In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. John Bel Edwards has issued a stay-at home order and quarantine. Only essential services, like grocery stores and pharmacies, are to remain open. At Bloom Legal, we see […]

Earlier this week, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a statewide stay-at-home order for Louisiana. All residents are to stay in their homes as much as possible. They should only leave for quality of life reasons […]

Orleans Municipal and Traffic will be closed until further notice due to the coronavirus quarantine. Jefferson Courts are closed for the next 30 days. What will this mean for those with traffic tickets or upcoming […]

When it comes to rideshare services, the main focus tends to be toward the safety of the passengers. It is true that Uber or Lyft drivers in Louisiana must take precautions to ensure passengers’ safety […]

Uber, Lyft, and other rideshares are a convenient platform with many upsides. But what happens if there is an accident and you sustain a rideshare injury? Insurance claims for Uber and Lyft injuries can be […]

The consequences for being charged with a DWI in Louisiana can have an impact on your life for years to come. In the immediate, you will need to deal with the threat of jail time […]

An arrest for drunk driving can have major consequences. The loss of your license can follow swiftly after an arrest and you can face criminal charges that could possibly land you in jail. Costly auto […]

In life, there are many great questions. Where do we come from? Why are we here? Why do you drive on a parkway and park in a driveway? In New Orleans, there’s another timeless question: […]

If you made a mistake a while back and broke the law without getting caught, you may feel like you are in the clear. Don’t be so sure, though. Louisiana prosecutors usually have years to […]

What happens if an Uber, Lyft, taxi or other rideshare gets pulled over? Can the officer search the passengers or arrest them? In the grand scheme of things, rideshare services are still pretty new. As […]

The 2020 Mardi Gras Parade season kicks off this weekend! Check out a full schedule of all the parades below. Laissez les bons temps rouler! ⚜ Click the parade for more info and routes. Saturday […]

“License and registration, please.” “You’re under arrest.” “You have the right to remain silent…” If a police officer says these words or makes similar statements to you, it is rarely a good thing. It means […]

In this blog we answer a number of commonly asked questions about drinking laws in New Orleans. To some extent, drinking and New Orleans are practically synonymous. Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and […]

New Orleans hosts the 2020 College Football National Championship game tonight, January 13th.  LSU will look to cap off a historic season with a win against Clemson. The city is sure to be packed with […]

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. […]

The holidays are typically a time of joy and family closeness for many people. Often, the holiday season consists of considerable amounts of gift purchases and general giving to family, friends and others in need. […]

Increased police presence and DUI checkpoints are likely in New Orleans during New Years and Mardi Gras. The holidays may be wrapping up in most places around the country. However, in New Orleans, the New […]

Uber and Lyft cut down on drunk drivers and keep our streets safer. ‘Tis the season for celebration with friends and family. Throughout the holidays,  people around the New Orleans area will be getting together […]