News from October 2022
Fishing industry officials plan lawsuit over impact of Louisiana wetlands restoration efforts
Louisiana fishing industry officials who fear the loss of their livelihoods are vowing to sue the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority over its planned $2 billion wetlands restoration project south of New Orleans.
The Advocate: Nearly $300M in tax revenue came rushing back to local governments last year after ITEP reforms, report says
The Advocate: Nearly $300M in tax revenue came rushing back to local governments last year after ITEP reforms, report says.
Infant formula maker sued in wake of death of Louisiana preterm infant
A Pointe Coupee Parish resident whose preterm infant died in the hospital after being fed cow’s-milk-based infant formula is suing the maker of Enfamil, arguing that the formula caused the baby to suffer from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Treasurer Follows Attorney General’s Lead, Louisiana Divests From BlackRock
Treasurer Follows Attorney General’s Lead, Louisiana Divests From BlackRock.
Insurance costs among concerns aired during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week, which is observed in Louisiana and other regions of the U.S. during the first week of October, this year highlighted the need for more legal reforms in Louisiana at a time when the cost of property insurance is ballooning.
Taylor Porter is thrilled to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana Steak & Stake
Taylor Porter is thrilled to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana Steak & Stake.
Judge: Union Pacific not responsible for death of man hit by train trying to save dog
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has refused to hold Union Pacific liable for the death of a man who was struck by a train in Louisiana while trying to get his dog off railroad tracks.
Lawyers in Libraries Pro Bono Clinic at the Ouachita Parish Public Library Main Branch on Wednesday
Lawyers in Libraries Pro Bono Clinic at the Ouachita Parish Public Library Main Branch on Wednesday.
Court: Louisiana AG's blunder should cost state $2,300
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry was wrong to try to transfer a wrongful demotion lawsuit against his office to federal court and will have to pay the attorney fees incurred by the plaintiff.
Lead a 13-state coalition calling for Joe Biden to rescind his Executive Order 14019
Lead a 13-state coalition calling for Joe Biden to rescind his Executive Order 14019.
Ann M. Halphen Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
Ann M. Halphen Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers.
Federal energy permitting reforms pulled after Landry leads opposition campaign
Attorney General Jeff Landry is claiming a legal win for Louisiana residents after leading a coalition of 18 states to block federal energy permitting reforms proposed by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia).
Louisiana ranks fourth among all states in waterway toxic pollution releases, study finds
The amount of toxic pollution released into Louisiana rivers and waterways reached 11.3 million pounds in 2020 – the fourth highest annual pollution release among the 50 states, according to a new report published by environmental groups.
Hurricane Ian expected to batter Louisiana's property insurance market
Higher prices for Louisiana policyholders, more insurer insolvencies and a property insurance industry with less capacity to serve homeowner needs may be the cascading impact of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian in Florida, industry observers say.
LSBA Elections: Self-Qualifying Deadline Continues Through Oct. 24
LSBA Elections: Self-Qualifying Deadline Continues Through Oct. 24.
Landry claims victory, moves to dismiss lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccine rule
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against Gov. John Bel Edwards challenging the state’s COVID-19 vaccination rule for schoolchildren, now that the vaccine mandate has been officially rescinded.
Defending Election Integrity, AG Jeff Landry Calls For Repeal Of Biden Executive Order
Defending Election Integrity, AG Jeff Landry Calls For Repeal Of Biden Executive Order.
Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Allowing Limited Practice of Law for Attorney Spouses of U.S. Uniformed Service Members
Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Allowing Limited Practice of Law for Attorney Spouses of U.S. Uniformed Service Members.
5 Star Review from Jayla Raymond
5 Star Review from Jayla Raymond.
Meeting Notice on October 4, 2022
Meeting Notice on October 4, 2022.