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Source : https://finance.yahoo.com/news/opioid-justice-team-ad-hoc-010000742.html Attorneys representing an Ad Hoc Committee for Neo-Natal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) babies and children filed a statement before U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Robert Drain in White Plains, NY notifying the Purdue debt...

Recently, a 9.1 million dollar settlement was reached in litigation surrounding a defective earplug (3M Earplugs) that was touted to prevent hearing damage, but instead caused it among members of the armed services on active duty. On this edition of Ringler Radio, host Larry Cohen talks with coh...

Larry Centola was recently quoted in a Bloomberg article entitled: “Medical Device Makers May Risk Liability Following FDA Effort.” You can read the entire article here: https://www.bna.com/medical-device-makers-n73014483632/ If you have been harmed by a medical device, please call Mr. Centola a...

In May of 2016, a groundbreaking whistleblower lawsuit was filed against the 3M company. The lawsuit alleged that not only were these defective earplugs sold to the government but the allegations in the lawsuit were that 3M knew of the defect during the time they were sold.   Martzell, Bickford ...

            Martzell, Bickford & Centola and Roche & Company, LLC filed a Class Action against Panini America, Inc. for unfulfilled redemption cards. Michael D. Roche, a New Orleans attorney and longtime collector and seller of sports cards and memorabilia, approached Martzell, Bickford & Centol...

So, you came to New Orleans to have fun. That's not a bad idea, considering our city has a festival almost every week of the year. Did you know there are over 135 annual festivals in New Orleans? It's no small wonder that so many people choose NOLA as a travel destination. However, with so many ...

New Orleans is a fantastic place that is known for its culture, food and parties. It's no wonder that so many people come to visit our city every year. However, what these visitors don't know could extend their trip in some very unpleasant ways. To help keep you from finding trouble while on you...

"Without that money, these kids are going to be a lost generation. And we can't afford a lost generation of hundreds of thousands of children that have innocently been subjected to opiates." -Scott Bickford

Louisiana's drug possession penalties vary depending on how a drug is classified under federal law, the amount of the drug found and prior offenses. However, any drug possession conviction can cause severe consequences. The goal of a drug possession attorney is to get your charges dropped or red...

View Video and article HERE - THE HILL ARTICLE ARTICLE WRITTEN BY "JULIA MANCHESTER" source - TheHill.com The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) earlier this month denied a request from the Opioid Justice Team to create a new multidistrict litigation proceeding for babies bor...

Last month, Louisiana voters amended Article 1, Section 17 of the Louisiana Constitution when they voted to abolish the split-jury rule. Prior to the election, Louisiana was one of two states that did not require a unanimous jury verdict in noncapital criminal cases. The split-jury rule only re...

source : Bloomberg News Companies making and distributing opioid painkillers opposed a proposal to separate lawsuits filed on behalf of addicted babies from local governments' cases aimed at recouping costs of battling the public-health crisis spawned by the drugs. Attorneys for thousands of...

Unfortunately, a DUI charge in Louisiana could affect a student's college career in more ways than one. In addition to sentencing requirements, you could also face future implications. Financial Aid and Scholarship Opportunities A single DUI charge should not affect a student's eligibility for f...

Louisiana is one of two states, the former being Oregon, that still has a split-jury rule in their constitution. However, that could change next month, because the public will have the opportunity to vote to amend the state constitution. What is Louisiana's Split-Jury Rule? A split-jury ru...

In Louisiana, there are many ways in which an officer can legally search your vehicle without a warrant: Your consent: Unless other reasons outlined below apply, an officer must have your voluntary consent to search the vehicle. You have the right to refuse an officer from searching your...

Bloomberg Law News Sep 21, 2018 Lawyers for Opioid-Addicted Babies Push For Separate Legal Proceedings By Julie Steinberg Sep 21, 2018 • Concerns include that potential settlements won't provide sufficient medical monitoring, treatment funds • Attorneys for government-entity plaintiffs, d...

Comedian John Oliver used Louisiana as an example of poor decision making in his HBO segment “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” After discussing prosecutors' role in the criminal justice system and the heavy influence they can have, Oliver focused on what he considers misused power by prosecu...

Labor Day Weekend in NOLA brings in hundreds of thousands of people each year from all over the United States. With free concerts around the city, college football kicking off, and the annual, four-day Southern Decadence Festival in the French Quarter (which is estimated to bring in over 200,000...

New Orleans district prosecutors are using recorded jail calls between attorneys and their jailed clients as evidence in court. These calls are thought to be under a confidentiality clause that protects client and attorney conversations. Attorney-client privilege was created so that lawyers can ...

When it comes to DWI cases here in Louisiana, a conviction can often come down to an officer's testimony versus the testimony of the person charged with a crime. This means that the police officer's would has to be trusted if a judge is expected to may a proper ruling, but what if that officer's...

The Orleans Parish District Attorney's office has a problem, and it has now led to a federal lawsuit. As prosecutors now fight allegations of fake subpoenas, some are claiming the practice goes back decades. What do these accusations mean? Who was complicit in the supposed deceptions? Were peopl...

Just a few weeks ago, a state judge made a startling claim against New Orleans prosecutors. She accused the prosecutor's office of hiding evidence-grand jury testimonies-from the defense in a case. Such an accusation has serious implications. Could this behavior change the way criminal prosecuti...

A Ball State University professor led a field trip to New Orleans. In addition to his students, his 18-year-old son also accompanied the group. They arrived at the French Quarter, but the son and father got separated. What happened next proves why it is important for tourists to be ready to face...