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.
On March 24, 2022, Louisiana State University suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity following investigations into numerous hazing allegations. SAE was found to have violated the school’s coercive behavior, endangerment and hazing policies for activities during “Hell Week” from 2017 to 2020. The fraternity had…
Five automakers have recalled electric vehicle batteries in the last two years because of potential fire and stalling risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating whether some cars powered by these batteries are more likely to catch fire than non-electric vehicles.…
Louisiana may be notorious for its hurricanes, but they aren’t the only natural disasters that can cause unimaginable death and destruction. The state ranks third nationally for tornadoes per square mile, with the storms causing millions of dollars in property damage every year. In March,…
Every year, more than 91,000 children are injured in car accidents. Hundreds more will tragically lose their lives in vehicle crashes. One of the most effective ways to keep children out of harm’s way is by keeping them in proper car seats while on the…
A massive, dangerous product recall plaguing 19 major automakers for almost ten years is continuing with no clear end in sight. Exploding Takata airbags have caused nineteen deaths and more than 400 injuries in the U.S. alone. Those incidents stemmed from millions of airbags deployed…
The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is facing scrutiny after cadets say they were afraid to speak out after fellow crew members sexually assaulted or harassed them. Sexual assaults are historically underreported, with the majority never shared with law enforcement or authorities. At the USMMA,…
Amazon and other online marketplaces have seen huge boosts in sales over the last decade, with even greater growth since COVID-19 led many to choose online shopping over in-store purchases. Amazon’s jump of more than $100 billion in sales in 2020 over sales in 2019…
Louisianans are struggling to fix their homes nearly six months after Hurricane Ida battered the state. The storm was active for only a few days, but it’ll take years to recover from the damage it caused. Property owners are still living in unrepaired homes and,…
Thousands of Louisiana homeowners and businesses affected by Hurricane Ida are still waiting for payment from insurance companies months after the storm made landfall. Insurers have paid billions of dollars to policyholders who sustained property damage during the Category 4 storm last year. Still, some…
Louisiana residents who voluntarily evacuated to escape Hurricane Ida’s wrath are still waiting for a decision on whether they will receive compensation for out-of-town expenses like food and hotels. State Farm, one of Louisiana’s largest insurance carriers, is refusing to pay those expenses – called…
