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In light of recent spates of violence in the French quarter, city officials are reviewing measures to vamp up security on Bourbon and the Vieux Carre. Mayor Mitch Landrieu is working with council members to flesh out a...

Thanksgiving is upon us, and while many of you may be gathering with family and friends at home, there a plenty of local restaurants serving up delicious specials.  Commander’s Palace, Domenica, SoBou, and Luke are just a

Bloom Legal Network is excited to announce that Seth has been named one of 2016’s Top Lawyers by New Orleans Magazine. For the category of Criminal Defense Non White-Collar, Seth and eleven others were recognized as leaders

Violence against women is a perennial issue. In the United States, we often look at other countries around the world, pointing a finger at examples of what we feel are injustices against women. However, that same injustice...

When you’re faced with an emergency situation, there’s a high chance that you’re going to pick up the phone and dial 911. And when you do, you’re expecting a fast response. In fact, most callers expect the individual

It used to be standard advice to decline a Breathalyzer test in the event you are pulled over for drunk driving. While that advice still stands today in many cases, police may have another route of proving your intoxication.

Have you had a charge for marijuana possession in the City of New Orleans? If so, up until this week, a repeat offense could have landed you behind bars. Now, thanks to a measure passed by the City Council, you may just get a

Imagine being a 17-year old convicted of a crime in Louisiana and sentenced to jail time. Perhaps this is your first offense, or maybe you’ve been involved is some petty crimes that have not resulted in any jail time. What

The Memorial Day holiday this weekend is the kick-off to summer across the United States. New Orleans is right in the thick of things with spectacular fireworks events, music and culture festivals and a host of entertainment

You’ve probably seen it at Jazz Fest this year – people standing outside the entrance trying to resell their tickets. However, is it legal to resell your ticket? In Louisiana, you can legally resell  your ticket as long

Although medical marijuana is legal in Louisiana, the state does not currently recognize out-of-state medical marijuana card Louisiana. However, the state legislature is considering bills this year that may change this...

As an ongoing proactive effort to remove impaired drivers from the roadways, the New Orleans Police Department will be conducting a DUI checkpoint Thursday, April 14, at an undisclosed location in New Orleans. The...

If you’re caught with a small amount of marijuana in New Orleans, you may not have to go to jail. In an effort to decriminalize marijuana possession in the city, Mayor Mitch Landrieu recently signed a law that allows...

Spring break is right around the corner, and for many high school and college students that means a relaxing break from classes and mid-term exams.  However, while you’re soaking up the sun on the beach or spending time...

As a part of the ongoing “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, Troop I (Lafayette Parish) will be issuing a ‘No Refusal’ policy over the holiday weekend. All across the state, police and troopers

One of the nine suspects in the Bunny Friend park shooting has been identified as Shawn “Shooter” Ruffin, 22. According to nola.com, Ruffin and two other men were inside a 2011 black Ford Explorer that sped away...

A total of eight people were booked over the Thursday and Friday of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Baton Rouge. The following are their names and charges against them: Kenneth Dean, 22, 40237 Coontrap Road, Gonzales,...

Former St Tammany Parish District Attorney, Walter Reed, will have his trial for corruption charges moved to April pending new charges. They will be adding another charge of wire-fraud to bring the total number of counts...