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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.
Loyola University New Orleans Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Trustees
The Loyola University New Orleans Board of Trustees has appointed three new members who begin their tenure this fall.
Fifth Circuit puts the brakes on effort to redraw Louisiana's congressional map
Plaintiffs seeking to redraw Louisiana’s congressional map to ensure Black residents have equal voting power are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate an October court hearing on drawing up a new redistricting plan.
Judge's order in property insurance claim upends embattled MMA law firm's contingency fee contracts
Recent federal court decisions have ratcheted up financial pressures on McClenny, Mosley & Associates, the Houston law firm facing federal disciplinary proceedings related to a mass-filing about 1,600 property-claims lawsuits in western Louisiana last year.
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer Hosts Lafourche Parish Students for Constitution Day 2023
In observance of Constitution Day 2023, Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Weimer hosted 120 students and teachers from Lafourche Parish at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse.
‘Personal Genome Medicine’ by LSU Law Professor Michael J. Malinowski published by Cambridge University Press
“Personal Genome Medicine: The Legal and Regulatory Transformation of US Medicine,” a new book by LSU Law Professor Michael J. Malinowski examining the ethical, legal, and social implications of direct-to-consumer, genetic health risk testing services such as 23andMe’s Personal Genome Health Service, has been published by Cambridge University Press.
Justice Department Awards Over $4.4 Billion to Support Community Safety
The Justice Department has announced that it is awarding more than $4.4 billion to support state, local and Tribal public safety and community justice activities.
Perspective in Medical Practice on October 6, 2023
Seasoned lawyers will cover various perspectives in medical malpractice including plaintiff's and defense counsel, LA Patient's Compensation Fund, recent law developments, COVID, and professionalism.
LSU Law alumni encouraged to take survey on first-year curriculum as faculty launch comprehensive evaluation of course offerings
LSU Law faculty are working to complete a comprehensive evaluation of curriculum for first-year students at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center, and alumni are encouraged to weigh in via a survey.
Victim’s family receives acknowledgement from New Orleans City Council after three decades
During their September meeting, the New Orleans City Council acknowledged and honored the life of Kenneth Borden.
Louisiana Supreme Court Congratulates Local American Judges Association Honorees
The Louisiana Supreme Court congratulates several local honorees recently recognized at the 2023 American Judges Association’s (AJA) 62nd Annual Conference.
Justice Department Awards Over $4.2 Million in Grants to State and Local Agencies
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance has awarded $4,202,037 collectively to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Baton Rouge Police Department, Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Lawsuit claims Pelicans star Zion Williamson and his family failed to repay $2 million loan
NEW ORLEANS – A California-based Web3 and blockchain infrastructure services company has filed a lawsuit against New Orleans Pelicans basketball star Zion Williamson and his family members claiming that they allegedly failed to fully repay a $2 million loan that was given under the condition that the basketball player would agree to promote the company.
The Rolling Stones files motion to dismiss copyright infringement case filed against them by Spanish guitarist
NEW ORLEANS – The Rolling Stones have filed a motion to dismiss a copyright infringement lawsuit against them by a Spanish guitarist who claims that they stole his work for their record "Living in a Ghost Town."
State courts reject injunction to block enforcement of Louisiana abortion restrictions
Two Louisiana courts have denied abortion-rights supporters a path to block the enforcement of Louisiana statutes establishing a near-total abortion ban in the state in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade last year.