What are judges' political, ethical boundaries?

Of all the ironies arising from the recall drive against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, one stands out: When all is said and done, the only elected official who may be held to account is a judge who signed the petition - and then presided over a lawsuit aimed at reducing the number of signatures needed on that petition. Read more...

U.S. Supreme Court turns down petition to keep Louisiana coastal erosion lawsuits in federal court

Louisiana parishes’ coastal erosion lawsuits against energy companies advanced a step closer to being tried in state courts last month after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the companies’ petition to send the cases to federal courts. Read more...

Federal appeals court dismisses Rev. Spell's COVID-19 lawsuit; challenge may return to state court

A federal appeals court last month affirmed the dismissal of the Rev. Tony Spell’s lawsuit against Gov. John Bel Edwards and his stay-at-home order issued at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...