Vaping is dangerous. Unfortunately, we only recently found out about these dangers that the industry knew about for years. It was like a flashback to the dangers of smoking and the industry insider’s knowledge of that danger as well. And, as readers of this blog know,...
The job market in the United States is looking good these days, but that does not mean nursing homes in Natchitoches should just hire anyone off the street who applies for the job. Nursing homes are responsible for hiring employees who will not harm residents. Nursing...
Vaping companies, including JUUL, marketed and advertised vaping as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco cigarettes, all while allegedly concealing the highly addictive nature of their products’ nicotine levels. Even worse, it is alleged that the companies...
Readers of this legal blog know that we frequently post about clergy abuse and how to fight back. And, recently, we discussed a sinister clergy loophole in over 30 states that allows clergy to not report child abuse. Of course, the immediate question is whether...
Thirty-three states exempt clergy from reporting information about allegations of child sexual abuse to law enforcement or child welfare professionals if the church considers the information to be privileged. That loophole represented a free pass to predators...
The Catholic Church has been embroiled in scandal for many years. That is true around the world as well as across the United States and in Louisiana as well. Not only are there U.S. laws that govern the behavior of the clergy toward other people but the Catholic...
Road dangers are a frequent topic of discussion in Louisiana. Simply turning on the television, opening a newspaper or checking the Internet will yield a seemingly endless number of stories about crashes and why they happen. They may be due to drunk drivers, speeding,...
The FBI appears to be intensifying its investigation of alleged sexual abuse of children by priests and other employees of the Roman Catholic Church. A retired priest in New Orleans has acknowledged to reporters that he was questioned by the FBI. The circumstances...
In recent years, thousands of victims have come forward all over the world to speak about their abuse at the hands of members of the clergy. Many of them have also taken action, filing lawsuits against the individuals and institutions that perpetrated and covered up...
Recent changes in Louisiana law have changed the time limits for filing a clergy abuse case. Previously, a sexual abuse case against a member of the clergy had to be filed before an individual turned age 28. Now, a clergy abuse case may be filed anytime. If you are...