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Roundup: Entergy lawsuit / Interest rates / Minority business development
Class action: A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Entergy customers accuses the massive power provider of failing to prepare its system for a...
Average workweek 10% longer than before the pandemic
The typical U.S. employee’s workweek has gotten 10% longer during the pandemic, according to a new Microsoft study published in Nature Human Behavior.
Federal investigations, civil lawsuits challenge real estate industry practices
Investigations and efforts from the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission to address unfair or exclusionary practices in the real estate industry, on top of several civil lawsuits filed this year, pose a challenge to traditional residential real estate commissions and brokerage rules, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Louisiana jobless claims rise for second week in a row after Hurricane Ida
Unemployment claims in the state rose for a second straight week and Southeast Louisiana, specifically, saw a sharp increase after Hurricane Ida devastated the region...
Pandemic, storms cause disruptions for day cares
If working parents, whose schedules have been upended by the pandemic, on-again-off-again school days and weather disruptions, think they have it rough, they should try running a day care center.
With business interruption insurance, ‘if in doubt, file a claim’
Business interruption insurance might not cover every loss a business experiences after a disaster like Hurricane Ida, but it never hurts to file a claim, experts say.
LSU enters sponsorship agreement with Caesars Sportsbook
LSU athletics today announced it has entered into a multiyear sponsorship agreement with Caesars Sportsbook, making it the first college in the Southeastern Conference to partner with a sports betting service.
Roundup: Gulf oil production / Rising home prices / Social Security boost
Lower estimates: The Energy Department lowered its oil production estimates in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida temporarily halted production at the vast...
LSU has one more week to fine-tune before SEC play begins
There wasn’t much LSU could have done in last week’s meeting with McNeese State that could have quelled fans’ concerns.
New models by researchers could help predict number of Gulf hurricanes
LSU researchers have developed new methods of predicting how many hurricanes will pass through the Gulf of Mexico in a given hurricane season, the school says.
South Baton Rouge residents invited to virtual meeting tonight on Stormwater Master Plan
Though the remnants of Hurricane Nicholas largely spared East Baton Rouge Parish, causing street flooding and worry more than significant property damage, some large subdivisions like Riverbend saw more than 6 inches of rain in less than an hour Wednesday evening.
Baton Rouge casino revenue for August down from a year ago
Baton Rouge’s three casinos collectively took in 7% less revenue last month than in August 2020 and 30.5% less than in July, according to today’s report to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Walk-On’s partners with MatchPoint Connection to award NIL deals
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux today announced plans to partner with Baton Rouge-based NIL platform MatchPoint Connection to strike promotional deals with college athletes.
Roundup: Modern Metals acquisition / Contractors seminar / Mortgage rates
New market: Baton Rouge-based Modern Metals Recycling, a subsidiary of Trinity Business Group, today announced the acquisition of All Scrap Metals in New Orleans....
With no room at the inn, Central Michigan team to fly in Saturday for...
The LSU Tigers’ opponent for Saturday’s game planned to arrive in Baton Rouge on Friday, but the Central Michigan University football team couldn’t find anywhere to stay, WAFB-TV reports.
Small agency, big job: Biden tasks OSHA with vaccine mandate
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration doesn’t make many headlines. Charged with keeping America’s workplaces safe, it usually busies itself with tasks such as setting and enforcing standards for goggles, hardhats and ladders.
After Canadian Pacific deal, is there still hope for Baton Rouge-NOLA passenger rail?
When Kansas City Southern announced Sunday that it had decided to make a deal with Canadian Pacific, which bid $31 million to buy the railroad, it appeared to throw a monkey wrench in plans for a Baton Rouge-to-New Orleans passenger rail link. However, officials say it’s not a lost cause just yet.
LSU president vows tighter enforcement of Tiger Stadium COVID protocol
LSU President William Tate today promised stricter enforcement of rules that require anyone seeking to enter Tiger Stadium to show proof of at least...
City hoping to have Hurricane Ida cleanup completed in 12 weeks
When Hurricane Ida blew through East Baton Rouge Parish a little over two weeks ago, the damage was extensive, with downed power lines and trees leaving almost no area untouched. As a result, cleanup could take a few months to complete.
Use of automation in hiring may be hurting companies desperate for workers
Companies are desperate to hire, and yet some workers still can’t seem to find jobs. Here may be one reason why, The Wall Street...
