News from April 2022
Gov. Edwards Welcomes U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council and White House Council on Environmental Quality Leadership to Louisiana
Gov. Edwards Welcomes U.S. Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council and White House Council on Environmental Quality Leadership to Louisiana.
Bill to ban the listing of judicial candidates' party affiliations seen as step backward
An election reform bill that would prohibit the party affiliation of Louisiana judicial candidates from being listed on voters’ ballots is advancing toward a floor vote in the state’s House of Representatives.
Louisiana Gets Victory At U.S. Supreme Court: Attorney General Jeff Landry Blocks Biden Again
Louisiana Gets Victory At U.S. Supreme Court: Attorney General Jeff Landry Blocks Biden Again.
Federal judge sides with Tofurky maker, finds food-labeling law unconstitutional
Declaring a Louisiana food-labeling law unconstitutional, a federal judge has granted a plant-based meat products company’s motion for summary judgment in its lawsuit against the state’s agricultural commissioner.
Committee Preferences Requests Accepted Through Apr. 13
Committee Preferences Requests Accepted Through Apr. 13.
Gov. Edwards Issues Statement in Support of Bill to Revoke POST Certification for Law Enforcement Officers Who Are Terminated for Unauthorized Use of Force
Gov. Edwards Issues Statement in Support of Bill to Revoke POST Certification for Law Enforcement Officers Who Are Terminated for Unauthorized Use of Force.
Federal judge dismisses civil lawsuit challenging lethal injection protocols in Louisiana
The outcome of a civil lawsuit late last month could help Louisiana to remove obstacles to capital punishment and allow for the execution of those who have committed the most serious crimes against Louisianans, the state attorney general said.
Time to End Mask Mandates on Airlines, Ships, Buses, and Other Transportation
Time to End Mask Mandates on Airlines, Ships, Buses, and Other Transportation.
Trial seen likely in hair braiders' lawsuit against Louisiana's cosmetology board
A trial appears on tap in a lawsuit filed by three Louisiana hair braiders who argue that state licensing regulations make it unconstitutionally burdensome for them to practice their desired profession.
Louisiana city and its hired guns get chance to sue Netflix, Hulu in state court
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – Lawyers with government contracts to sue Netflix scored a small victory at the end of March when a federal court judge sent their case back to a Louisiana state court.
5 Star Review from Joycelyn Andollina
5 Star Review from Joycelyn Andollina.
U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Appointed to Serve on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Advisory Committee
U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Appointed to Serve on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Advisory Committee.
Energy & Environmental Law Summit on April 6, 2022
Energy & Environmental Law Summit on April 6, 2022.
Pelican Institute: Bills calling for constitutional convention continue ‘conversation around bold constitutional reform’
Pelican Institute's external affairs manager Ryan Roberts is praising a bill that seeks a constitutional convention to address issues impairing economic growth in Louisiana.
State's high court allows officer's personal-injury lawsuit against BLM organizer to proceed
A lawsuit seeking damages against a Black Lives Matter (BLM) organizer involved in a violent 2016 BLM demonstration where a Baton Rouge police officer was severely injured can proceed under state law, the Louisiana Supreme Court said.
Shreveport PD's past becomes an issue in lawsuit over shooting death by officer
SHREVEPORT, La. (Legal Newsline) – The Shreveport Police Department is defending its past as it fights the wrongful death lawsuit over the shooting of Desmond Lewis.
Register Online! Young Lawyers Conference, “Amplify Your Voice,” Apr. 8 in New Orleans
Register Online! Young Lawyers Conference, “Amplify Your Voice,” Apr. 8 in New Orleans.
Taylor Porter was pleased to sponsor and attend the RiseLA Business and Industry Luncheon
Taylor Porter was pleased to sponsor and attend the RiseLA Business and Industry Luncheon.