louisiana legal news

Ben Johnson Appointed New Chair of Lafayette Regional Technology Council

News Summary Ben Johnson has been appointed as the new chair of the Lafayette Regional Technology Council, effective May 19,…

2 months ago

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Red Cat Holdings for Securities Fraud

News Summary Red Cat Holdings, Inc. faces a class action lawsuit over allegations of securities fraud, impacting investors who purchased…

2 months ago

Louisiana Launches Historic Tort Reform Package

News Summary Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announces a comprehensive tort reform package intended to reduce insurance premiums for residents. The…

2 months ago

Environmental Crisis Unfolds from Oil Well Release in Louisiana

News Summary An uncontrolled release from an aging oil well near Garden Island Bay, Louisiana, has led to significant environmental…

2 months ago

Louisiana Lawmakers Push for Transfer of University of New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers are advancing legislation to transfer the University of New Orleans (UNO) back to the Louisiana State…

2 months ago

St. Tammany EDC Partners with SLU for Business Support

News Summary The St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation has partnered with Southeastern Louisiana University to enhance business support across the…

2 months ago

Calls for Resignation After Jailbreak in New Orleans

News Summary Louisiana Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman demands the resignation of Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson after a jailbreak left…

2 months ago

New Orleans Jail Inmate Escape Leads to Multiple Arrests

News Summary An investigation into the escape of ten inmates from a New Orleans jail has resulted in several arrests,…

2 months ago

Jena, Louisiana Hosts Protest for Detained Activist Khalil

News Summary Hundreds gathered in Jena, Louisiana, on May 22, 2025, to protest the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestine…

2 months ago

Dramatic Jailbreak at Orleans Parish Correctional Facility

News Summary On May 16, 2025, ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility, with seven still at large.…

2 months ago