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Woman sues former employer for alleged discrimination based on gender, pregnancy
A woman has sued Cantium for alleged discrimination based on her gender and her pregnancy.
Edwards signs plan to bring back passenger rail between New Orleans, Baton Rouge
As his term as governor winds down, John Bel Edwards has signed a service agreement with Amtrak to restore passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans – after a 54-year absence.
Tulane part of consortium designated as national Tech Hub
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced last week that Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind Propeller, a consortium that includes Tulane University, is one of 31 newly designated Tech Hubs.
One company sues two others for allegedly stealing trade secrets
NEW ORLEANS – Royal Coatings has filed a lawsuit accusing StanChem and Hall Technologies of misappropriating its trade secrets and confidential business information to cut them out of a lucrative business opportunity.
Disabled teen sues Lousiana High School Athletic Association over varsity wrestling denial
A Madisonville teen has sued the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in federal court for rejecting him for participation in varsity high school wrestling.
Worker sues employer after allegedly suffering severe chemical burns on the job
LAKE CHARLES – A worker has filed a negligence lawsuit against Packaging Corporation of America, claiming that he was severely burned by a chemical spray after a co-worker instructed him to engage an incorrect valve.
Federal appeals court places new delay on Gulf offshore oil lease sales
A closely watched Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale that had been scheduled to happen this week has been further delayed as a result of an order issued by the U.S. Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Court bars Archdiocese of New Orleans from questioning prospective students about disabilities
A state judge has issued an injunction against the Archdiocese of New Orleans to stop eight area Catholic schools from asking prospective students questions about whether they have physical or mental limitations.
Criminal procedure class dispels myth of the Black Pantherism
In Professor Angela Allen-Bell’s criminal procedure class, Law Center students studied the Black Panther Party cases to learn about searches, seizures, arrests, warrants and national security.
Vermilion Parish NAACP claims Abbeville is reusing 2010 electoral district maps, violating voting laws
LAFAYETTE – The Vermilion Parish NAACP has sued the City of Abbeville for violating the Fourteenth Amendment's "One-Person, One-Vote" requirement by reusing 2010 electoral districts despite a 19% population deviation. The lawsuit seeks to declare the Enacted Map unconstitutional and to establish a new district plan for the Abbeville City Council.
Family sues Entergy Corporation for alleged breach of fiduciary duty in inheritance dispute
NEW ORLEANS – Relatives of a former Entergy Corporation employee are suing the company for breach of fiduciary duties after the company paid out the benefits of his 401K retirement savings plan to his surviving spouse, despite his prior designation of the plaintiffs as the beneficiaries.
Man sues companies over exposure to Paraquat
A Louisiana man has sued two companies, claiming he was harmed by exposure to the weed killer Paraquat.
LSU Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni help prepare LSU and UL undergrads for National Moot Court Competition
To help undergraduate moot court teams at LSU and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette prepare to vie for the National Moot Court Competition championship next year, LSU Law hosted a head-to-head scrimmage for the teams at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Sunday, Oct. 15.
Flanagan Partners Honored by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2024
Flanagan Partners LLP has received Tier 1 rankings in the 2024 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings.
Ameropa North America sues cargo companies for $121,000 discrepancy
NEW ORLEANS – Ameropa North America has filed a lawsuit accusing cargo carriers of negligence and breach of contract after a shipment was delivered with more than $100,000 worth of cargo allegedly missing.
Crewman files negligence lawsuit against Gulf Logistics Operating after onboard injury
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Gulf Logistics Operating, claiming that he was injured when a door reportedly slammed onto his hand over rough seas.
2023 Emerge Center Volunteer Activists Luncheon
Taylor Porter is pleased to sponsor the 2023 Emerge Center Volunteer Activists Luncheon.
Louisiana woman petitions court to hold school officials accountable in corporal punishment cases
A Jefferson Parish woman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to alter a judicial precedent in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi that makes public school employees and managers essentially immune from liability when they engage in “unlawful corporal punishment.”
LSU Law Parole and Re-entry Clinic students celebrate milestone day, release of six clients from prison
Professor Robert Lancaster and the eight students in the LSU Law Parole and Re-entry Clinic met for class at the downtown Baton Rouge headquarters of The Louisiana Parole Project on Monday evening, Oct. 23, for a very special occasion.
Deckhand sues Kirby Inland Marine after sustaining back injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand has filed a negligence lawsuit against Kirby Inland Marine claiming an accident caused him to sustain severe back injuries while working on a vessel.