News & Legal Updates

Proposed Changes to the Louisiana Pursuit Law: A Glance at the Pros and Cons

Public interest in and attention to police pursuits in Louisiana has perhaps never been so high. The deaths of several innocent...

Jury Awards $100 Million in Excessive Force Suit

On August 26, 2022, a federal jury awarded a plaintiff $100 million after he became paralyzed following an encounter with an Atlanta...

State Flips on No-Pursuit Policy: Is This a Sign of Things to Come?

New Jersey recently enacted state-wide policy disallowing police to pursue stolen vehicles. Leading to the restriction, in part, was...

Louisiana Deputies Arrested for Shooting Death of Unarmed Man - What Now?

Two Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (JPSO) deputies were recently arrested on manslaughter charges following the shooting death of an...

Louisiana Supreme Court Denies Review of Officer's Liability Arising From "Code 3" Car Crash

The Louisiana Supreme Court recently denied writs (review) of a lower court's finding that a police officer was liable for injuries...

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Officer Qualified Immunity in Taser Use of Force Suit

The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed a lower court’s decision that a police officer was not entitled to...