Attorney Harry J. “Skip” Philips, Distinguished Professor John K. Pierre, and Calogero Justice Award Recipient Bernard “Bernie” E. Boudreaux, Jr.
Appeals court calls on Louisiana Legislature to come up with new congressional map by Jan. 15
A federal appeals court has called on the Louisiana Legislature to draw up a new congressional district map by Jan. 15 of next year in order to ensure the boundaries comply with the federal Voting Rights Act in time for the 2024 elections.
Seaman files negligence lawsuit against employer after allegedly injuring his back on duty
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman has filed a negligence lawsuit against his employer after allegedly suffering severe back injuries while carrying winch batteries.
HVAC firm claims racial discrimination led to contract termination in FAA project
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana HVAC business has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration claiming it partially completed a project in Longview, Texas, before its contract was terminated.
The Access to Justice Program celebrated 20 years of the Justice Community Conference
The Access to Justice Program celebrated 20 years of the Justice Community Conference– recognizing LSBA past president Marta-Ann Schnabel for her indelible impact on ATJ and making the conference what it is.
Louisiana family sues Jefferson Parish police officers alleging excessive force during arrest
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana family has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson Parish police officers claiming they were unjustly beaten and assaulted by officers during an arrest.
Injured crew member sues shipping companies for negligence after allegedly being injured by hose during fire drill
NEW ORLEANS – A crew member has filed a lawsuit against her employers after allegedly being injured during a fire drill.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear federal lawsuit alleging Biden administration-social media collusion
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a lawsuit launched by attorneys general in Louisiana and Missouri alleging the Biden administration colluded with social media companies to censor views on COVID-19 policies and other topics.
Professor Scott Sullivan honored with 2023 Excellence in Legal Scholarship Award, helps secure $1.5M award to create LSU Cybersecurity Clinic
LSU Law Professor Scott Sullivan’s article, “Unpacking Cyber Neutrality,” has been selected for the prestigious 2023 Excellence in Legal Scholarship Award.
U.S. Supreme Court won't block coastal erosion trial from proceeding in Louisiana
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down an application by energy companies to change the venue of a multibillion-dollar coastal erosion trial set to begin Nov. 27 in Cameron Parish.