Monthly Archives: January 2012
BloomLegalTV: Minor In Possession (MIP)
January 31, 2012
Today we’re discussing minors in possession of alcohol, otherwise known as MIP. This is something that we’ve covered before, both on our written and video blogs. As new preventative legislation is being enacted this...
Is NOPD’s Practice of Revealing Slain Victims’ Rap Sheets Racist?
January 30, 2012
Harry “Mike” Ainsworth was walking his two sons to the bus stop when he heard a woman scream. He ran to the scene to discover she was being carjacked – and intervened. The woman escaped physically unharmed,
BloomLegalTV: DWI
January 30, 2012
Today, we’re going to discuss a topic that we’ve talked about many times; it’’s the focus of my practice, and it’s DWIs, driving while intoxicated. Everyone knows that you can get a DWI while driving an...
Connecticut Man Sentenced to Die for “Unimaginable” Crime
January 27, 2012
A Connecticut judge has sentenced Joshua Komisarjevsky, 31, to die today for the brutal murder of a mother and her two daughters during a home invasion in 2007. “This is a terrible sentence, but one you have written for
DWI Checkpoint Friday Night 1/26 – Faubourg Marigny!
January 26, 2012
NOPD has issued a statement today indicating that it will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint FRIDAY NIGHT (1/26) in the Faubourg Marigny area from approximately 10pm to 5am. No specific indication as to the location of the...
In 2006, during the first Jazz Fest since Hurricane Katrina, Bruce Springsteen arguably gave the most powerful and emotionally-charged performance the four-decade long festival had ever seen. “I thought it was one of...
What Russell County Sheriff and Downing’s second cousin, Heath Taylor, described as a “minute of misconduct” following Alabama’s National Championship victory on January 9 will likely haunt Mr. Brian...
Brian Downing, 32, of Smiths Station, Alabama, was arrested late Wednesday in connection with an incident that involved abusing an unconscious LSU fan at the Krystal on Bourbon Street. The event was videotaped and uploaded to
Bloom Legal Network – DWI Defense TV Ad
January 13, 2012
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new TV Ads promoting our DWI Defense practice! Check them out below! Bloom Legal Network is a full service criminal defense law firm in New Orleans, Louisiana. From our offices in
One Party Ends, Another Begins
January 10, 2012
The pigskin revelry may be over in New Orleans after Monday’s college National Championship game, with Alabama shutting out LSU 21-0, but the city is far from done. Mardi Gras kicks off in just over a month, and another
Saints Move on in Playoffs – Next Stop: San Francisco
January 9, 2012
The Saints ended the Lions’ season Saturday night with a scintillating 45 to 28 victory. Their next stop on the road to the Superbowl are the San Francisco 49ers, who hold the #2 seed in the NFC and arguably boast the...
NOLA Ready to Kick Off 2012 Mardi Gras Season
January 7, 2012
A Tulane University professor’s new study released Friday shows that last year’s Carnival season brought in more than $300 million to the city, mostly generated by visitors. This year, expectations are even...
Attorney Seth Bloom of Bloom Legal Network LLC is proud to announce the opening of our new Metairie office. We are pleased to now be able to see Jefferson Parish clients by appointment at our convenient new Metairie location
The Washington Post ran a feature article today highlighting the massive upcoming weekend for New Orleans, both economically and culturally. “I think it’s going to be the biggest weekend we’ve ever seen in the city,”
New Orleans’ mayor Mitch Landrieu says his office is teaming up with state and federal officials to make this weekend’s events go as smoothly and as safely as possible. On Saturday, the city will host the first...
Bloom Legal Network Video Blog: DWT (Driving While Texting)
January 5, 2012
Attorney Seth Bloom of Bloom Legal Network LLC in New Orleans, LA explains the new trend of DWT (Driving While Texting) citations. Many jurisdictions across the country and in New Orleans and Metairie in particular are...
Bloom Legal Network Video Blog: Holiday 2011
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year from everyone at Bloom Legal Network! Remember that although the Holiday Season (which this year in New Orleans includes New Year’s, the BCS Championship, and the Final Four right around the corner) can...