News from June 2022
Another Victory at the Supreme Court!
Another Victory at the Supreme Court!
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of June 22, 2022
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of June 22, 2022.
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Challenge to Louisiana sales tax system heads to Fifth Circuit after loss
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The Arizona-based jewelry company that challenged how Louisiana collects sales tax from online purchases is appealing its loss.
Gov. Edwards’ Statement on Signing Senate Bill 342
Gov. Edwards’ Statement on Signing Senate Bill 342.
‘On the Road’ Hybrid Training Series CLE
‘On the Road’ Hybrid Training Series CLE.
New Orleans eatery's insurer must pay COVID-19 business losses, court decides
A Louisiana appeals court has affirmed a New Orleans restaurant’s arguments that its insurer is required to pay for the eatery’s business losses sustained during shutdowns and restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal trial unfolds in challenge to mandatory bar association dues in Louisiana
A New Orleans attorney’s civil lawsuit challenging the state requirement that all attorneys pay annual bar association dues to practice their profession entered the trial stage this week in federal district court.
Shreveport was named one of America’s top 10 deadliest cities
Shreveport was named one of America’s top 10 deadliest cities.
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards on June 16, 2022
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards on June 16, 2022.
Landry asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Louisiana redistricting battle
The Louisiana Legislature on Saturday ended its special session on congressional redistricting without producing a map with two Black-majority districts, as a federal district judge overseeing litigation about the issue instructed lawmakers to do.
Sixteen local 11th grade, 12th grade, and recent high school graduate students received a warm welcome
Sixteen local 11th grade, 12th grade, and recent high school graduate students received a warm welcome.
Lawsuit alleging shooting, cover-up by Louisiana cops gets to move forward
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana federal judge is allowing a lawsuit filed against Port Allen and two of its police officers over a shooting death to proceed.
5 Star Review from Ashley Jackson
5 Star Review from Ashley Jackson.
EDLA Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2022
EDLA Observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2022.
Justice Department Announces Investigation of Louisiana State Police
Justice Department Announces Investigation of Louisiana State Police.
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Victories in court prove “we made the right decisions” in initial pandemic response
COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice: Victories in court prove “we made the right decisions” in initial pandemic response.
Federal courts force Louisiana Legislature to rethink congressional redistricting map
The outlines of Louisiana’s congressional redistricting map remained in flux Wednesday as the state Legislature opened a special session to reconsider district boundaries after a federal appeals court affirmed a judge’s order to redraw the map.
EPA proposes timetable to settle air emission concerns in 'Cancer Alley' lawsuit
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed an agreement to settle litigation filed by Concerned Citizens of St. John that alleges the agency failed to revise air pollution standards affecting a region of Louisiana dubbed “Cancer Alley.”
Chambers USA 2022 list announced
Chambers USA 2022 list announced.
Lawyer's three-page brief deemed too weak in case of raped prison guard
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – A federal judge has tossed a lawsuit against Louisiana’s Department of Public Safety & Corrections brought by a prison guard who says she was raped because the doors at her facility didn’t work.