News from 2023
Supreme Court to Hold Argument Docket at Marshall University
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia will hold an Argument Docket at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Trial attorney donations to Landry raise concerns from tort reform supporters
GOP gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry has reportedly received more than $700,000 from trial attorneys, a constituency that usually backs Democrats, prompting concerns that Landry might be less committed to civil litigation reforms than other hopefuls.
Google, AGs reach settlement in antitrust case about app store sales
CHARLESTON – Google and attorneys general from 52 states and territories have reached a settlement in an antitrust case about the company’s mobile app store policies.
Entergy Louisiana among least helpful utilities for offering consumers conservation options, new study finds
Entergy Louisiana ranked 43rd among the nation`s 53 largest electric utilities in a new study examining the utilities’ energy efficiency programs, which help the companies avoid customer rate hikes.
Landry files amicus brief in support of RFK Jr.-aligned health group's media lawsuit
State Attorney General Jeff Landry is supporting the arguments of a Robert F. Kennedy Jr.-aligned group in its federal lawsuit accusing large media companies of conspiring to stamp out certain political viewpoints.
What's New in the World of Real Estate on September 8, 2023
U.S. mortgage rates are increasing and inflation is not slowing down.
AGs urge Congress to study AI and its effects on children
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses.
Louisiana program to get property insurers to expand coverage is 'a failure,' insurance commissioner-elect says
Louisiana’s insurance commissioner-elect, Republican Tim Temple, says he will not seek any additional funding for the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program, which offers matching funds to new and current property insurers to expand coverage in the state’s coastal areas.
Taylor Porter was excited to host LSU Law Professor
Taylor Porter was excited to host LSU Law Professor Elizabeth Carter, Professor Fusako Seki, Ms. Kazuyo Nishikata, and Mr. Yuji Nemoto recently for a lunch and learn with our attorneys and guests.
Louisiana law degrees ranked fifth best in nation for return on investment
A law degree in Louisiana offers graduate students the fifth best return on investment among the 50 states, based on criteria such as tuition costs, job prospects, cost of living and potential future earnings, a new study concludes.
Justice Department Awards Over $21 Million in Grants to State of Louisiana to Enhance Crime Victim Services and Compensation Payments
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that the State of Louisiana has received $21,243,422 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and its component, the Office for Victims of Crime, to enhance crime victim services in the State and to enhance State compensation payments to eligible crime victims.
Gold Weems Employment Litigation Team Wins Whistleblower Case and Attorneys’ Fees
After a week-long jury trial in St. Martin Parish in March 2023, the Gold Weems Employment Litigation Team won a jury verdict in an employment Whistleblower lawsuit.
New Republican Governors Association ad slams Democrat Wilson's infrastructure record
A TV ad campaign launched by the Republican Governors Association blasts the sole Democrat running for Louisiana governor, former state Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson, for alleged failures to make infrastructure repairs.
Waste disposal company challenges Louisiana permit restricting burning of explosives
An environmental permit restricting the burning of explosive hazardous waste at a plant near Colfax is facing challenges by the plant’s owner as well as a citizens group that has complained about the health effects of the plant’s operation.
Appeals court stays bond granted to former Louisiana judge convicted of sex crimes
A former Louisiana judge who was convicted of sex crimes against minors in 2020 is back in prison after an appeals court overturned a lower court decision granting Elzey “Jeffrey” Perilloux’s release from custody on a $300,000 bond.
Louisiana, Petroleum Institute sue Interior Department over offshore lease sale
The state of Louisiana, American Petroleum Institute and Chevron last week filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior secretary and other officials over what the plaintiffs say were last-minute changes to a major offshore lease sale.
Justice Department Awards $375,000 to Area Foundation to Prevent and Reduce Violent Crime in Baton Rouge
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that TRUCE has received $375,000 from the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and its component, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention.
Congratulations to Edward J. Walters, Jr. and C.A. “Hap” Martin III
Congratulations to Edward J. Walters, Jr. and C.A. “Hap” Martin III, who received the nominations for LSBA President-Elect (2024-25) and LSBA Secretary (2025-27), respectively!
Louisiana appeals court upholds law suspending filing deadlines in sex abuse claims
In a win for plaintiffs in child sexual abuse cases, a Louisiana appeals court has affirmed the constitutionality of a 2021 state law allowing accusers to file lawsuits that were previously barred by a statute of limitations.
42 Deutsch Kerrigan Attorneys Recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
Deutsch Kerrigan is pleased to announce that thirty-five of the firm’s attorneys are recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.