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After the excitement of the concluded Supreme Court term, the next few years promise their fair share of compelling cases, congressional action and lower court decisions can alter the playing field—there could well be some surprises on the horizon.

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor released their report on Mayor Perkins' decision to change the city's Agent on Record, (AOR) for the city's excess workers' insurance compensation policy did not comply with city policy or the city charter.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins during his term in office has repeatedly failed to properly document many of his travel expenses that were paid for by the city,

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor released their report on Mayor Perkins' decision to change the city's Agent on Record, (AOR) for the city's excess workers' insurance compensation policy did not comply with city policy or the city charter.

A measure on the November ballot in Portland aims to level the playing field for local office seekers.

Ald. Michele Smith’s resignation will be effective Aug. 12, she said. Mayor Lori Lightfoot must appoint a replacement by Oct. 12 — in the middle of the next aldermanic election

Rezoning land near Lake Auburn has been at the center of a debate over water quality and development that has also involved Lewiston officials.

A non-partisan ethics watchdog organization demanded an investigation into Senior White House Advisor Anita Dunn.

President Biden's returning adviser Anita Dunn is facing an ethics complaint from the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust for not filing a personal financial disclosure.

Happy Spring! We’re back with another spring edition of our legal industry news column. Read on for more news on law firm hiring and awards and women in the legal industry.