News from August 2022
Louisiana high court gives Shreveport mayor green light to seek re-election
In a 4-3 decision authored by Chief Justice John Weimer, the Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed an appeals court ruling that found Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins was ineligible to run for re-election.
In Wake Of Continued High Gas Prices, Attorney General Jeff Landry Scores Major Victory For American Energy
In Wake Of Continued High Gas Prices, Attorney General Jeff Landry Scores Major Victory For American Energy.
The Taylor Porter Field of Dreams Softball Team enjoyed playing in this exciting fundraising tournament
The Taylor Porter Field of Dreams Softball Team enjoyed playing in this exciting fundraising tournament.
Louisiana tax panel to clarify rules on companies' property tax exemptions
The Louisiana Tax Commission seems poised to clarify the rules for when parish assessors can take large commercial properties off of local tax rolls, potentially saving taxpayers in the New Orleans area alone millions of dollars.
Watershed Council Approves Project List for $100M Design Support Program and Approves New $100M Funding Opportunity for Flood Mitigation
Watershed Council Approves Project List for $100M Design Support Program and Approves New $100M Funding Opportunity for Flood Mitigation.
Inflation Reducation Act falls short of LOGA's ideal to finalize 5-year offshore leasing program
LOGA's letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management requests finalization of 5-year offshore leasing program
Brad Pitt foundation settles litigation over defects in New Orleans homes for $20.5 million
New Orleans residents and a housing program launched by Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Foundation in the wake of Hurricane Katrina have settled a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread home construction defects for $20.5 million.
Lawsuits, inflated property insurance claims expected amid Louisiana market uncertainties
Out-of-state plaintiffs’ attorneys and insurance claims investigators are descending on Louisiana in hopes of reaping financial rewards from residential damage resulting from four storms that slammed the state during the last two hurricane seasons.
42 Deutsch Kerrigan Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
42 Deutsch Kerrigan Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Louisiana Access to Justice Commission hosted a ribbon cutting event for the Legal Help Access Point
Louisiana Access to Justice Commission hosted a ribbon cutting event for the Legal Help Access Point.
Volunteer for “Lawyers in Libraries” (Oct. 24-29) in honor of National Celebrate Pro Bono Week
Volunteer for “Lawyers in Libraries” (Oct. 24-29) in honor of National Celebrate Pro Bono Week.
Shut out of cemetery tours, litigation not working for New Orleans group
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A New Orleans federal judge has again ruled against companies trying to get back into the city’s cemetery tourism industry.
Taylor Porter Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
Taylor Porter Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America.
Court: Pediatrician not to blame for death of infant from rare blood disorder
SHREVEPORT, La. (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana appeals court has affirmed a jury verdict in favor of a pediatrician who faced a lawsuit over the death of a five-month-old infant.
Presented at the recent State Library of Louisiana New Library Directors Boot Camp
Presented at the recent State Library of Louisiana New Library Directors Boot Camp.
14th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession: “Diversity and Inclusion: From Theory to Practice
14th Annual Conclave on Diversity in the Legal Profession: “Diversity and Inclusion: From Theory to Practice.
Asbestos plaintiff corrects memory after 17 years, saving lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A onetime dockworker who couldn’t recall asbestos exposure in 2004 but recovered the memory by the time he was deposed again in 2021 salvaged a lawsuit over the death of his wife, who allegedly succumbed to lung cancer caused by asbestos dust the worker brought home on his clothes.
New Orleans First City Court Senior Judge Veronica Henry Invited to Participate in Eviction Reform Summit by the White House
New Orleans First City Court Senior Judge Veronica Henry Invited to Participate in Eviction Reform Summit by the White House.
No takebacks: Minden city attorney who resigned during COVID won't get job back
MONROE – The former city attorney for Minden who resigned, then sued, has lost the appeal of his lawsuit.
Taylor Porter Associate Coulter McMahen, one of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC) 2022 Frank L. Maraist Award finalists, and his guests
Taylor Porter Associate Coulter McMahen, one of the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (LADC) 2022 Frank L. Maraist Award finalists, and his guests.