On October 13, the Attorney General for the District of Columbia sued a pesticide manufacturer for polluting D.C. waterways and natural resources. That company, Velsicol Chemical, LLC, was the sole manufacturer of chlordane, one of the most widely used pesticides in the United States until it was ...
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In The News
Preserving evidence after a trucking wreck
A big-rig barrels down I-10. Hard rain falls. And water pools in the tire grooves in the highway. Visibility is low. The driver’s cell phone rings. He fumbles to find his phone and loses control of the truck. The 80,000-pound machine sideswipes a sedan parked on the shoulder.
The driver is ...
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Lawyers in Libraries – Pro Bono Week in Louisiana
Next week has been declared Pro Bono Week in Louisiana by our governor. “Pro Bono” is short for pro bono publico which means “for the public good” in Latin. In a legal context, this usually refers to voluntary, law-related services to people of limited means.
The Louisiana State Bar Association ...
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Recent Recalls of Products and Food
When the FDA or a company realizes that a product may be unsafe to consumers, it may issue a voluntary recall. Recalls, withdrawals and safety alerts may be found on the FDA’s website.
Below are some recently recalled products:
Recent Food or Beverage Recalls:
Brie and Camembert soft cheese ...
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Do you have a right to a healthy environment?
Most people may assume that the right to clean air and water is a given in the United States. We are a first world nation and global leader. However, the amount of environmental contamination and environmental disasters in this country demonstrate that a healthy environment is not ...
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Uber and Lyft Liability Insurance in Louisiana
The amount of insurance coverage available for an Uber or Lyft driver causing injury depends on the driver’s status at the time when the injury occurs. In Louisiana, the minimum personal liability coverage for ridesharing drivers is $15,000 per person, $30,000 per accident for bodily harm, and ...
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Steps to Filing a Lawsuit in Louisiana
Louisiana law provides unique rules to filing a lawsuit. In Louisiana, lawsuits for damages are called Petitions for Damages. Plaintiffs are called Petitioners. The Louisiana Rules of Civil Procedure prohibit Petitioners from stating specific dollar amounts for money damages in the Petition. ...
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3rd Recall of Philips Respiratory Machines
The FDA has issued yet another safety communication concerning certain respiratory machines manufactured by Philips Respironics.
Previous Philips Respironics recalls
Last year, the FDA recalled certain ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines made by Philips Respironics. Those machines contained ...
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Are Contingency Fees Good for Clients?
You may hear complaints about contingency fees or the lawyers that charge them. However, most people can’t afford to pay for legal representation. If someone has been hurt due to somebody else’s fault, the inability to pay a lawyer shouldn’t prohibit them from recovering insurance money to ...
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Rare Victory for Environmental Justice in LA
On September 14, 2022, environmental advocates won the reversal of Air Permits issued for the construction of a new chemical manufacturing complex. The Formosa Plastics Group proposed construction of a new chemical manufacturing complex on a 2,400-acre site in St. James Parish. The 2,400-acre site ...
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