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The federal consent decree over the New Orleans Police Department will be announced today at 3:45pm at Gallier Hall by U.S Attorney General Eric Holder, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and other local and federal officials.

It’s been a busy summer at Bloom Legal Network this year and we are proud to announce the launch of two new services! First, our brand new FREE iPhone App is now available in iTunes through the App Store! Features...

Suspect James Holmes appeared in court today after his arrest for Friday morning at Century 16 Theater at the premiere of The Dark Knight Rises where Holmes opened fire killing 12 people and injuring 58 others. Police have...

At a midnight screening of the Dark Knight Rises in Aurora, CO, a masked gunman entered the Century 16 theater, lobbed a tear gas canister, and opened fire on the audience. Witnesses stated that they first did not realize the

Criminal District Court Judge, Lynda Van Davis–who had recently come under scrutiny for frequent absences from the bench and an overflowing docket–announced yeseterday that she will be resigning. Van Davis was the

Christopher Hyer, a deputy at the JPSO resigned from his position under investigation of crashing his patrol car while intoxicated. Hyer was booked with DWI and improper control of a vehicle. Sheriff’s Office officials

Bloom Legal Network’s own Seth Bloom was interviewed yesterday on WDSU to give his expert opinion about whether or not there is evidence to believe that Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s son was given special treatment when

A news conference that was originally scheduled to discuss an expanded partnership between the state and local ATC offices was usurped this morning by news that Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s 19-year-old son was arrested last...

Sheri Reuther was driving westbound on I-10 off Transcontinental Drive and crashed leaving her vehicle disabled in the highway’s left lane. Police found the vehicle and the driver unconscious in the back seat. The...

First Lady, Michelle Obama, stated on a CBS Sunday Morning interview that, although she has visited New Orleans many times, she has never been to the French Quarter. The First Lady attributed this to the fact that during her

Reports emerged today that the New Orleans Saints and Drew Brees have finally reached a deal in their ongoing contract negotiations. Today, Brees signed a 5-year $100 million contract: making him the highest paid player in...

This Friday, July 13, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration plans to move forward with its expected budget cuts of hundreds of millions of dollars. Advocates of the public healthcare advise the governor that this act will

New Orleans police department are investigating a city bus shooting that involved two arrests and an 18 year old being shot around 5:32pm Thursday evening. According to witnesses and monitored cameras, two people got off the

.Reports emerged today that Drew Brees, the Saints’ Superbowl-winning QB, will not report to this summer’s training camp if a long-term deal is not struck with the team by July 16. Brees is reportedly seeking a...

Photo courtesy of WWLTV NOPD reports four people have been shot in two separate shootings today. The latest shooting occurred in the 2400 block of Arts Street where a 19 year old was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at

Photo courtesy of Newspaper.li Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints will finally come to an agreement for a new five-year contract this next Monday. As the July 16 deadline rolls around, Brees’ contract will be worth...

The 18th Essence Music Festival got rolling last night and will continue through the weekend in the Superdome. The festival is always a strong draw both in the city and for visitors. This year’s lineup features a host...

A Florida district court judge has set bail for George Zimmerman’s (the murder suspect in the Trayvon Martin shooting case) second release from jail at $1,000,000. Zimmerman had previously been released on a $150,000...