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Supreme Court Rules on Dismissal of Whistleblower Lawsuits

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the Department of Justice can dismiss whistleblower lawsuits brought under the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act law allows private citizens to sue individuals and companies defrauding the government.

By Jed Cain

/ 3 Aug 2023

Supreme Court Rules on Dismissal of Whistleblower Lawsuits

Louisiana Leads States in Distracted Driving Crashes

A new report has revealed a concerning trend — Louisiana leads the country for distracted driving crashes.

By Jed Cain

/ 19 Jul 2023

Louisiana Leads States in Distracted Driving Crashes

Louisiana Supreme Court Puts Off Ruling on Sex Abuse Lawsuits

The Louisiana Supreme Court has sidestepped a vital case that would affect whether Louisiana sex abuse victims can file lawsuits against perpetrators and the institutions that protected them.

By Herman, Katz, Gisleson & Cain

/ 13 Jul 2023

Statue of Edward Douglas White at Louisiana Supreme Court building in New Orleans

How Does The National Electrical Safety Code Affect Electrical Injury Lawsuits?

The National Electrical Safety Code guides power and utility companies when installing, operating, and maintaining electrical systems and power lines.

By Jed Cain

/ 27 Jun 2023

How Does The National Electrical Safety Code Affect Electrical Injury Lawsuits?

What Does a Near-Normal Hurricane Season Mean for Louisiana?

NOAA has released its predictions for the 2023 hurricane season, and it’s good news.

By Jed Cain

/ 8 Jun 2023

Red flag flying at beach warning of oncoming hurricane

Safety Hazard Leads To Another Peloton Recall

Fitness company Peloton has announced a recall of more than two million exercise bikes due to the risk of users falling.

By Jed Cain

/ 23 May 2023

Home fitness fit woman exercising on smart stationary bike at home gym

The Uncovering Of Catholic Church Abuse In Maryland Is A Reminder Of Louisiana’s Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis

A new report has revealed concerning details about clergy sex abuse in Maryland and the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s failure to protect children from predator priests.

By Soren E. Gisleson

/ 3 May 2023

The Uncovering Of Catholic Church Abuse In Maryland Is A Reminder Of Louisiana’s Clergy Sex Abuse Crisis

How To Find a Louisiana Clergy Abuse Lawyer

Clergy abuse lawsuits require specific skills and experience to win your case, but not all personal injury lawyers specialize in this area of law. Knowing what to look for in an attorney can help ensure you get the best results.

By Soren E. Gisleson

/ 18 Apr 2023

How To Find a Louisiana Clergy Abuse Lawyer

Is Our Product Recall System Broken?

The people who design, produce, and sell the hundreds of thousands of consumer products we buy have a responsibility to make sure those products are safe and effective. But sometimes, a flaw in a product’s design, manufacturing, or marketing makes it dangerous.

By Jed Cain

/ 4 Apr 2023

Text Product Recall typed on retro typewriter

Medicare Fraud Is Happening Far Too Often

While healthcare programs provide Americans access to vital medical services and treatments, more and more people are defrauding Medicaid and Medicare.

By Jed Cain

/ 21 Mar 2023

Medicare Fraud Is Happening Far Too Often

What You Need to Know About the Louisiana Sex Abuse Lookback Window

Most child sexual abuse survivors don’t come forward for various reasons, but the Louisiana lookback window law gives them more time to come forward.

By Soren E. Gisleson

/ 7 Mar 2023

Louisiana US state flag with statue of lady justice, constitution and judge hammer on black drapery.

Supreme Court To Determine Government’s Authority to Dismiss a Whistleblower Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon weigh in on a landmark case regarding the government’s authority to dismiss whistleblower lawsuits brought by private citizens on its behalf, even if that citizen objects.

By Jed Cain

/ 21 Feb 2023

Supreme Court To Determine Government’s Authority to Dismiss a Whistleblower Lawsuit