News from December 2021
Attorney General Jeff Landry Advocates For Crime Victims, Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Efforts To Weaken Laws Against Human Trafficking And Sexual Abuse
Attorney General Jeff Landry Advocates For Crime Victims, Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Efforts To Weaken Laws Against Human Trafficking And Sexual Abuse.
24th Judicial District Court Judge Scott U. Schlegel Receives The William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence
24th Judicial District Court Judge Scott U. Schlegel Receives The William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence.
State lawsuit challenges Edwards' moves to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for schoolchildren
Gov. John Bel Edwards this week overruled a legislative committee’s rejection of a rule requiring K-12 students to get the COVID-19 vaccine during the 2022-23 school year, prompting other state officials to file a lawsuit in East Baton Rouge.
Lafayette Police Department sued for battery, excessive force
LAFAYETTE - Dennis Lazard filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 24 in the Western District of Louisiana against the Lafayette Police Department through the City of Lafayette, Officer Pablo Estrada and Chief of Police Thomas Glover St. for violation of the Fourth and Fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Louisiana high court slashes $1.9M verdict to man who bear-hugged a huge, out-of-control fire extinguisher
The Louisiana Supreme Court slashed a judge’s award of $1.9 million in damages to a man who “bear-hugged” a 245-pound fire extinguisher cylinder and accidentally caused it to discharge, creating a spinning menace that left him with extensive injuries and psychological trauma.
NTSB report: Atina tanker master’s lack of sleep contributed to accident
Report is released as litigation continues following October 2020 accident
Father arrested for not picking daughter up from jail sues Slaughter PD
BATON ROUGE - Dennis Guy filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 12 in the Middle District of Louisiana against the Town of Slaughter, the Slaughter Police Department, Police Chief Walter Smith, Travis Lee Depew and two unidentified officers for unlawful arrest.
Lawsuit challenges how sales taxes are configured in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS - Halstead Bead, Inc. filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 15 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Kimberly Lewis as Louisiana Secretary of Revenue and others over taxes on products sold in the state.
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana.
LDH Rule Mandating COVID-19 Shot For Students Rejected
LDH Rule Mandating COVID-19 Shot For Students Rejected.
Taylor Porter was privileged to participate in Chief Judge Wilson Fields'
Taylor Porter was privileged to participate in Chief Judge Wilson Fields'.
Taylor Porter Partner, Barrye Miyagi, will be participating in a panel for DRI on Tuesday, December 14
Taylor Porter Partner, Barrye Miyagi, will be participating in a panel for DRI on Tuesday, December 14.
Thanks to All “Secret Santas”! 622 Children “Adopted” in Project’s 25th Year
Thanks to All “Secret Santas”! 622 Children “Adopted” in Project’s 25th Year.
Louisiana judges facing disciplinary hearings could now be on the hook for more court costs
The Louisiana Supreme Court has approved rule changes requiring judges who are convicted of crimes or who resign during the course of judicial discipline proceedings to foot the bill for investigation and court costs.
Louisiana must reform rules governing occupational licensing, new study says.
Louisiana needs to reform its stringent occupational licensing system to improve economic mobility for low- and moderate-income residents and expand job opportunities, according to a new Pelican Institute for Public Policy report.
Tour company sues New Orleans Archdiocesan cemeteries for not allowing tour access
NEW ORLEANS -- Witches Brew Tours LLC (WBT) filed a federal complaint on November 5 in the U.S.
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of December 3, 2021
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of December 3, 2021.
Heineken sued because non-alcoholic beer has .03% alcohol
BATON ROUGE - Kathleen M. Wilson filed a complaint on November 1 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana against Heineken USA for violation of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act, violation of state consumer fraud acts, breaches of express warranty, implied warranty of merchantability, Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Gov. Edwards and the Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs Announce A New Holiday Light Display Honoring Louisiana Fallen Soldiers and Gold Star Families
Gov. Edwards and the Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs Announce A New Holiday Light Display Honoring Louisiana Fallen Soldiers and Gold Star Families.
Protecting Children
Protecting Children.