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Thursday, March 28, 2024

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Special election in litigated Caddo Parish sheriff's race goes to Democrat

By Michael Carroll |
A Democrat was elected Caddo Parish sheriff by six percentage points last weekend in a contest that was closely watched because an appeals court ordered a new election after finding multiple questionable votes were cast in a razor-thin election last fall.

State high court rejects Louisiana law that gave child sex abuse victims second chance at justice

By Michael Carroll |
In a 4-3 opinion, the Louisiana Supreme Court overturned a state law that gave child sexual abuse victims a three-year window to file civil lawsuits against their accusers in cases that had been time-barred.

Louisiana among groups trying to overturn SEC rule that would mandate climate-change disclosures

By Michael Carroll |
A federal appeals court has placed a temporary hold on a federal rule advanced by the Securities and Exchange Commission that requires publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related financial risks to their business operations.

New Louisiana crime law will provide legal immunity to those with concealed-carry permits

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana gun owners with concealed-carry permits will be granted limited immunity from lawsuits for injuring or killing someone during cases of justified self-defense under the provisions of a measure Gov. Jeff Landry signed on March 5.

Federal judge affirms city of New Orleans' restrictions on short-term rentals

By Michael Carroll |
New Orleans city officials are resuming the processing of applications for short-term vacation rentals in the city after a federal judge lifted a restraining order and upheld the city’s ban on corporate ownership of such rental units.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hit with Clean Water Act lawsuit

By Louisiana Record |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Martin Mayer, Chief of the Regulatory Division in the New Orleans District, are facing a lawsuit filed by Juban Land Holdings, LLC and Juban Trails Development, LLC. The lawsuit pertains to a dispute over property owned and developed by the plaintiffs. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Employee accuses U.S. Post Office of discrimination, reprisal

By Louisiana Record |
A U.S. Post Office employee, Eldridge J. Pollard, also known as Alfredo S., has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service and its Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy. The case was lodged in the Eastern District of Louisiana court on January 24, 2024.

Louisiana remains least affordable state for car insurance rates, new report finds

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana drivers spend a greater percentage of their incomes on auto insurance than residents of any other state, paying an average annual premium of $3,618, according to a new study from the personal finances website Bankrate.

Lawsuit teed up that pits developers of rival golf projects in New Orleans

By Michael Carroll |
Developers of a riverfront mixed-use project in New Orleans that includes a golf entertainment facility and driving range are suing the company behind a rival golf project three miles away, alleging an orchestrated scheme to sink the riverfront facility.

Louisiana woman challenges state's occupational licensing rules for florists

By Michael Carroll |
A federal lawsuit filed in Louisiana aims to prune the state’s occupational licensing system by barring the Louisiana Horticulture Commission from determining who is allowed to arrange freshly cut flowers in the state.

Mother blames companies behind Kratom for daughter's death

By Chris Dickerson |
The mother of a Louisiana woman blames for her daughter’s death on Kratom, and she’s suing the companies she says are responsible.

Court decision restricts EPA from imposing race-based pollution rules in Louisiana

By Michael Carroll |
The federal Environmental Protection Agency cannot impose pollution rules on Louisiana that discriminate based on race in locations such as the industrialized areas along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, a judge ruled.

Louisiana lawsuit challenges federal rule that redefines independent contractor

By Michael Carroll |
A family-owned trucking firm in Louisiana is suing the Biden administration over a proposed rule that retools the definition of independent contractor, arguing that the rule threatens the livelihoods of millions of U.S. workers.

Louisiana environmental groups sue over EPA decision giving state agency authority over carbon-capture projects

By Michael Carroll |
Louisiana environmental groups on Tuesday filed a legal challenge to the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s decision making the state the primary regulator of carbon-capture projects planned by the oil and gas industry.

12 Louisianans challenge new congressional districts, alleging they're 'racially gerrymandered'

By Michael Carroll |
A dozen plaintiffs described as “non-African Americans” have filed a federal lawsuit against Louisiana’s secretary of state, alleging that a new congressional map signed into law last month by Gov. Jeff Landry was a product of unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.

Louisiana Shrimp Association sues federal fisheries agency over turtle-protection rule

By Michael Carroll |
The Louisiana Shrimp Association is suing the Biden administration, alleging that a federal fisheries rule requiring the installation of sea turtle protection devices on certain shrimpers’ boats would be “financially crushing” for the industry.

McNeese State University is top Louisiana school in campus free-speech study

By Michael Carroll |
McNeese State University in Lake Charles was the only university in Louisiana to receive the highest rating possible from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression for efforts to protect students’ free speech.

Louisiana business groups object to Biden's pause on LNG export permits

By Michael Carroll |
The Biden administration late last month announced a temporary pause on pending liquefied natural gas export permits, prompting business groups in Louisiana to call the decision a threat to the state’s LNG production and energy jobs.

Tulane student says he was wrongfully suspended, presumed guilty of sexual misconduct

By Louisiana Record |
A Tulane University student says he was wrongfully presumed guilty of sexual misconduct and suspended from the school for more than two years.

More defendants added to free-speech lawsuit against Lafayette library board president

By Michael Carroll |
Plaintiffs who filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the former president of the Lafayette library board violated free-speech rights at public meetings are moving to expand the number of defendants in the litigation.