News from February 2025
Independent Journalist Sues Local Police Chief Over Alleged Constitutional Violations
An independent journalist is suing a local police chief over alleged violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights during an incident at a post office in Zwolle, Louisiana.
Plaintiff accuses US Patent Office of Discrimination Over Revoked Job Offer
Irvin E. Branch III has filed a lawsuit against the United States Patent and Trademark Office alleging discriminatory employment practices based on race, sex, color, national origin, and age after a job offer was revoked without explanation...
Plaintiff alleges Danos LLC (employer) failed workplace safety standards
Jeffrey E.Coltora has taken legal action against his former employer,Danos LLC,in a case filed at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against hospitality giants following severe injury
Paula Gamboa has filed a lawsuit against major hospitality companies after sustaining serious injuries from tripping over a poorly maintained rug at a Marriot hotel in Louisiana during a trade show event last year.
Plaintiff Alleges Utility Company Fostered Hostile Work Environment
Marcelino Assado has filed a lawsuit against Entergy Louisiana alleging racial discrimination and a hostile work environment during his tenure as an employee.
Plaintiffs Allege Law Enforcement Misconduct in Framing Former Fisherman
Julius and Melissa Cerdes have filed a lawsuit alleging that law enforcement officers framed Julius for drug-related crimes nearly two decades ago due to personal animosity from an ex-DEA agent.
Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on immigration enforcement operations
I fully support President Donald Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan's efforts to remove dangerous illegal aliens out of Louisiana and ultimately out of our country.
Tulane BLSA Moot Court teams finish top in regionals, head to nationals
Tulane BLSA teams finish top in regionals, head to nationals in March.
Professor Katherine Mattes, key player in Louisiana criminal justice reform, to retire
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans’ criminal justice system, Katherine Mattes, then a professor of the practice with Tulane Law School’s Criminal Justice Clinic, found herself in hazmat gear documenting the ruined evidence rooms of courthouses and police stations.