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Media
We regularly represent The Times-Picayune, L.L.C. in libel, defamation, invasion of privacy and similar cases as well as public record and access disputes. We have also represented The Associated Press and Capital City Press, publisher of The Baton Rouge Advocate, in various access matters. Some of the matters we have recently handled include:
In re Search Warrant of 1922 Marengo. Represented The Times-Picayune in its successful effort to obtain the search warrant affidavit relative to the search of Congressman Jefferson’s home.
Luan Hunter v. Alvin Copeland. Represented The Times-Picayune in connection with access issues relating to this civil rights case filed by Luan Hunter against her ex-husband, Al Copeland, a former state court judge and others alleging that a conspiracy existed to fix the custody case between Ms. Hunter and Mr. Copeland.
Decorte v. Jordan. Represented The Times-Picayune in intervention to obtain a transcript of the jury selection proceedings in racial discrimination suit against Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie Jordan.
Doe v. Crescent City Baptist. Successfully obtained vacatur of trial court order sealing the record in lawsuit by parents against school alleging that their daughter was sexually abused by a former teacher at the church-run school and imposing a gag order on the parties.
United States of America v. Bodenheimer and related cases. Represented The Times-Picayune in connection with the access issues relative to the prosecution of Jefferson Parish judges and related personnel regarding public corruption in the Jefferson Parish Court system.
United States of America v. Edwin Edwards. Represented The Times-Picayune and the Associated Press in connection with the trial of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards regarding gag order issues, the release of audiotapes and videotapes and other evidence to the press and objections to sealing proceedings and pleadings.
United States of America v. James Harvey Brown. Represented the Associated Press and The Times-Picayune in briefing regarding First Amendment issues in case involving allegations of wrongdoing by the Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance.
Capital City Press v. Louisiana State University. Represented The Baton Rouge Advocate in its successful effort to obtain public records relating to LSU's search for an athletic director.
The Times-Picayune Publishing Corporation v. East Jefferson Levee District. Successfully obtained documents related to confidential settlement of sexual harassment claim against agency head.
In re Emmanuel Narcisse. Successfully obtained order from the Louisiana Fifth Circuit overturning a prior restraint in time to make the newspaper's publication deadline.
Mary Elizabeth Leger v. John N. Kent, D.D.S. Prevailed in public records suit against the L.S.U. Dental School concerning confidential settlement entered into by the Dental School with plaintiffs claiming Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ).
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