Category: Local Issues

In Wake of Cyberattack, New Orleans Courts Remain Closed

January 9, 2020
Bloom Legal Network
UPDATE January 16th, 2020. Orleans Traffic and Municipal Court remains offline. City attorneys have not yet returned to work. The latest word from the court is that they are eyeing a Tuesday (January 21) reopening. We will...

Halloween Safety Tips In New Orleans

October 29, 2019
Bloom Legal Network
  When the Crescent City does holidays, we do it big—and Halloween in New Orleans is no different.  From kids and parents, to costumers and partiers, everyone’s got something to get excited about. The city will be...

What Is Unique About Louisiana Law?

January 16, 2019
Bloom Legal Network
Did you know that the Law of Louisiana is unique from all other state laws in the US? It’s true! That’s because whereas the other 49 states base their interpretation of the law on what is referred to as “common law,”

So Your License is Suspended—Now What?

June 15, 2018
Bloom Legal Network
Having your license suspended can be a huge hindrance on your day-to-day life, from getting to work to going grocery shopping. If you find yourself in this position there are a few things you’ll want to know, as well as...

What To Do When You Get Pulled Over

June 13, 2018
Bloom Legal Network
You’re driving along minding your own business when you see those red and blue flashing lights pop up in your rearview. For almost anyone, getting pulled over by the police can be an anxiety-inducing situation. It’s...

Five Arrested During Monument Protests

May 10, 2017
Bloom Legal Network
Five people were arrested in New Orleans Monday night during a protest at the Jefferson Davis Memorial monument. The statue is one of several in the city scheduled to be removed under the direction of Mayor Mitch Landrieu,...

Festivals to Check Out in March

March 16, 2017
Bloom Legal Network
With the recent cold snap this week, it might not feel like Springtime in New Orleans. But the weather’s expected to take a turn for the better in the next couple days right before the weekend, and given that it’s

Victim Tally for Tragic Endymion Crash Reached 31

March 3, 2017
Bloom Legal Network
New Orleans made national headlines last weekend when tragedy struck the Endymion parade on Saturday evening. Neilson Rizzuto, 25, of Pardis, plowed into crowds of parade onlookers with his pickup truck,  and registered a...

The New Orleans Mardi Gras Hotline is Live

February 23, 2017
Bloom Legal Network
City officials have announced a hotline that you can text for updates on parade safety, traffic, and weather, all you have to do is text MARDIGRAS17 to 888777. The city’s website is set to feature updates and information on