Law

Downtown library structural problem ultimately cost $3.6M 

When the Metro Council meets virtually Wednesday, among the items on its agenda will...

St. George to appeal ruling allowing Broome, Cole to sue 

An attorney representing the organizers of St. George has notified 19th Judicial District Court...

Baton Rouge advocate for Stanford Group victims wins in arbitration hearing

A small group of Stanford Group victims has won a legal battle against Pershing,...

PETA buys shares in Lamar Advertising in latest move over anti-SeaWorld ad dispute

Animal advocacy group PETA has bought shares of Baton Rouge-based Lamar Advertising in what...

Local personal injury attorneys starting to get coronavirus litigation questions

While facing a sharp drop in new car wreck cases, Baton Rouge personal injury...

Labor attorney talks changes to FMLA and paid leave under CARES Act 

Emergency provisions to the Family Medical Leave Act and paid sick time are giving...
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Court closures delay trial in Alton Sterling civil suit

With all courts closed, the wrongful death lawsuit filed nearly three years ago on...

Alford: The legislative session is fluid if nothing else

When lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Tuesday to reconvene before once again temporarily...

St. George transition bill waiting for hearing when Legislature reconvenes

The Legislature briefly reconvenes today from its COVID-19-imposed hiatus to read any last-minute bills...

Ex-contractor who allegedly took advantage of flood victims selling COVID-19 help 

Matthew Morris, who served jail time and lost his contractor's license for activities in...