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New Orleans Legal Examiner delivers trusted legal news and safety updates for our New Orleans community and beyond. We cover a full spectrum of legal issues that affect individuals, families, businesses, and communities.

Our goal is to make complex legal topics and safety matters easier to understand and accessible, helping readers to stay informed about their rights and risks. While we like to focus on local stories, we also highlight state and national developments that impact everyday lives in New Orleans.

Our articles frequently address cases of sexual abuse and clergy abuse, offshore accidents that affect workers and families tied to the Gulf Coast, electrical injuries, and the risks posed by dangerous or defective products. We also explore broader safety and liability concerns, keeping readers informed about both local and national legal developments that may affect their rights and well-being.

We hope you’ll return often to stay up to date with the latest legal news and safety issues affecting New Orleans and beyond. If you’d like to stay informed, you can also sign up for our email newsletter and have updates delivered directly to your inbox.

New Orleans Legal Examiner articles are curated by the law firm of Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain (HKGC), a New Orleans-based law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families. At HKGC, we have proudly served as a cornerstone of the New Orleans legal community for decades, representing individuals and families across Louisiana with compassion, integrity, and determination. Our firm is known for securing significant verdicts and settlements in complex cases, including personal injury, sexual abuse, and catastrophic accidents, while maintaining a client-centered approach that prioritizes communication and trust. With deep local roots and a national reputation, we combine proven results, legal expertise, and collaborative partnerships with co-counsel across the country to achieve justice for our clients.