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With tax season upon us you might be wondering if your personal injury settlement is going to be taxed by the state of Louisiana or the federal government. It’s safe to say nobody likes doing their taxes, let alone paying...

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority operates several rail systems, including the historic green Saint Charles Avenue Streetcar nestled in the oaks, the downtown Canal Street and Riverfront streetcars, and the shiny new

With fewer drivers on the streets during the pandemic it may be tempting to take more risks like speeding or not wearing a seatbelt. You might even think a seatbelt is not necessary when driving short distances. Is that kind

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 Network, we see our...

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 like getting...

You’ve likely seen TV commercials, billboards, or other ads featuring personal injury lawyers saying something like: “You pay nothing unless we get compensation for you” or “If we don’t win, our services are...

New Orleans is one of the premiere travel destinations in the world. We get a lot of phone calls from tourists who come to New Orleans to enjoy the food and culture and unfortunately end up getting in a bit of trouble. Laws...

Having your license suspended can be a huge hinderance on your day-to-day life. How will you get to work? How will you take the kids to school? How will you do the grocery shopping? The situation can add substantial stress to

Louisiana law protects individuals who have been victimized by negligence or wrongdoing. Personal injury cases seek retribution and compensation for these victims. Injuries—which can range from physical to phycological or...

If you were traveling I-10 West anywhere near New Orleans East on Monday, you likely found yourself sitting in traffic. A cement truck crash led to a total shutdown of the westbound interstate. Traffic was diverted near...

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...

The New Orleans Police Department’s Traffic Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint, in Orleans Parish, beginning at approximately 9:00 P.M. and will conclude at approximately 5:00 A.M. Motorists will experience minimal

By Leslie Williams, The Times-Picayune January 16, 2010, 12:25AM A 47-year-old New Orleans resident has been charged by a federal grand jury with threatening to kill President Barack Obama. A four-count indictment was issued

By The Times-Picayune January 14, 2010, 6:40PM Hubert Ellzey Jr. secretly bilked clients out of $777,000 before Hurricane Katrina put an end to his scheme. When the storm hit Aug. 29, 2005, all real estate closings in the New

By The Times-Picayune January 17, 2010, 9:21AM The New Orleans Police Department is investigating the apparent shooting death of an unidentified man Saturday night. The offense occurred around 11:45 p.m. in the 7800 block of

By Michelle Hunter, The Times-Picayune January 15, 2010, 3:19PM Jefferson Parish authorities arrested a two men and a woman for allegedly running a pair of Metairie motels as “houses of ill repute.” Manhesh...

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 The Sturgis woman who prosecutors say was arrested with a blood-alcohol level almost nine times the legal driving limit, has pleaded not guilty in Sturgis to driving under the influence. Marguerite

House Bill 445 by Rep. Damon Baldone, D-Houma, went into effect at midnight, doubling from six months to a year the length of time drivers can lose their license for refusing a first-time test. Subsequent refusals within five