News from November 2021
Million-dollar lawsuit filed over amputated foot
NEW ORLEANS - Josephine Brown, wife of Charles Brown, filed a federal complaint on October 20 in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana against the United States.
Louisiana legal system blamed for rising auto insurance rates
Some observers of Louisiana's auto insurance market are raising concerns that last year’s Civil Justice Reform Act has yet to put downward pressure on the state’s auto rates, which one consumer website recently found is the highest in the U.S.
Nonprofit, Girl Scouts chapter in legal battle over sale of forest camp
A Louisiana nonprofit group is challenging the proposed sale of a Girl Scout camp near Independence, arguing that the 600-acre site is ecologically unique and should be preserved.
Woman sues employer for altering her terms and conditions of employment and threatening her job
LAFAYETTE - Angela Melancon filed a federal complaint on October 25 in the Western District of Louisiana against Lafayette General Medical Center, Inc d/b/a Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center for unlawful retaliation.
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Amendments to Judicial Discipline Rules
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Amendments to Judicial Discipline Rules.
Gov. Edwards, Mayor Hunter Announce $11.3 Million Housing Rehab Program for Lake Charles Residents Affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta or the May 2021 Floods
Gov. Edwards, Mayor Hunter Announce $11.3 Million Housing Rehab Program for Lake Charles Residents Affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta or the May 2021 Floods.
Trey Tumminello Elected to Board of Directors
Trey Tumminello Elected to Board of Directors.
LDH Proposes COVID Shot Mandates For All Students
LDH Proposes COVID Shot Mandates For All Students.
Louisiana jury sides with drug manufacturer in 2nd verdict on Taxotere warnings
A New Orleans jury last week handed Sanofi-Aventis its second defense victory in multidistrict litigation (MDL) over whether the drug company provided adequate warnings that the cancer drug Taxotere can cause permanent hair loss.
Over $100M Expected For Louisiana From Federal Energy Sale
Over $100M Expected For Louisiana From Federal Energy Sale.
Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday
Louisiana Bar Center to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday.
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing
Justice Department Announces $139 Million for Law Enforcement Hiring to Advance Community Policing.
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named Among Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Named Among Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys.
Gov. Edwards Announces $1.5 Million Federal Grant to Address Human Trafficking in Louisiana
Gov. Edwards Announces $1.5 Million Federal Grant to Address Human Trafficking in Louisiana.
New Orleans credit union prevails in sexual harassment lawsuit
A federal court has granted a New Orleans credit union’s motion for a summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by a former credit union executive who alleged he was a victim of sexual harassment by higher-ups.
Liberty Justice Center 'very pleased' with Fifth Circuit decision halting vaccine mandate
A lawsuit spearheaded by a Louisiana business owner has led a federal appeals court to order the Biden administration to halt enforcement of its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers until the issue is fully adjudicated.
Former investigator sues New Orleans Office of Inspector General
NEW ORLEANS - Former criminal investigator Kristen Morales filed a federal lawsuit on October 28 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the City of New Orleans and its Office of Inspector General.
University of Louisiana president studying for law degree in spare time: 'This is a personal development pursuit'
Most presidents of institutions of higher learning have already put their educational pursuits to bed, but that is not the case for the head of one of the state’s largest university systems.
Defeat of sales tax reform measure disappoints Louisiana business groups
Louisiana business groups expressed disappointment that Louisiana voters recently rejected a proposal to create a streamlined, statewide system to oversee sales tax collections.
Woman sues USA over incident with postal employee
NEW ORLEANS - Fredrica L. Banks filed a federal lawsuit on October 22 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the United States for violation of the Federal Tort Claims Act.