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• Sixth L'Oreal Factory Honored by OSHA

  Shannon Weidemann | April 17, 2007 8:54 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  L'Oreal operates six manufacturing plants in the United States and it was just awarded it's last OSHA Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) "Star" Flag. The award recognizes effective workplace safety. On average plants that have been awarded VPP status have an injury rate that is 50 percent lower than other plants in the same field. "L'Oreal is clearly committed to protecting the safety and...

• Pet Owners Bring Lawsuits Against Menu Foods

  Shannon Weidemann | March 22, 2007 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  The massive pet food recall by Menu Foods has left at least 16 pets dead and many dog and cat owners worried for their own pets. Some pet owners that have lost a pet that ate the recalled food have brought lawsuits against the company. The recall involves over 90 brands of pet food, including well known brands Iams and Eukanuba. The recalled dog and cat food is the canned and foil packet...

• Pedestrian Killed by Car in Jesuit Bend

  Shannon Weidemann | February 27, 2007 9:31 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  A man was trying to hitch a ride on Louisiana 23 near Windmill Lane when he was hit by a car and killed. His identity has not been released but the victim was from the Ukraine. The accident occured in Plaquemines Parish. The pedestrian died at the scene from his injuries. His identity has not been disclosed, pending "proper notification," a State Police release said without elaboration. Piglia...

• Admiralty Law For New Practitioners

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2006 2:32 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  Stockton and Tweed over at How To Law School have quite a humorous post labled "an introductory guide for the young practitioner." The post offers suggestions for admiralty lawyers on topics such as Addressing the Court, Entering the Courtroom and Special Admiralty Terms of Art.An excerpt from their hypothetical court proceeding:Judge: Gentlemen; is there any further evidentiary issue to report...

• Covington Car Accident Claims Two Lives

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2006 2:06 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  Two men were killed early Saturday morning in Covington when the driver lost control of his sports car and crashed into a tree along Jahncke Avenue. Authorities are still investigating the crash but estimate the vehicle was traveling between 80 and 100 miles per hour in a 25mph zone when the accident occurred.According to the Times-Picayune:A 2001 Ford Mustang Cobra driven by John Marino IV,...

• Article Fingers Understaffing as Root of Nursing Home Neglect

  Staff Writer | May 02, 2006 2:57 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  Thanks to Tampa nursing home abuse lawyer Bob Carroll for bringing to my attention an article in the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel which announces the results of a recent investigation into nursing home neglect. The National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform released a report Friday that concludes under staffing is the main reason neglect continues to be a problem.The study, The Faces of...

• Tractor Trailer Accident Closes I-10

  Staff Writer | May 01, 2006 2:48 PM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  A semi trailer carrying hazardous gas overturned on I-10 early Sunday, closing a four mile stretch of the interstate for most of the day. The accident occurred when the truck swerved to avoid car that had stopped suddenly in the right hand lane.The Times-Picayune reports:Trucker William Reeves, 50, of Lake Charles swerved to avoid the car and ran off the road into a ditch on its left side. One...

• Timothy J. Young, Attorney at Law

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2005 10:51 AM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  Mr. Young graduated cum laude from Tulane Law School in 1993. He is licensed to practice in both Louisiana and Texas, and he is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Louisiana Association of Trial Lawyers, including the Admiralty Sections of both Associations. Mr. Young has provided talks to lawyers in other states regarding the practice of maritime law. Mr. Young has...

• The Young Firm

  Staff Writer | May 03, 2005 10:50 AM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

  The Young Firm represents individuals who have been injured through the negligence of others. Located in New Orleans, the firm handles cases throughout Louisiana in both Federal and State Courts. The attorneys at the firm are also licensed in Texas which allows us to handle cases in Texas. We have successfully litigated claims in many practice areas including offshore accidents, automobile...

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  Staff Writer | May 03, 2005 10:49 AM | 0 CommentsNew Orleans, LA

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