News from 2021
Biden administration backpedals on oil and gas leasing ban
The Biden administration moved this week to resume the process of leasing oil and gas tracts in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore in the United States in the wake of a federal judge’s preliminary injunction against a Jan. 27 executive order.
Louisiana earns spot on 'Everlasting Judicial Hellholes' list
Louisiana this month earned a spot on the American Tort Reform Foundation’s “Everlasting Judicial Hellholes” list, placing the Pelican State among seven jurisdictions that were cited for chronic civil justice problems.
Environmental review ordered for stalled plastics project in St. James Parish
The Army Corps of Engineers ordered a comprehensive environmental impact review of the proposed Formosa Plastics project in St. James Parish this month, a development that the petrochemical project’s opponents called a legal victory.
Woman wants $1 million from Plaquemine after officer tased her
BATON ROUGE -- Charmaine Jordan filed a federal complaint on August 10 in the Middle District of Louisiana against the City of Plaquemine, Mayor Edwin M. Reeves, Jr., Len Hall and Kenny Payne.
Crochet, Peak Conduct Employee Training for State Library of Louisiana New Directors Boot Camp
Crochet, Peak Conduct Employee Training for State Library of Louisiana New Directors Boot Camp.
Medical students win restraining order against Monroe college's vaccine policy
Three students have won a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking a Monroe medical school from enforcing its COVID-19 vaccination policy, even though the college granted them religious exemptions from the policy.
46 Deutsch Kerrigan Attorneys Recognized in the 2022 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
46 Deutsch Kerrigan Attorneys Recognized in the 2022 Edition of the Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
'Old dog' alleges age discrimination at job he was fired from
BATON ROUGE -- Paul Copeland filed complaint on July 13 in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court against Becton, Dickinson and Company for unlawful termination.
5 Star Review from Eugene Habisreitinger
5 Star Review from Eugene Habisreitinger.
Mom adds new defendants to lawsuit against cops over fatal shooting of son
BATON ROUGE - Port Allen's police department and the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office will go to federal court to fight a lawsuit that accuses them of fatally shooting a man then covering it up.
Flanagan Partners honored by Best Lawyers
Flanagan Partners honored by Best Lawyers.
Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 26 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer
Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 26 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer.
Plaintiffs appeal Baton Rouge trial judge's decision on resuming federal jobless benefits
Attorneys for plaintiffs alleging that Louisiana’s termination of federal unemployment benefits under the American Recovery Plan was a violation of state and federal law have appealed a trial court’s denial of their request for an injunction.
Pepsi sued for racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE -- Timothy Green filed a federal complaint on August 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana against Pepsico d/b/a Pepsi Beverages Co., Inc. for racial discrimination.
Lawsuit argues federal rule poses threat to Louisiana shrimpers' livelihoods
Attorney General Jeff Landry is suing the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and other federal agencies, arguing that a new rule to protect sea turtles poses a threat to the livelihoods of Louisiana shrimp fishermen
Presence of unmasked attendees leads BESE to cancel discussion of school mask rules
Attendees’ refusal to wear masks at a meeting of the state’s public education board led the members to adjourn before they could discuss a potential challenge to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ COVID-19 mask mandate.
Casino sued by former CFO
LAFAYETTE -- Montie Spivey filed a federal complaint on July 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana against Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana, Cypress Bayou Casino, April Wyatt, Jacob Darden, Toby Darden and Jacqueline Junca.
Lawsuit: Crossbow breaks user's thumb
NEW ORLEANS -- A crossbow maker wants to defend itself from a personal injury lawsuit in federal court.
Celebrating 55 Years of Civil Rights: Moving from Why to How
Celebrating 55 Years of Civil Rights: Moving from Why to How.
Oil and gas defendants fighting abusive coastal suits encouraged by Fifth Circuit jurisdictional ruling
The recent decision issued by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in favor of oil and gas defendants fighting unfounded coastal lawsuits is encouraging, as it opens the door for these cases to be heard in federal court. That’s where they should be.