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Business groups hopeful about Louisiana election results despite weak turnout
While Saturday’s Louisiana gubernatorial election may have motivated only a little more than one-third of registered voters to turn in ballots, business groups seemed upbeat about the election outcome.
Louisiana lawsuit alleges tribunal that adjudicates COVID-19 injury claims violated Constitution
A little-known federal agency charged with assessing claims of those who have suffered serious injuries after taking the COVID-19 vaccine is “a kangaroo court” that routinely rejects allegations of adverse medical events, according to a federal lawsuit filed in Louisiana.
Architectural copyright battle erupts in New Orleans real estate development project
NEW ORLEANS – A real estate development company has filed a claiming a construction firm unlawfully used and infringed upon their intellectual property and work product related to the rehabilitation and redevelopment of certain properties in New Orleans.
Tug company sues following Mississippi River collision
NEW ORLEANS – Intracoastal Tug and Barge Company has filed a negligence lawsuit against Magnolia Fleet and the M/V Louise following a boat collision that caused more than $165,000 in damages.
For a second consecutive year, a Tulane BLSA leader takes the helm of GAPSA
Tamunoboma “Dominion” Fenny was supposed to be a doctor – it’s what she believed for a long time, and what her parents had hoped.
Former Employee Sues Rodi Marine for $6 Million Alleging Negligence and Severe Injuries
NEW ORLEANS - A former employee has filed a $6 million negligence lawsuit against Rodi Marine claiming failure to provide a safe work environment aboard the M/V MISS PEGGY ANN resulted in him sustaining severe injuries.
Judge rejects adult entertainment group's position against Louisiana's age-verification law
An adult entertainment group’s legal challenge of a Louisiana law requiring age verification for state residents to access sexually explicit websites was dismissed in part by a federal judge.
Landry wins governor's race outright in low-turnout primary election
An anemic voter turnout and a “historic failure” of the state’s Democratic Party apparatus allowed Republican Jeff Landry to defy the polls and win Saturday’s governor’s race without the need for a runoff, a political analyst said.
Troubled hurricane firm has one less lawsuit to worry about
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The law firm accused of filing hurricane-damage lawsuits on behalf clients who didn't consent to them has defeated claims from a rival firm.
Attorney General Jeff Landry Calls For Public Support To Provide Safer Schools On National Stop Bullying Day
National Stop Bullying Day, and Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging parents and students to Know More About Bullying so they can recognize and stop bullying in schools.
Group of AGs want U.S. Supreme Court to review horse racing case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of states and private parties in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case involving the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Deckhand accuses employers of negligence that caused severe injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand has filed a lawsuit against his employers, claiming negligence led to him passing out due to heat exhaustion and injuring himself while working aboard a vessel.
Taylor Porter Welcomes John Ward to the Baton Rouge Office
Taylor Porter is pleased to welcome John Forrest Ward, IV to the firm.
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.