The Louisiana Supreme Court rules today on a case between Jefferson Parish and Walmart that could determine whether large online marketplaces could be required to collect sales taxes on third-party retailer transactions. Tax law expert Bill Backstrom says the ruling will impact the businesses providing the marketplace.
Cut 9 (10) “…with the marketplace.”
Two Acadiana hospital systems announce their intent to merge. Jennings American Legion Hospital and Lafayette General Health signed a letter of intent to explore a merger with LGH assuming management. LGH President David Callecod says they have relationships with several healthcare providers in the area and they expect to expand services as opposed to streamlining them.
Cut 4 (12) “…Jennings community”
The attorney representing the former Livingston Parish deputy accused of rape and child pornography is trying to be removed from the case. According to The Advocate, J. David Bourland was hired privately to represent Dennis Perkins but as of Monday, Bourland has requested to resign from the case. In the filing, Bourland stated that he and Perkins were “not able to proceed in an effective and sufficient manner to provide a proper and constitutional defense.” Perkins’ does have a hearing scheduled for Dec. 19th.
The Corps of Engineers New Orleans District has identified five flood mitigation projects across south Louisiana they feel stand a good chance of winning federal backing and eventually funding. Corps spokesperson Ricky Boyett says the requests for funding, which could run several billion dollars, aren’t just for additional levee building…
The largest request for funding will be 3.2 billion dollars for New Orleans levees.