New Orleans Drivers: The Most Dangerous Intersections in New Orleans That Account for 40% of All Injury Crashes Traffic in New Orleans is unpredictable on the best days — tight streets, busy tourist areas, streetcars, pedestrians, rideshare vehicles, and a
The Ups and Downs of Residential Short-Term Rentals and Transient Lodging in New Orleans
With a few notable exceptions the City of New Orleans residential Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations[1] enacted by City Council in March 2023 and in 2024 were largely upheld in September and October 2025, in separate decisions by the United
Business Formation Rules for NOLA Entrepreneurs
Starting a Business in New Orleans? Here’s What Every Entrepreneur Should Know Before Filing Your LLC or Corporation Launching a new business in Louisiana can be a transformative step, but the legal landscape requires careful navigation. Understanding the specific Louisiana
ER or Urgent Care After an Injury in Orleans Parish?
Should I go to the ER or urgent care after a crash in New Orleans? When you’re injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or any unexpected event in Orleans Parish, one of the first decisions you may
The Truth About DWIs in Louisiana
Got pulled over after a night out in New Orleans — what really happens next? Being charged with a DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in Louisiana can turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. What starts as a
Do I Have to Go to Court for a Traffic Ticket in New Orleans?
Getting pulled over is stressful enough. You’re handed a ticket, told to either pay a hefty fine or appear in court, and suddenly you’re left wondering: Do I actually have to show up in person for this traffic ticket court
I Got Arrested on Bourbon Street… Now What?
I got arrested while partying on Bourbon Street — will this ruin my life? Bourbon Street in New Orleans is legendary. 🎭 From flying Mardi Gras beads to the electric late-night jazz clubs, it’s a place where locals and tourists
E.D. Louisiana Dismisses IVC Case on TwIqbal Grounds
This week we could not resist writing about a good result from an always interesting jurisdiction (Louisiana) involving one of our all-time favorite defense lawyers (Hi, Lori Cohen).
In McGuire v. B. Braun Med. Inc., 2025 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 184172, 2025
What Time Do They Stop Selling Alcohol In NOLA?
In this blog we answer a number of commonly asked questions about drinking laws in New Orleans. To some extent, drinking and New Orleans are practically synonymous. Mardi Gras is right around the corner, and New Orleans is gearing up
Carnival Crew Member Sentenced to Four Years for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
A Carnival crew member, Reza Heta Pratama, was sentenced in New Orleans by a federal district court judge for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Pratama, a citizen of Indonesia, was arrested in July 2024 when the Carnival Valor docked in