louisiana court rulings

Chevron Ordered to Pay $744.6 Million for Wetlands Damage

News Summary A jury has ruled Chevron must pay $744.6 million to restore wetlands damage in Louisiana, marking a significant…

3 weeks ago

University of Louisiana Monroe Faces Budget Shortfall

News Summary The University of Louisiana Monroe is bracing for a budget shortfall between $5 million to $6 million, prompting…

3 weeks ago

New Orleans Trial Could Impact Coastal Restoration Funding

News Summary A trial in Plaquemines Parish may require Chevron to pay $2.6 billion for coastal wetlands restoration due to…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Faces Major Funding Cuts to Environmental Programs

News Summary Louisiana is facing significant funding cuts from the EPA, totaling approximately $70 million, impacting key environmental initiatives across…

4 weeks ago

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against The Bancorp, Inc.

News Summary A class action lawsuit has been initiated against The Bancorp, Inc. (TBBK) for failing to disclose material information…

4 weeks ago

Voting Rights Case from Louisiana Heads to Supreme Court

News Summary Baton Rouge advocates are en route to Washington, D.C. for a Supreme Court hearing on the Louisiana v.…

1 month ago

Severe Honey Bee Colony Losses Threaten U.S. Agriculture

News Summary The 2025 honey bee season begins on a troubling note as U.S. beekeepers face severe losses in hive…

1 month ago

Louisiana’s Legal System Overturns Armed Robbery Sentence

News Summary A Louisiana appeals court has increased the sentence for a habitual offender convicted of armed robbery from 20…

1 month ago

Louisiana Executes Jessie Hoffman Jr. Using Nitrogen Gas

News Summary On March 18, 2025, Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr. using nitrogen gas, a method that has sparked national…

1 month ago

Louisiana Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Over Amendment II

News Summary The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that voters will decide the fate of Constitutional Amendment II, dismissing a…

1 month ago