News from 2021
Louisiana appeals court orders land transfer for levee project
A Louisiana appeals court has cleared the way for the transfer of private land for a hurricane levee project designed to protect tens of thousands of people in St. John the Baptist, St. Charles and St. James parishes from storm surges.
Amazon found not liable in sale of laptop battery that caught fire, injured buyer
Amazon.com is not liable for the injuries suffered by a Louisiana State University graduate student after a laptop battery she purchased using the online marketplace ignited in 2016 and set her bedding on fire, an appeals court ruled.
Louisiana civil rights attorney suspended for six months over client communication issues
The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended a high-profile civil rights attorney after an investigation into charges that Ronald S. Haley Jr. failed to respond to client requests and inappropriately tried to resolve a malpractice claim.
Lafayette City Court judge disqualified after viral video showed she made racial slurs
The state Supreme Court has temporarily disqualified a Lafayette City Court judge after a video indicated that Judge Michelle Odinet made racial slurs in the wake of a burglary attempt at her home.
Election critic subpoenaed by Jan. 6 Committee testified before Louisiana election panel
A former Army colonel who has been subpoenaed by the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the nation’s Capitol testified for over an hour before a Louisiana panel looking into how to upgrade the state’s voting machines.
Sun Belt will face racism accusations in federal court
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The Sun Belt Conference’s former chief compliance officer will have to pursue his racial discrimination lawsuit in federal court.
As Omicron Hits, Gov. Edwards Extends Louisiana’s Public Health Emergency, Requires Masking in Most State Offices
As Omicron Hits, Gov. Edwards Extends Louisiana’s Public Health Emergency, Requires Masking in Most State Offices.
Biden Targets Head Start In Latest COVID Mandate, AG Jeff Landry Files Suit To Protect Children And Teachers
Biden Targets Head Start In Latest COVID Mandate, AG Jeff Landry Files Suit To Protect Children And Teachers.
A Holiday Message from the LSBA President
A Holiday Message from the LSBA President.
Nomination Deadline Extended to Jan. 3 for Two LCLCE Awards
Nomination Deadline Extended to Jan. 3 for Two LCLCE Awards.
Mike Crawford Elected Vice Chair of Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Board of Directors.
Mike Crawford Elected Vice Chair of Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Board of Directors.
St. Bernard residents sue to stop proposed container ship terminal
St. Bernard residents and community groups have filed a lawsuit challenging plans to build a $1.5 billion container ship terminal in the parish, alleging the project would devastate the region’s quality of life, destroy wetlands and lead to choking traffic.
St. Tammany Parish residents defeat waterfront casino project at the polls
St. Tammany Parish voters have overwhelmingly turned down a $325 million waterfront casino gambling project that has been the target of litigation contending the electoral process violated the state constitution.
Daughter files suit against Continental Insurance over father's mesothelioma, death
NEW ORLEANS - Cynthia Marsh, as administrator for the estate of Harry F. Marsh, filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 25 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the Continental Insurance Company, individually and as successor in interest to the Marine Office of America Corporation.
Grocery store, Coca-Cola sued for injury sustained after customer trips over floor display
James Kuhn filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 18 in the District Court of Eastern Louisiana against Winn-Dixie Montgomery, LLC.
Owner defends charging entry fees to famous New Orleans cemeteries
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The battleground is cemeteries in New Orleans, and the defendant says they are its home turf.
Louisiana congressman authors bill to make staging of vehicle accidents a crime
A Baton Rouge congressman has introduced legislation that would make staging vehicle collisions a federal crime in the wake of investigators uncovering an extensive accident-staging ring in New Orleans.
Congratulations to the LSBA members who were certified elected for leadership positions
Congratulations to the LSBA members who were certified elected for leadership positions.
The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A
The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A.
Gov. Edwards Issues Statement on Bond Commission, Joint Budget Approval of Superdome Financing Deal
Gov. Edwards Issues Statement on Bond Commission, Joint Budget Approval of Superdome Financing Deal.