Category: Louisiana
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Louisiana Supreme Court Steps In as East Baton Rouge Family Court Faces Renewed Scrutiny
The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed an independent judge in a child custody case involving Katherine Diamond, amid claims of bias and procedural issues causing delays in her visitation rights. This intervention highlights due-process concerns in family court and may signal needed reforms against longstanding issues within the judicial system.
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Louisiana’s Underwater Mortgage Crisis Signals Deeper Warning for the South
Louisiana has emerged as a crisis for underwater mortgages, with nearly 12% of homes seriously affected. Contributing factors include severe weather damaging properties and rising insurance costs due to regulatory issues. Although reforms are showing promise, the situation warns that housing stability relies on insurance viability and comprehensive market reforms beyond climate discussions.
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Louisiana High Court Clears Baton Rouge Family Court — But a Scathing Dissent Raises Alarms About Transparency and Insider Power
The Louisiana Supreme Court concluded a year-long investigation into the East Baton Rouge Parish Family Court, finding no systemic corruption. However, dissenting Justice Jefferson Hughes highlighted concerns about favoritism towards certain attorneys, impacting self-represented litigants. Calls for court transparency and reforms remain unaddressed, raising doubts about fairness and public confidence in the system.
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