News from 2022
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.
Statements from Gov. John Bel Edwards and Col. Lamar Davis on Federal Civil Investigation into Louisiana State Police
Statements from Gov. John Bel Edwards and Col. Lamar Davis on Federal Civil Investigation into Louisiana State Police.
Civil litigation reform group urges Gov. Edwards to sign legal advertising bills
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) is urging Gov. John Bel Edwards to sign two bills passed by the state Legislature this year that aim to restrict deceptive legal advertising.
5 Star Review from Shabrell Washington
5 Star Review from Shabrell Washington.
New Orleans mayor's retention-pay plan for police officers seen as constitutional
New Orleans officials are advancing efforts to retain and recruit police officers in the wake of an advisory opinion issued by the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office concluding that the mayor’s lump-sum pay plan for law enforcement is legal.
Taylor Porter Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA
Taylor Porter Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA.
Louisiana reforms to protect businesses from having to pay higher UI taxes
Gov. John Bel Edwards has approved a plan to stabilize Louisiana’s unemployment insurance fund, agreeing to increase the fund’s balance to $750 million to ensure businesses won’t have to pay higher taxes to replenish the fund.
SHRM 22 Annual Conference & Expo on June 10 - 15, 2022
SHRM 22 Annual Conference & Expo on June 10 - 15, 2022.
Ashley Carver Meredith Earns LL.M. in Taxation
Ashley Carver Meredith Earns LL.M. in Taxation,
MBLB Continues Its Support for SYC’s Defenders’ Memorial Day Challenge Regatta
MBLB Continues Its Support for SYC’s Defenders’ Memorial Day Challenge Regatta.
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces New Operating Hours for Courthouse and Clerk of Court’s Office
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces New Operating Hours for Courthouse and Clerk of Court’s Office.
5 Star Review from Brianna Lyons
5 Star Review from Brianna Lyons.
Lawsuit challenges East Baton Rouge school officials' redistricting maps
Four plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, alleging that the board’s recently approved redistricting maps split precincts in violation of Louisiana law.
Gov. Edwards Joins CPRA, Army Corps to Celebrate Completion of the Greater New Orleans Hurricane System
Gov. Edwards Joins CPRA, Army Corps to Celebrate Completion of the Greater New Orleans Hurricane System.
Gov. Edwards and The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Celebrate the Second Annual Gov. P.B.S. Pinchback Legacy Breakfast and Honor Former Louisiana Rep. and State Police Col. Terry Landry
Gov. Edwards and The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus Celebrate the Second Annual Gov. P.B.S. Pinchback Legacy Breakfast and Honor Former Louisiana Rep. and State Police Col. Terry Landry.
U.S. Supreme Court denies Louisiana's bid to suspend climate-change rules
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office has lost its bid to overturn an appeals court ruling allowing the Biden administration to apply its climate-change rules for calculating the social costs of greenhouse gas emissions (SC-GHG).
5 Star Review from Willie Daniel
5 Star Review from Willie Daniel.