Between an explosive political climate and a global pandemic, the ins and outs of the U.S. justice system are more convoluted than ever before. If you are looking for more help on the latest changes in the legal system, you will find it here.
Kratom, a controversial herbal substance commonly sold in gas stations and convenience stores, will soon be officially banned in Louisiana. Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 154 (Act 41) into law on June 4. A formal signing event was held at the state Capitol on…
Every year, millions of people end up in emergency rooms because of unintentional injuries. Many of these are minor with minimal recovery time, but some injuries are catastrophic, which can be life-altering and life-threatening. Recovering from a catastrophic injury is physically, emotionally, and financially draining,…
Last July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to stay away from OPMS Black Liquid Kratom, a product containing kratom, a herbal substance that is rapidly increasing in use in the U.S. The government agency warned that the product had been associated…
Sex trafficking is a horrifying crime often portrayed dramatically in movies and television. For example, in the Liam Neeson film Taken, a young girl is dragged screaming from her Paris vacation rental and delivered to a ring of sophisticated criminals, who keep her drugged in…
Human trafficking is a crisis that occurs around the world. In the U.S., it’s estimated there are as many as one million victims currently being trafficked. Sex trafficking, one of the two types of human trafficking, involves the use of force, coercion, or fraud to…
As winter sets in, we brighten our homes with festive decorations, use heaters to stay warm, and enjoy holiday traditions like cooking and fireworks. However, these activities can increase the risk of burn injuries. While accidents happen, in some cases burn injuries result from negligence,…
As more people turn to alternative treatments for pain, anxiety, depression, and even opioid withdrawal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning against using kratom, a plant-based product linked to serious health risks and fatalities. In 2021, nearly 1.7 million Americans reported using…
Over the past four-plus years, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has been battling bankruptcy proceedings due to Louisiana sex abuse lawsuits. The bankruptcy has caused tension between diocese leaders and parishioners, diocese leaders and state lawmakers, and diocese leaders and survivors of childhood sexual abuse.…
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has spent almost $40 million in fees on its bankruptcy. This number has Louisiana sex abuse survivors and their attorneys concerned about mismanagement of the process. According to WWL-TV, the volunteer who manages the bankruptcy, Lee Eagan, has…
The deadline has been extended for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file a lawsuit against their abusers. Through Senate Bill 246 civil sex abuse lawsuits under the “lookback window” law can now be filed through June 14, 2027. No one should be a…
