Louisiana v. Christopher Cloudie - Supreme Court Opinion Reversed

The Supreme Court of Louisiana reversed a lower court's ruling that permitted an expert witness to provide a diagnosis of child sexual abuse at trial. The case, State of Louisiana v. Christopher Cloudie, involved charges of first-degree rape and aggravated crime against nature.

Bryan v. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation - Insurance Claim Dispute

The Supreme Court of Louisiana issued an opinion in Bryan v. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, addressing the prescriptive period for claims against the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA). The court affirmed and remanded the case, clarifying the application of statutory deadlines and interruption of prescription for first-party property insurance claims.

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.

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.

Esplanade Mall Realty Holdings, LLC v. Joseph P. Lopinto III - Tax Lien Case

The Louisiana Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case of Esplanade Mall Realty Holdings, LLC v. Joseph P. Lopinto III. The court held that ad valorem taxes, interest, and costs are statutory impositions under the law and remanded to the trial court to calculate the redemption price.

State of Louisiana v. Michael Steven White - Convictions Reversed

The Supreme Court of Louisiana reversed the convictions and vacated the sentences of Michael Steven White in docket number 2024-K-00761. The case was remanded for further proceedings. The decision addresses an issue concerning the completeness of verdict forms provided to juries.

Ike Spears v. William W. Hall - Louisiana Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court of Louisiana reversed a lower court judgment in Ike Spears v. William W. Hall. The court held that the Rules of Professional Conduct apply to attorneys who form joint ventures to provide legal services, regardless of the nomenclature used to describe their relationship.

Davidson v. Hardy - Paternity Case

The Supreme Court of Louisiana affirmed a lower court's ruling in Sarah Allen Davidson v. Terrance Hardy. The court found that Louisiana Civil Code article 198, as applied, unconstitutionally limits a biological father's interest in parenting his child and violates due process rights. The ruling impacts paternity establishment and custody rights.

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.

President's Weekly Schedule

The European Council has published the weekly schedule for President António Costa for March 9-11, 2026. The schedule includes a video conference with Middle East leaders, a speech at the Annual Ambassadors Conference, and an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan.