Falling Crane Kills Tugboat Captain
Tugboat Captain Michael Collins was killed early Thursday morning following an accident on the Industrial Canal. According to a report from Nola.com, a crane fell…
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Louisiana Trespass Laws Threatening Sportsman’s Paradise?
Is “Sportsman’s Paradise” becoming a “Rich Man’s Playground”? According to a recent piece on The Times Picayune website Nola.com, it is. Louisiana is known for…
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U.S. Senators Demand China Appear in U.S. Federal Court
According to a report from Ulitzer, a group of bi-partisan U.S. senators are demanding that Chinese government-owned companies, including Taishan Gypsum Co., Ltd “comply with…
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What is the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA)?
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides compensation and medical care to employees who are injured or who…
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Louisiana News Source WWL Investigates: Legacy Lawsuits
New Orleans News Source, WWL, published an investigative article on Thursday evening examining Legacy Lawsuits, specifically one brought by former Governor Mike Foster not too…
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Helicopter Crashes: It’s Not Just Pilot Error
KENS-TV and AZ Central are reporting that lawsuits concerning helicopter crashes filed on behalf of victims’ families showed the lack of thorough investigation by the…
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BP Medical Claimants Now Receiving Payments
USA Today is reporting that BP has started paying medical claimants. According to an article on USAtoday.com, BP has paid 100 of approximately 10,000 medical…
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Toyota Recalls 1.8 Million Cars in United States
On April 9th, Toyota issued a massive recall of 1.8 million cars in the United States to fix a range of problems including airbags that…
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Hugh Lambert Serves As Guest Judge for 21st Annual Admiralty Moot Court Competition
Lambert Zainey’s founder, Hugh P. Lambert, served as a guest judge at the 21st Annual Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Moot Court Competition last week….
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Motorcycle Safety: Avoiding Accidents in New Orleans
With technological advances increasing the amount of distractions for drivers on our streets and highways, motorcycle riders need to be proactive in protecting themselves from…
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BP Update: US Court Rejects Appeal over Gulf Spill Settlement
On Monday, a Federal Appeals Court ruled that BP must adhere to its Settlement agreement and pay business economic claimants for damage without their having…
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Motorcycle and Bicycle Accidents in New Orleans
Motorcycle and bicycle accidents can cause debilitating injuries, permanent disability, or death. Of the motorcycle accidents that occur, approximately 1 out of every 5 victims…
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Chinese Drywall Update: Fifth Circuit Affirms $2.6 Million Judgment Against Chinese Manufacturer
In a decision released on January 28, 2014, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decisions of a Louisiana Federal District Court and…
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AAJ Winter Convention 2014: New Orleans Style
The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is the leading organization of plaintiff lawyers. The organization was founded in 1946 by nine plaintiff attorneys with a…
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Distracted Driving: The Dangers of Technological Distractions
Distracted driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving carefully. There are many…
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Home Fires: Leading Causes and Prevention
Every 85 seconds, a fire department responds to a home fire somewhere in the United States. Residential fires destroy thousands of homes each year and…
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MLK Day: Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
On the third Monday in January of each year, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Born in Atlanta Georgia on…
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Construction Industry Hazards and Safety Recommendations
The construction industry is riddled with dangerous hazards that workers are exposed to each day on the job. Whether a construction worker is working on…
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US Court Upholds BP Settlement
Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the $9.2 billion partial settlement for claims related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Despite…
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Christmas … New Orleans Style
Here in New Orleans we tend to do things a bit differently, and Christmas is no exception. Traditionally, on the night before Christmas, the children…
