Legal Commentary

Initial News Coverage of Snyder v. Louisiana
Todya's earlier post on the decision in Snyder v. Louisiana (06-10119) is here. The opinion is here. More on Batson v. Kentucky, via Oyez, is here. In the New York Times David Stout reports, "Justices Overturn Louisiana Death Sentence...

One last, last look at Snyder
Death Watch gently chides us for missing what it views as the central holding of Snyder v. Louisiana, that Batson still applies. The Supreme Court ruled in Snyder v. Louisiana (opinion here, SCOTUSWiki background here) on Wednesday...

Snyder v. Louisiana Victory
SCOTUS Blog's Lyle Denniston reports, "Court finds flaws in La. jury choice." The case is Snyder v. Louisiana (06-10119). The opinion is here. Here is an extended excerpt of Lyle's initial report...

Guest Commentary: Sullivan on Possible Implications of Snyder v. Louisiana for Employment Discrimination Law
Although beyond the usual ken of us ?employment discrimination? types, Snyder v. Louisiana is worth a hard look by anyone interested in individual disparate treatment law. Handed down on March 19th, and written by Justice Alito, it?s a rather remarkable...

Race still matters in jury selection
In a decision that comes as a surprise to no one, the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning granted a new trial to Allen Snyder of Kenner, La. The opinion in Snyder v. Louisiana can be downloaded here...

email edition now available
This week’s email edition is now available: The Supreme Court’s holding in Snyder v. Louisiana dominates this issue. The core holding of Snyder is a ” straightforward application ” and reaffirmation of Batson and Miller-El with Justices Alito and Roberts joining the Miller-El majority...

Wesley A. Snyder et al.
alleging the consultants perpetrated a Ponzi scheme by encouraging borrowers to lend more than they needed.

AIG
and Ex Execs to pay $115 Million to Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana

Louisiana Citizen's Insurance
Settles Class Action for $35 Million

Louisiana, USA
allegedly providing inadequate medical care for low income residents.

Louisiana Citizens Reaches $23 Million Settlement With Homeowners
Louisiana Citizens Reaches $23 Million Settlement With Homeowners