louisiana legal news

Historic Execution Planned in Louisiana Using Nitrogen Hypoxia

News Summary Louisiana prepares for its first execution by nitrogen hypoxia on March 18, 2025, involving inmate Jessie Hoffman, convicted…

3 weeks ago

New Orleans Faces Setback as Farm-to-School Program Funding Canceled

News Summary The Trump Administration has terminated funding for farm-to-school programs in Louisiana, cutting expected support of $11 million for…

3 weeks ago

Louisiana Public Defenders Allege Retaliation and Free Speech Breaches

News Summary In Louisiana, five public defenders have accused state official Rémy Starns of retaliating against them and infringing on…

3 weeks ago

Controversial Abortion Case in Port Allen, Louisiana

News Summary A mother in Port Allen, Louisiana, has pleaded not guilty to felony charges for allegedly providing abortion pills…

3 weeks ago

Driven Brands Faces Legal and Financial Challenges

News Summary Driven Brands Holdings Inc. is currently dealing with significant challenges following disappointing Q2 2023 earnings that led to…

4 weeks ago

New Appointments in New Orleans’ Legal and Healthcare Sectors

News Summary New Orleans experiences a surge of talent as several key appointments take place in the legal and healthcare…

4 weeks ago

Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Denka Elastomer Plant in Louisiana

News Summary The Justice Department has dismissed a federal lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer, overshadowing concerns about emissions of chloroprene…

4 weeks ago

LaPlace Community Confronts Uncertainty as Denka Lawsuit is Withdrawn

News Summary Residents of LaPlace, Louisiana, face an uncertain future as the Trump administration plans to drop a federal lawsuit…

4 weeks ago

Oversights Uncovered in Louisiana Treasury Department Audit

News Summary A recent audit of the Louisiana Department of Treasury has revealed significant oversights in financial oversight, including misclassifications…

1 month ago

Louisiana’s Clean Energy Project Faces Legal Challenges

News Summary Air Products' Louisiana Clean Energy Complex, aimed at producing blue hydrogen and blue ammonia, is facing a lawsuit…

1 month ago