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Local Leaders, Environmental Groups Call For Maximum BP Fines

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Environmental groups and community leaders gathered outside the Federal Building in New Orleans to mark the upcoming third anniversary of the BP oil spill. They want the oil company to pay maximum fines.

City Files For Receivership Of Orleans Parish Prison

Jason Saul — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:41:23 +0000

The City of New Orleans formally petitioned the U.S. District Court in New Orleans to place a federal receiver in charge of the Orleans Parish Prison complex and related facilities, Mayor Mitch Landrieu's office announced Tuesday evening.

Sheriff Gusman Spars With Mayor Landrieu Over Jail Conditions

Eileen Fleming — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Sheriff Marlin Gusman spent six hours testifying at the federal court hearing over a consent decree to reform his jail. He then took aim at his critics at a news conference.

Sheriff Gusman Fires Back At Jail Critics

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:37:30 +0000

The sheriff in charge of the overcrowded and violent New Orleans jail is firing back at critics. Sheriff Marlin Gusman favors a federal consent decree, while Mayor Mitch Landrieu says a federal receiver should be in charge.

New Orleans Jail Violence Detailed in Federal Court Hearings

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Problems at the New Orleans jail are being revealed in graphic testimony under way in federal court. A judge is hearing what’s wrong with jail management, and what’s the solution.

Interviews: BRAC's Adam Knapp, Pro Bono Attorneys Emily Ziober and Ken Mayo

Jim Engster — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:36:00 +0000

Jim talks with Baton Rouge area Chamber President and CEO Adam Knapp about IBM's plans to build a service center in Baton Rouge; employing 800 people. Adam also talks about other economic development news.

Attorney's Emily Ziober and Ken Mayo discuss the importance of doing pro bono legal work for those that erstwhile could not afford representation.

Economist Marina Adshade talks about her latest book, "Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex and Love".

Orleans Parish Judge Rules Felon Firearms Ban Unconstitutional

Jason Saul — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 19:01:02 +0000

An Orleans Parish judge has ruled that the state law banning felons from owning firearms is unconstitutional, based on a state constitutional amendment ensuring an absolute right to bear arms in Louisiana, according to a report from the Times-Picayune.

Ex-BP Engineer Accused of Deleting Voicemails

The Associated Press — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:11:27 +0000

A former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico faces new allegations that he also deleted voicemails from his phone.

Does New La. Amendment Trump Felon Gun Law?

The Associated Press — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:30:56 +0000

Defense attorneys argue that Louisiana's new constitutional protection for gun ownership applies to felons, too.

State law makes it illegal for felons to own firearms.

BP Could Still Settle Civil Case

Eileen Fleming — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Testimony continues in week two of the BP oil spill trial in federal court. But one legal expert says the case could still reach a settlement.