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Louisiana shipbuilder to pay $1 million settlement over charges of hiring ineligible workers
A Louisiana shipyard company has agreed to pay more than $1 million to settle a legal dispute in the Eastern District of Louisiana brought by federal prosecutors who alleged the firm used ineligible workers to build fast-response cutters (FRC) for the U.S. Coast Guard.
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AG files lawsuit against Biden’s illegal ban on offshore drilling to defend American energy
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Louisiana, three other states sue to block illegal migrants from census count
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Louisiana sues Biden administration over new ban on offshore oil and gas leasing
Louisiana and four other states have filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration over the offshore oil and gas leasing ban announced in its waning days, arguing that only Congress has the power to “regulate property.”
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Louisiana set to sue Biden administration over new offshore drilling ban in eastern Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana officials are poised to file another federal lawsuit against the Biden administration’s energy policies, the latest salvo directed against the president’s Jan. 6 withdrawal of the eastern Gulf of Mexico from future oil and gas leasing.
Holiday preparations are in full swing, and no one wants to be on the “bad” list this time of year.
LSU’s Hispanic Law Students Association highlighted during Hispanic Heritage month
LSU Law School is shining a spotlight on its Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) for their efforts in fostering inclusivity and connections among students. The association has organized a series of events to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th.
Louisiana law degrees ranked fifth best in nation for return on investment
A law degree in Louisiana offers graduate students the fifth best return on investment among the 50 states, based on criteria such as tuition costs, job prospects, cost of living and potential future earnings, a new study concludes.
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Plaintiff Alleges Local Restaurant Violated Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has taken legal action against Alexandria Pizza Hut LLC and ADT Louisiana LLC over alleged violations of disability access laws at a local restaurant in Alexandria, LA.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant over alleged injury
Francille Matassa has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Inc., claiming negligence led to her injury at one of its stores in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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Healthcare Provider Accused of Negligence in High-Stakes Legal Battle
A recent court filing reveals a heated legal dispute involving allegations of negligence against a healthcare provider in Louisiana.
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Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination against charter school employer
A former Head Dean at Homer Plessy Community School has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
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Plaintiff alleges auto giants' negligence over defective airbags causing severe injury
In a gripping legal battle filed in Louisiana federal court on January 8th by Susan Brooke Bagwell against Takata Corporation and BMW entities over a defective airbag explosion resulting in severe injuries during a car crash last year.
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Plaintiff Alleges High-Profile Defendants Interfered with Business Relations
Ronald Satish Emrit has filed a lawsuit demanding $500 billion from Elon Musk and others for alleged civil rights violations related to proposed budget cuts affecting federal assistance programs.
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Plaintiff Accuses Private University of Mishandling Sexual Harassment Complaint
A former student has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana Christian University for alleged mishandling of her sexual harassment complaint under Title IX regulations.
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Plaintiff alleges local fitness center violated disability rights
Claudia Barnett has taken legal action against MWA Perkins Club after being denied entry into Spectrum Fitness due to her service animal.
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Plaintiff claims former colleague accused of Defamation
Michelle S. Parker has taken legal action against Mellowdee Quinney Tibbs over alleged defamation resulting in severe personal and professional harm.
2 New Orleans law firms charged with insurance fraud, staging of vehicle accidents
Two New Orleans law firms and eight individuals have been charged for their involvement in a wide-ranging conspiracy to stage vehicle accidents and commit insurance fraud in a new federal indictment unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Louisiana civil justice system ranked 10th worst in nation in new Judicial Hellholes report
A Louisiana tort-reform group is lamenting the state being designated the 10th worst civil justice system in the nation in a new report published by American Tort Reform Federation.
St. John's school board to shutter elementary school in the wake of environmental lawsuits
Amid ongoing litigation over chemical emissions and school desegregation, the St. John the Baptist Parish school board has voted to close an elementary school located about 450 feet from a petrochemical plant.
LSU museum director seeks to dismiss defamation allegation filed by Pennsylvania's Doug Mastriano
A military museum director at Louisiana State University is mounting a legal counter-offensive against an unsuccessful Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate, Doug Mastriano, arguing that the GOP state senator’s defamation lawsuit against him should be dismissed.
'Nuclear verdicts' in Louisiana last year totaled $437 million, new study finds
Louisiana jury awards exceeding $10 million over the years 2009 to 2023 amounted to a total payout of $9.97 billion, making the Bayou State sixth in the nation in terms of the combined value of these so-called “nuclear verdicts.”
AG files lawsuit against Biden’s illegal ban on offshore drilling to defend American energy
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is spearheading a multi-state coalition in a federal lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s controversial ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling, calling it an unlawful overreach that threatens to cripple American energy independence and the economy.
Louisiana, three other states sue to block illegal migrants from census count
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined the AGs of three other states in filing a lawsuit that challenges the Biden administration decision to count illegal aliens when determining the number of congressional seats and electoral votes that each state receives.
South Dakota AG supports Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is among several AGs across the country supporting a Louisiana law that requires all K-12 schools and state-funded universities to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Murrill, other AGs send warnings to robocall companies
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the rest of a bipartisan task force warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
Meta plans for massive AI data center in northeast Louisiana pose ratepayer risks, critics say
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, will construct a $10 billion artificial intelligence data center in northeast Louisiana, promising technological innovation and jobs, but critics question the project’s economic benefits and future impact on taxpayers.
Supreme Court suspends judge for not signing warrants, ignoring order
The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended a St. John the Baptist Parish judge, saying he “caused substantial harm” by delaying criminal investigations into child sexual abuse and domestic violence by refusing to sign search warrants.
Citizen-only voting amendments victorious in all eight states they were on ballot
Constitutional amendments to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections passed in all eight states they appeared on the ballot.
Special session produces bills to flatten income tax, boost Louisiana sales tax
Louisiana lawmakers adjourned their special session on Friday and sent the governor measures to reduce the corporate income tax, flatten personal income taxes and bump up the state sales tax, but some critics are not sold on the plan.
Louisiana Supreme Court finds $10M in asbestos case too much
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Supreme Court cut a $10.5 million jury verdict in an asbestos lawsuit in half, saying an analysis of whether a jury abused its discretion must include an examination of awards in similar cases.
Daughter files suit against Continental Insurance over father's mesothelioma, death
NEW ORLEANS - Cynthia Marsh, as administrator for the estate of Harry F. Marsh, filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 25 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the Continental Insurance Company, individually and as successor in interest to the Marine Office of America Corporation.
Mother Alleges Legal Malpractice Against Attorney Over Missed Deadline in Wrongful Death Suit
Lindsay Williams appeals a court ruling dismissing her legal malpractice claim concerning attorney Wanda Anderson Davis' failure to file a wrongful death suit timely after Justin Robertson's fatal accident.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against retail giant over alleged injury
Francille Matassa has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart Inc., claiming negligence led to her injury at one of its stores in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Proposal to convene state constitutional convention passes Louisiana House
Louisiana’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a measure to convene a constitutional convention in August to overhaul the state’s governing principles and give lawmakers the tools to make major reforms.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends attorney over law firm's alleged mishandling of hurricane legal claims
The managing partner of the Louisiana office of a law firm accused of mishandling hundreds of Hurricane Ida property insurance claims has been suspended from practicing law in the state for 90 days by the Louisiana Supreme Court.