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.
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…
A brief pause of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s Sea Year training program ended late last month after the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and Maritime Administration (MARAD) released a slew of updated sexual abuse policies on Dec. 17. The program, a graduation requirement that…
In February, Beauregard Parish teenager Zalee Day-Smith tragically died in an oil tank explosion. Since then, the 14-year-old’s family has fought for stricter laws, and state regulators are implementing new rules for oil field tank batteries. According to Zalee’s father, the tanks were like “playground…
Louisiana colleges and universities are now held to a higher standard for reporting sexual misconduct. Senate Bill 230 was approved by the state legislature and signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards earlier this year. The law requires schools to implement the new procedures by January,…
Having a baby is an exciting, albeit stressful, time for a family, but sometimes, a baby is born prematurely. As a result, they often face several challenges in the weeks and months following birth, and some complications are fatal. Premature babies have an increased risk…
Many workplaces in Louisiana have dangers that can cause personal injuries. Still, some industries and careers have a greater risk of being hurt or killed by electrical hazards than others. Construction, utility and manufacturing jobs are a few industries that record the most electrical accidents…
If Hurricane Ida damaged your property and your insurance company isn’t being helpful, you now have the option to pursue mediation through the state of Louisiana. An insurer would offer a fair amount to cover damages in a perfect world, but that isn’t always the…
