2013 trial date set for other claims: The federal judge who will decide whether to approve a class-action settlement of claims against BP has scheduled a January 2013 trial for other claims spawned by the deadly blowout of the company’s deepwater well in the Gulf Mexico. After meeting Thursday behind closed doors with attorneys, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier scheduled the start of the trial for Jan. 14, 2013.
Taking the long view: The Shaw Group has been awarded a contract to provide equipment and engineering for a new furnace for Eastman Chemical Company’s ethylene plant in Longview, Texas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Ride a little higher: LSU women’s basketball head coach Nikki Caldwell’s Champions for a Cause foundation will have a kickoff motorcycle party tonight, 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., at Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar for the annual “Cruisin’ for a Cause” ride to benefit breast cancer research. Caldwell will sign autographs and be joined by new Tennessee head coach Holly Warlick. The event continues Saturday at Harley Davidson of Baton Rouge on Siegen Lane. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to ride from Baton Rouge to New Orleans in support of breast cancer awareness. Riders must make a $25 donation, and registration begins at 11 a.m. For more information, click here.
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