Judge Lynda Van Davis Resigns from Criminal Court

July 19, 2012
Bloom Legal Network
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

Mayor Landrieu’s Son, 19, Arrested for DWI

July 17, 2012
Bloom Legal Network
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...

Michelle Obama Wants to Visit the French Quarter

July 16, 2012
Bloom Legal Network
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

Saints/Brees Agree to $100 Million Contract

July 13, 2012
Bloom Legal Network
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...

‘Devastating Louisiana Medicaid cuts anticipated

July 13, 2012
Bloom Legal Network
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

Four shot, three dead on N.O streets Tuesday

July 10, 2012
Bloom Legal Network
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

Essence Fest in NOLA This Weekend

July 6, 2012
Bloom Legal Network
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...