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Chopin Law Firm wins $489,244 verdict against U.S. government after Coast Guard crash
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The Chopin Law Firm secured a $489,244.69 federal verdict for Moncell Collins after a bench trial in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
LSU-SEC fight puts athlete eligibility and NIL rights on the same map
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A dispute over LSU players who took part in NFL preseason activities is now testing who controls college eligibility and what that means for NIL income, scholarship value, and roster access.
Tony’s Fencing warns Louisiana homeowners to plan around septic systems before fence work
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is urging Louisiana homeowners to locate septic tanks, drainfields and private utilities before installing fences.
Three Chopin Law Firm attorneys named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America list
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Justin M. Chopin, Richard A. Chopin, and Philip Lorio IV were selected for the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
New Orleans street closures can disrupt transportation planning
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Second lines, parades, festivals and construction can quickly reroute traffic in New Orleans, forcing transportation providers to plan around changing streets, pickup points and travel times.
Why Louisiana alligators stay nearly motionless for long periods
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Alligators in Louisiana wetlands often look idle, but that stillness helps them regulate body temperature, save energy and hunt.
Gary E Smith wins NYC Big Book Award political thriller prize
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Gary E Smith’s And So It Goes won first place in the Political Thriller category at the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.
Tony’s Fencing says Louisiana heat can widen wood fence gaps
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Tony’s Fencing & Iron Works is warning Southeast Louisiana homeowners that late-summer heat, rain and humidity can make pine and cedar fence boards shrink or swell.
Heart N Hands sets September heart health events in New Orleans
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Heart N Hands will host a heart health summit and fundraising gala in New Orleans on Sept. 11-12 to support girls’ prevention education, wellness and leadership programs.
New Orleans rolls out 2026 Halloween calendar
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New Orleans has announced a citywide 2026 Halloween slate running from mid-October through Halloween weekend, led by the free Krewe of BOO! parade on Oct. 24 and family events, ticketed parties and museum programming across the city.
Transportation network helps power New Orleans tourism
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New Orleans tourism depends on transportation to connect visitors with hotels, restaurants, conventions, cruise terminals, festivals and attractions across the city and surrounding region.
Research says New Orleans mansion housed first desegregated public school in the South
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New research tied to the Lalaurie Mansion at 1140 Royal Street says the Lower Girls’ School opened there in 1870 as the first racially integrated public school in the South.
Twilight In Concert sets 2027 U.S. tour for more than 60 cities
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GEA Live and Lionsgate are bringing Twilight In Concert back to U.S. theaters in 2027 after a successful debut tour and strong fan demand.
Szilvia S. Jennings’ Sophie Moon and the Honeybees named a Distinguished Favorite at NYC Big Book Awards
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Szilvia S. Jennings’ children’s early chapter book Sophie Moon and the Honeybees earned a Distinguished Favorite honor at the 2026 NYC Big Book Awards.
Four State 48 Law Firm attorneys earn Best Lawyers honors for 2027
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State 48 Law Firm said four of its attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Louisiana homeowners urged to check fence lines for mower and trimmer damage
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Repeated contact from mowers and string trimmers can slowly wear down wood, vinyl, metal and chain-link fences during Louisiana’s long growing season.
Mesothelioma Compensation Center targets electricians with asbestos-linked cancer claims
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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging electricians and other electrical workers diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer to contact its free service for direct access to compensation lawyers.
Jason Langella to join Chicago gas forum AI panel
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SEO Agency USA Founder Jason Langella will join a technology panel at the 38th Annual LDC Gas Forum Mid-Continent in Chicago on Sept. 15 to discuss what AI is actually doing inside energy operations.
Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer lands on 2026 Inc. 5000
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Loyd J Bourgeois Injury & Accident Lawyer earned its first spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000, ranking No. 2,316 nationally and No. 7 in New Orleans–Metairie.
Chopin Law Firm attorneys lead New Orleans Bar Association CLE on workers' comp claims
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The Chopin Law Firm’s Leah R. Rhodes and John C. Wegmann spoke at a New Orleans Bar Association CLE on July 15, 2026, focused on workers’ compensation and third-party liability claims.
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