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Updated July 2, 2007
An article by Mark Perkins entitled The Diabetic Trucker Debate was featured in a recent edition of Transport Topics. Click here to download a pdf copy of the article or click here to view the article on the Transport Topics site.
Updated March 21, 2006 Updated Research on drug testing / marijuana Updated research for Louisiana employers regarding drug testing procedures and related issues regarding drug testing issues in the workplace. Adobe Acrobat version of research memorandum available here.
Updated December 10, 2005 Governor Blanco enacted House Bill No. 90 into law on November 23, 2005, which legislatively ratifies and modifies portions of the emergency orders put in place after hurricanes Katrina and Rita. These Executive Orders suspended certain prescriptive periods (statute of limitations) and extended court deadlines in pending matters. For the full text of the Act, go to: http://www.lsba.org/home1/2005housebill90.pdf
Updated September 19, 2005 State police map and instructions regarding road closures due to Hurricane Katrina Many roads are damaged or flooded due to Hurricane Katrina. Visit the Louisiana State Police website to get the latest road closure information.
Updated July 29, 2005 Notice from the Louisiana State Police regarding
oversize loads and escort fees. Effective August 1, 2005, the rate of pay will increase to $40.00 per hour with a two-hour minimum charge. The vehicle use fee remains unchanged as listed below: Chargeable Miles
Fee Policies regarding payment remain unchanged. Upon conclusion of the escort, the trooper must collect a money order or company check. No personal checks or cash are accepted. The total amount due for the escort fee and vehicle use fee may be combined on one check.
As a service to our staff and clients, we have added a page for the Daily Workplace Inspiration of Os Hillman.
Updated June 10, 2004 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has drafted new maps and made them available online. These maps show the DOTD District boundaries as well as the boundaries for the State Police Troops in the State. Links to these maps can be found on our Transportation Resources page. Note: these maps are Adobe .pdf files that are large - downloading may be slow on a dial up internet connection.
Updated December 23, 2003 Our comprehensive online directory to Louisiana Courts has been updated to reflect recent changes and elections. The directory, which is accessed hundreds of times per week by users all over the country, is the most comprehensive Louisiana legal directory of its kind available online.
Updated August 5, 2003
Updated November 2, 2002
July 15, 2002 Governor Foster announced this week that National Truck Driver Appreciation Week will be celebrated in Louisiana on August 18-24, 2002 to "honor the more than 3 million men and women in America who deliver our goods by truck for a living. Businesses, schools, communities, churches, and other civic organizations are encouraged to honor professional truck drivers for the vital role they play in the lives of Americans." The Louisiana Motor Transit Association will host a special rest break at the Covington Rest Area (on I-12, see map) on Friday, August 23rd with refreshments and goody bags for truckers.
For more information, visit the official web site of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
Mark Perkins recently was asked to speak to the Transportation Lawyers Association at
their meeting in Jacksonville, Florida. Emerging Ethical Issues in the 21st Century Ethical Issues in Cyberspace To view the full text of the presentation, click here. |
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