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Plaquemines Port v. Tuan Nguyen - Expropriation for Private Lease

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision in Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District v. Tuan Nguyen, ruling that a public port authority cannot expropriate private property for the sole purpose of leasing it to a private company for exclusive development. The court found such a taking does not serve a public purpose under the Louisiana Constitution.

Succession of Laurie Maria Brocato - Louisiana Supreme Court Ruling

The Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding the validity of an olographic testament in the Succession of Laurie Maria Brocato. The court found a four-page document, written in a notebook and signed by the testator, met the form requirements for an olographic testament under La. C.C. art. 1575.

Supreme Court of Louisiana - Land Use Permit Review

The Supreme Court of Louisiana vacated and rendered a lower court's decision regarding the interpretation of a land use plan for St. James Parish. The ruling clarifies the scope of judicial review for local government land use decisions, emphasizing appropriate discretion for the Parish.

Judge Sheva Sims Suspension - Louisiana Supreme Court

The Louisiana Supreme Court has imposed a nine-month suspension without pay on Judge Sheva Sims, reducing the Judiciary Commission's recommendation of a one-year suspension. The disciplinary action stems from multiple violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Louisiana Constitution.

Louisiana v. Turner - Criminal Case Opinion

The Supreme Court of Louisiana reversed and remanded the case of State v. Jarvis Turner. The court addressed whether a defense counsel preventing a defendant from testifying constitutes structural error requiring automatic reversal, distinguishing between direct and collateral review.

Doe v. Salesforce, Inc. - Civil Case Filing

A civil case, Doe v. Salesforce, Inc., was filed on March 6, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, bearing number 3:26-cv-01975, involves a complaint for damages and a request to proceed by pseudonym.

Supreme Court of Alabama Opinion on Church Dispute

The Supreme Court of Alabama has issued an opinion regarding a dispute involving the Coffeeville Methodist Church and the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. The case, docketed as SC-2025-0361, addresses a petition for a writ of mandamus.

Supreme Court of Alabama Opinion on Church Property Dispute

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued an opinion regarding a property dispute involving Gold Hill Methodist Church and the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. The case involves multiple circuit court dockets and petitions for writs of mandamus.

Alabama Supreme Court Ruling on Elba United Methodist Church Case

The Alabama Supreme Court issued a ruling concerning the Elba United Methodist Church case, identified by docket number SC-2025-0445. The opinion is subject to formal revision before publication in the Southern Reporter.

Supreme Court of Alabama - Church Dispute Opinion

The Supreme Court of Alabama issued a legal opinion in the case of In re United Methodist Church Westview Heights, Inc. v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. The opinion, docketed as SC-2025-0431, addresses a dispute involving church entities.