News from October 2023
Supplier of fuel and barging services Orion Holdings sues cargo ship for failure to pay
NEW ORLEANS – Orion Holdings Limited is suing an ocean-going cargo ship for more than $190,000 in unpaid fuel and barging services.
Worker accuses Chevron of negligence after injury on oil platform
NEW ORLEANS – A longshoreman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Chevron after allegedly tripping on a wire at the Jack St. Malo oil and gas production platform, sustaining severe injuries.
Supreme Court of Virginia appoints LSU Law alumna Alexis Fetzer Sharp (’11) as state law librarian
LSU Law alumna Alexis Fetzer Sharp has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Virginia to serve as the next state law librarian of the Virginia State Law Library, effective Nov. 1.
Louisiana has more judges than states of similar size, state auditor finds
Compared to similarly sized states, Louisiana has the highest number of judges per capita – a total of 279 per about 4.6 million residents, or 6.1 judges for every 100,000 state residents, according to a new report from the Louisiana legislative auditor.
Taylor Porter is thrilled to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana Steak & Burger dinner
Taylor Porter is thrilled to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana Steak & Burger dinner being held on October 18.
Generative AI and Implications in Employment and Copyright Law on October 16, 2023
While artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for some time, the rapidly increasing use of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT and Bard, has prompted many businesses to assess its use, potential, risks, and rewards.
Jefferson Parish sheriff sued over alleged misuse of facial recognition technology
The Jefferson Parish sheriff and deputy sheriff are defendants in a federal lawsuit filed by a Georgia resident who said he was jailed for six days after being falsely linked by facial identification technology to purse thefts in Metairie.
Judicial funding policies may put state Supreme Court at odds with state law, audit concludes
Louisiana Supreme Court justices are divided over a state legislative auditor’s conclusion that administrative expenses for a supplemental compensation fund for judges were incorrectly paid using state general revenues.
Woman suing over son's COVID vaccination at school hits road block
GRETNA, La. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who sued a Louisiana school district for vaccinating her son against COVID-19 without her consent should have presented her case as a medical malpractice lawsuit.
LSU Law graduates achieve highest passage rate on Louisiana Bar Exam for first-time and all takers, July 2023 results show
With 92.2% of LSU Law graduates passing the Louisiana Bar Exam on their first attempt, the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center achieved the highest pass rate among all Louisiana law schools on the July 2023 exam, according to newly released results from the Committee on Bar Admission of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
71st Annual Red Mass is Observed
Louisiana judges gathered this morning at St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square for the 71st annual Red Mass, which marks the opening of the judicial year. Traditionally, Red Mass is held the first Monday in October.
U.S. Attorney’s Office for The Eastern District of Louisiana Observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October marks the observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans joins the U.S. Department of Justice in commemorating DVAM, paying tribute to victims and survivors, and saluting the dedication of the advocates, service providers, justice professionals, law enforcement officers, and first responders who tirelessly work in support of survivors.
Making Buy America Work for Our Industry on October 12, 2023
Jeff Vogel will speak on the panel “Making Buy America Work for Our Industry” at the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) 2023 Annual Conference.
Louisiana elected officials seek to protect local fishermen from imported shrimp
Louisiana elected officials are rallying to find solutions to help protect the state’s shrimp fishermen from cheap foreign shrimp that critics say is depriving shrimpers of their livelihood and undermining public health.
Auto dealer association chief Will Green named LABI president and CEO
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry will continue to fight for tort reform and increased transparency and modernization of the state’s court system, according to Will Green, LABI’s newly selected president and CEO.
Taylor Porter Ranked Third Among Best Places to Work
For the ninth year, Taylor Porter has been ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Baton Rouge by the Greater Baton Rouge Business Report.
Louisiana legal system concerns highlighted during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
Tort reform advocates highlighted their concerns about Louisiana’s legal climate during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week beginning on Oct. 2, with grassroots groups trying to drum up support for legal reforms in the governor’s race and among voters around the state.
Justice Department Awards Over $4.4 Billion to Support Community Safety
The Justice Department announced today that it is awarding more than $4.4 billion to support state, local, and Tribal public safety and community justice activities.
Appeals court delays contested Gulf of Mexico offshore oil lease sale date to Nov. 8
A controversial offshore oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico will be delayed until Nov. 8, leaving the Biden administration’s proposed acreage restrictions on the sale unsettled for now, a federal appeals court has decided.
4 Baton Rouge officers charged in ongoing 'Brave Cave' abuse investigation
Four Baton Rouge police officers have been charged with crimes as a result of an internal investigation into a disbanded street-crimes unit, whose members have also become the target of civil lawsuits alleging police abuses and sexual humiliation.