louisiana legal news

Louisiana’s Office of Motor Vehicles Faces System Outages

News Summary Louisiana's Office of Motor Vehicles is experiencing significant disruptions due to serious technical issues with its outdated infrastructure.…

2 weeks 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…

2 weeks 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…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana DEQ Experiences Leadership Shakeup with Hoggatt’s Exit

News Summary Noah Hoggatt has resigned as executive counsel of the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality after less than a…

2 weeks 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…

2 weeks ago

Louisiana Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Amendment No. 2

News Summary The Louisiana Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit questioning the clarity of Constitutional Amendment No. 2, just ahead…

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New Director Appointed at LSBDC in Hammond

News Summary Wayne Ricks has been appointed as the new Director of the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at…

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Governor Jeff Landry Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

News Summary In a bold new move, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the…

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Legal Battle Intensifies Over Execution Method in New Orleans

News Summary As execution date approaches, Jessie Hoffman's case raises ethical questions about nitrogen gas as a method of capital…

3 weeks ago

New Orleans Prepares for Landmark Execution of Jessie Hoffman

News Summary New Orleans is set to witness a historic execution as Jessie Hoffman is scheduled to be executed by…

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