Getting a traffic ticket on I-10, near the Superdome, or along St. Charles Avenue can instantly ruin your week. But the biggest mistake most drivers make happens the moment they get home: they log onto the city’s online portal, type
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Federal Dist. Court in LA Grants Partial Relief in Challenge to New Orleans Short-Term Rental Ordinances
This post was authored by Sebastian Perez, Esq.
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana (the “Court”) addressed competing motions to dismiss and for summary judgment in a constitutional challenge brought by residential property owners and…
What to Do in the First 48 Hours After a DWI Arrest in New Orleans
An arrest for a DWI in New Orleans can be an overwhelming experience, leaving you with immediate concerns about your family, your job, your driver’s license, and your clean record. While it is completely normal to feel stressed, the steps…
Carnival Passenger Pleads Guilty of Sexually Abusing Fifteen-Year-Old On The Carnival Valor
By Jim Walker
A Carnival cruise passenger from New Orleans pleaded guilty to committing sexual abuse against a 15-year-old on a Carnival cruise ship which occurred nearly two and a half years ago.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…
When Totaled Doesn’t Mean Paid: Navigating Louisiana’s Total Loss Thresholds and Gap Insurance
For hard-working individuals recovering from a devastating motor vehicle collision in Southeast Louisiana, the physical trauma of an impact is frequently overshadowed by an aggressive administrative offensive from corporate insurers. When an unexpected vehicle crash completely dismantles your daily routine,…
“Don’t Write About the Law; Write About the People it Serves” – Thought Leadership Insights from the LMA Annual Conference
At a recent Legal Marketing Association Annual Conference panel in New Orleans, one line stood out: “Don’t write about the law. Write about the people it serves.”
It may seem like a simple idea. But it’s one that highlights…
New Orleans Drivers vs. AI: Why a Waymo Crash in New Orleans Could Trigger a $1M Liability Loophole
In the historic, narrow streets of the French Quarter and the high-traffic arteries of Metairie, a new era of transportation is arriving: the Autonomous Vehicle (AV). But as cutting-edge technology begins to navigate the unique complexities of Southeast Louisiana—from our…
The “Social Media Subpoena”: How Your New Orleans Festival Posts Can Become State Evidence
If you are a logistics manager in Metairie or a business owner enjoying a weekend in the French Quarter, you likely view your digital presence as a “Life-Side” highlight reel. You share the music, the food, and the atmosphere of…
SALT team to present at four industry conferences this week
Members of our SALT team will participate in four conferences this week, covering emerging state tax controversies and key developments affecting the hospitality, communications and broader business landscape.
HOTEC Hospitality Tax Conference
SALT Partners Ted Friedman and Charlie Kearns will…
The 2026 New Orleans Court Overhaul: How Judicial Reductions and Case Shifts Affect You
The judicial landscape in Orleans Parish is undergoing its most radical transformation in decades. Through a package of bills including SB217, HB911, and SB256, Louisiana lawmakers are “right-sizing” the system at Tulane and Broad by reducing the number of judges…