Ashley Liuzza named to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s 2022 Board of Directors
We are happy to announce that Ashley Liuzza of Stag Liuzza, LLC has been named to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s […]
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Semi-truck accidents in Louisiana
A crash with a semi-truck is extremely dangerous. It is not like a typical car accident. These massive machines can weigh 80,000 […]
Read moreI was hurt in a car accident in Louisiana and I have Medicare. How will Medicare effect my personal injury lawsuit?
When you are hurt in a car accident, your injuries can be devastating, and depending on the type of treatment you need, […]
Read moreI was hurt when I fell at a casino in Louisiana, what should I do?
A casino can be a fun place to let loose or de-stress with friends. But your luck may run out if something […]
Read moreEPA considers placing limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Currently the EPA does not have any limits on PFAS, a class of “forever chemicals” known to cause serious illness such as […]
Read moreEPA should force Louisiana to curb air pollution, environmentalists say
Louisiana’s current draft proposal to meet federal pollution reduction goals has been criticized by environmental groups who are now calling on the […]
Read moreMaine outlaws PFAS in products with pioneering law
On Thursday the Maine legislature became the first in the country to fully ban PFAS, a class of harmful chemicals linked to […]
Read moreE.P.A. Approved Toxic Chemicals for Fracking a Decade Ago, New Files Show
In 2011 the EPA approved the use of PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals now known to cause serious illnesses such as […]
Read moreAfter explosion kills 14-year-old, Louisiana wants tighter safety rules on oil field tank batteries
The Louisiana state Office of Conservation is proposing new safety rules for tank batteries after a tragic explosion in February. One of […]
Read moreJohnson Controls to Pay $17.5 M to Settle PFAS and AFFF Firefighting Foam Lawsuits
Johnson Controls will pay $17.5 million to plaintiffs in class action and individual lawsuits relating to fire fighting foams used by its […]
Read moreJudge tosses lawsuit over Trump-era key environmental law reform
A federal judge in Virginia has thrown out lawsuits by environmental groups in the state who were challenging a Trump-era change to […]
Read moreNew Louisiana law keeps some industrial pollution accidents hidden from the public
A new law signed into effect by Governor John Bel Edwards will allow self audits to be conducted by industrial facilities in […]
Read moreScience catches up to what residents of Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ have been saying about pollution
Race, poverty, and pollution help determine who gets sick. The Tulane Environmental Law Clinic report confirms what we continually see in our […]
Read moreThis session made the 8th consecutive year the Louisiana Legislature heaped praise on Formosa Plastics
Formosa Plastics, a Taiwanese plastic company, is planning a new plastic manufacturing facility in St. James Parish. The economic benefits of the […]
Read moreExxon to invest $240 million in Louisiana refinery
Exxon has announced that it will be updating one of its refineries located in Baton Rouge. The refinery currently does not comply […]
Read moreEPA to Consider Strengthening Health Protections for Soot Pollution
In December 2020, the Trump administration refused to strengthen the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This decision was made despite the […]
Read more“Death by a thousand cuts”: How Congress continues to whittle away at a critical environmental policy
A transportation bill currently passing through congress is set to revitalize American infrastructure with increased funding and reductions to red tape hindering […]
Read moreNEPA Litigation Update
In July 2020, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued its final rule updating its regulations for federal agencies to implement the […]
Read moreIn Two Opposite Decisions on Alaska Oil Drilling, Biden Walks a Difficult Path in Search of Bipartisanship
On Tuesday, the Biden Administration announced that it would be suspending oil and gas leasing in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve (ANWR). […]
Read moreTwombly and Iqbal, and the sudden dismissal of a lawsuit
Twombly and Iqbal––or “Twiqbal” as the cases are sometimes known in legal circles––can often make or break a plaintiff’s litigation. Courts around […]
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