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Phoenix Labor Group sues Tampa Ship for contractual defense and indemnity claims
Phoenix Labor Group, LLC has filed a Complaint for Declaratory Judgment against Tampa Ship, LLC in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.
Kevin Booker sues Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Agency for alleged violation of Americans with Disabilities Act
Kevin Booker has filed a lawsuit against the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Agency (SLFPA) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, under the case ID 2:24-cv-00918-DJP-KWR on April 12, 2024.
Toshika M. Barnes sues Ochsner Clinic Foundation for workplace discrimination
In the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, plaintiff Toshika M. Barnes has filed a lawsuit against Ochsner Clinic Foundation.
Cynthia Wilson sues Family Dollar Stores for slip and fall accident at their store
In the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, a lawsuit has been filed by Cynthia Wilson against Family Dollar Stores of Louisiana, LLC; Family Dollar, Inc.; and Family Dollar Services, LLC.
United States of America sues Dorothy Braxton for failure to repay debt
The United States of America has filed a lawsuit against Dorothy Braxton in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit Arrests Sorrento Man On Pornography Involving Juveniles & Sexual Abuse Of An Animal Charges
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Sorrento man on Tuesday, April 16.
Transgender teacher accuses Caddo school board of discrimination
A transgender teacher is accusing the Caddo Parish School Board of discrimination.
Tile company accuses employee of misappropriating trade secrets, confidential info
A tile company has sued an employee it claims has misappropriating trade secrets and confidential information for his own benefit and that of his company.
Louisiana family services agency hit with class action over 'overwhelmed' foster-care system
A federal class-action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 4,000 Louisiana foster children, alleging that the state’s Department of Children and Family Services operates under overwhelming caseloads and fails to protect kids from mental and physical harm.
Louisiana bill to help prisoners convicted by non-unanimous juries dies in committee
A Louisiana State Senate panel voted earlier this month to table a bill that would have provided a way for inmates convicted by non-unanimous juries to challenge their sentences after such jury verdicts were designated unconstitutional.
Lawyer in hot water over insurance claims deserved a hearing, Fifth Circuit rules
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer who worked at a Houston law firm that has run afoul of the law will get a second chance to show he shouldn't have been suspended for nine months.
94% of LSU Law Class of 2023 employed within 10 months of graduation, ABA data shows
Ninety-four percent of the graduates in the LSU Law Class of 2023 found employment within 10 months of earning their law degree, according to new employment and salary figures from the American Bar Association
Man blames toe amputation on wheeled walker
A man says he lost a toe because of a defective wheeled walker.
Black man accuses Creole Cuisine of racial discrimination
A Black man has accused Creole Cuisine of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in racial discrimination.
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Early pioneer of Louisiana trust law and Tulane alumnus, Judge Pappy Little, has died
Tulane Law alumnus the Honorable Frank A. “Pappy” Little, Jr. (A&S ’58, L ‘61), who served on the federal bench for 22 years with distinction and was a pioneer in Louisiana trust law, has died.
47 second-year LSU Law students selected for 2024-25 Board of Advocates
Forty-seven second-year LSU Law students have been selected for membership on the 2024-2025 Board of Advocates, a student honor organization dedicated to the promotion and development of oral and written persuasive advocacy skills.
Couple says Jayco RV they purchased was defective
A couple claims the Jayco recreational vehicle they purchased was defective.
Two accuse Voodoo Energy Services of discrimination
Two former employees are accusing a Louisiana-based energy company of racial discrimination.
Mother says school district isn't providing proper education for epileptic child
A mother claims a Louisiana school board isn't providing a proper education to her epileptic child.