Law

Alford: Local elections officials have own concerns over redistricting maps

Already there has been one municipal-level election held, voided and rescheduled for June 4 due to the late arrival of a redistricting plan.

Appeals court to hear arguments on legality of Biden’s lease sales suspension

A federal appeals court in New Orleans will hear arguments today about whether President Joe Biden legally suspended new oil and gas lease sales shortly after taking office because of climate change worries.

AG Jeff Landry alleges Biden administration colluded with social media giants

As states push back against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ plan to combat disinformation online, Louisiana’s Jeff Landry is among two attorneys general that have filed a lawsuit against him,

Troubled waters

The Southern Hills Aquifer is a critical Capital Region asset, but overuse has it under threat from saltwater intrusion.

Clients increasingly demand diverse law firms

Law firms dominated by white men may find it harder to attract and retain certain clients.

‘LaPolitics’: Incumbent mayors rejected by voters across state

Nearly every incumbent mayor on the ballot last weekend (five out of six) lost...
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St. George incorporation trial begins today

The trial involving the lawsuit to prevent the incorporation of St. George begins today at the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge. 

Laine Hardy arrested, accused of bugging ex-girlfriend’s LSU dorm room 

In an update to a story in Daily Report AM, American Idol winner Laine Hardy was arrested by LSU police today after he was accused of bugging his ex-girlfriend's dorm room with a recording device.

‘American Idol’ winner Laine Hardy subject of LSU police investigation 

American Idol champion Laine Hardy is the subject of an investigation by the LSU Police Department, the university confirmed.

As gambling industry grows, Legislature looks to curb addiction 

Louisiana's Legislature is debating a bill that would require mobile sports betting operators to...