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SEC suspends rule requiring disclosure of companies' climate-change data in wake of lawsuits
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has stopped enforcement of a rule requiring companies to disclose information about their efforts to fight climate change, pending the outcome of lawsuits filed in Louisiana and elsewhere.
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Woman says she developed tuberculosis after bone graft
A woman has sued two companies after she claims she developed tuberculosis after a bone graft procedure.
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Federal judge rejects Louisiana legislative districts, saying they dilute Black voting strength
The future boundaries of Louisiana state legislative districts remain uncertain in the wake of a federal judge’s decision that the districts violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 because they diminish the voting power of Black residents.
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Man with developmental disabilities accuses Rescare of discrmination
A man with developmental disabilities claims Rescare is guilty of disability discrimination.
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Woman accuses Total Petrochemicals & Refining of sexual discrimination
A woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA Inc. of sexual discrimination in the form of wage disparity.
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Lawsuit claims University of Holy Cross has 'hyper-fixation' on race of professors
Three University of Holy Cross professors claim the school has a "hyper-fixation" on the race of its professors.
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Man says Chevy Silverado he purchased was defective
A Louisiana man claims the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado he purchased was defective.
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Ferriday man says Chevy Tahoe he purchased was a lemon
A Ferriday man claims the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe he purchased was defective.
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Woman says hospital wouldn't hire her because of use of service dogs
A woman claims a healthcare company unlawfully denied her contract work because of her disability and use of service dogs.
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Jennings resident says Chevy Tahoe he purchased was defective
A Jennings resident claims a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe was defective.
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Louisiana among groups trying to overturn SEC rule that would mandate climate-change disclosures
A federal appeals court has placed a temporary hold on a federal rule advanced by the Securities and Exchange Commission that requires publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related financial risks to their business operations.
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Federal judge affirms city of New Orleans' restrictions on short-term rentals
New Orleans city officials are resuming the processing of applications for short-term vacation rentals in the city after a federal judge lifted a restraining order and upheld the city’s ban on corporate ownership of such rental units.
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Rigger sues for injuries sustained on offshore platform
A rigger has filed a lawsuit for injuries sustained from an on-the-job accident.
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Houma man says GMC Sierra he purchased was a lemon
A Houma man says the 2021 GMC Sierra he purchased was defective.
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New Iberia man says truck he purchased was defective
A New Iberia man says the 2022 Ram 3500 truck he purchased was defective.
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Denham Springs man says Ram 2500 he purchased was defective
A Denham Springs man says the 2023 Ram 2500 he purchased was defective.
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Woman claims Dexcom glucose monitoring system is dangerous
A woman has filed a lawsuit claiming a glucose monitoring system she used is dangerous.
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Man says Dodge truck he purchased was a lemon
A Louisiana man says the Ram 1500 he purchased was defective.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hit with Clean Water Act lawsuit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Martin Mayer, Chief of the Regulatory Division in the New Orleans District, are facing a lawsuit filed by Juban Land Holdings, LLC and Juban Trails Development, LLC. The lawsuit pertains to a dispute over property owned and developed by the plaintiffs. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
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Employee accuses U.S. Post Office of discrimination, reprisal
A U.S. Post Office employee, Eldridge J. Pollard, also known as Alfredo S., has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service and its Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy. The case was lodged in the Eastern District of Louisiana court on January 24, 2024.