News from 2021
Analyzing Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Infections
Analyzing Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Infections.
'We will not change our stance': Ochsner Health responds to letter from law firm on vaccine mandates for employees
Ochsner Health says it is not changing its position on requiring coronavirus vaccines for employees despite pushback, including a recent letter from a law firm.
'Immediate intervention is necessary': Class action against nursing homes, owner filed over Ida evacuation deaths
A temporary restraining order has been issued against Bob Dean and seven nursing homes in the wake of a class action lawsuit filed against the parties after seven residents died during emergency evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida.
Woman sues Lafayette police for arrest during protest BBQ at mayor's house
LAFAYETTE - A recently filed lawsuit says a woman was falsely arrested while barbequing at a protest in Lafayette.
Solar Power International 2021
Solar Power International 2021.
Josef Ventulan New Member Spotlight
Josef Ventulan New Member Spotlight
President Biden Approves Gov. Edwards’ Request for Federal Emergency Declaration for Tropical Storm Nicholas
President Biden Approves Gov. Edwards’ Request for Federal Emergency Declaration for Tropical Storm Nicholas.
Biden's private-industry vaccine mandates seen as threat to state's economic health
Louisiana business groups are pushing back on the Biden administration’s plan to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees of businesses that have 100 or more workers on their payrolls.
Company sues church for unpaid balance for restoration after hurricane clean-up
LAKE CHARLES - Alex Howard d/b/a ServiceMaster by Howard filed a federal complaint on August 31 in the Western District of Louisiana against First United Pentecostal Church of DeRidder and Church Mutual Insurance Company for breach of contract, negligence, detrimental reliance and unjust enrichment.
Federal judge sides with shrimpers, delays enforcement of sea turtle protection rule
A federal district judge has delayed enforcement of a National Marine Fisheries Service rule aimed at protecting endangered sea turtles, saying that it would have created economic havoc in Louisiana’s shrimp industry.
Member of clean-up crew sues BP, says health problems were brought on by Deepwater Horizon spill
NEW ORLEANS - Maria Cecilia Serrano filed a federal complaint on August 25 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against BP Exploration & Production for damages suffered while being a part of a clean-up crew of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010.
9/11 Statement By Attorney General Jeff Landry
9/11 Statement By Attorney General Jeff Landry.
Gov. Edwards Delays Fall Elections in Louisiana Following Hurricane Ida
Gov. Edwards Delays Fall Elections in Louisiana Following Hurricane Ida.
An Update from the LSBA President H. Minor Pipes III
An Update from the LSBA President H. Minor Pipes III.
Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that the work of the Court
Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court announced that the work of the Court.
Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida
Gov. Edwards Signs Proclamation Protecting Hotel Rooms for First Responders, Health Care Essential Employees, and Utility Workers in Louisiana following Hurricane Ida.
Louisiana judge faces disciplinary hearing amid efforts to boost judicial transparency
A recent announcement that a Louisiana district court judge will face a November hearing on unethical conduct during a 2018 election campaign is evidence that the state is making some progress on increasing judicial transparency.
Two men sue Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office for false arrest after a medical emergency
NEW ORLEANS - Jefferson Parish's sheriff has been named in a lawsuit alleging inappropriate response to one plaintiff entering a CVS without a mask.
Federal lawsuit calls on EPA to regulate PVC as toxic substance
An environmental group is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its failure to regulate polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, as a toxic material – a position that is being challenged by plastics manufacturers in Louisiana and elsewhere.
Jellystone Park accused of exposing customer to E. coli
BATON ROUGE - Ruth and Brandon Braud, on behalf of their minor child A.B., filed a federal complaint on August 17 in the Middle District of Louisiana against Great Escapes Pelahatchie, LP d/b/a Jellystone Park Yogi on the Lake Pelahatchie for negligence.