The case involves a dispute between two European billionaires. According to the suit, Crowds on Demand repeatedly defamed Zdenek Bakala as part of a conspiracy to extort millions of dollars from him.
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School zone traffic camera may be issuing tickets at wrong time
One Mid-City resident got six tickets at a time when she says she was at work. The city is looking into the matter.
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Cantrell’s CleanUp NOLA plan will expand city’s surveillance network
Trash clean-up plan includes at least 10 new cameras linked to the city’s Real Time Crime Monitoring Center. The monitoring center collects footage from more than 300 cameras around the city, the Mayor’s Office said.
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City Council wants its own experts to help oversee the Sewerage and Water Board
The move comes three months before Orleans Parish residents will vote on whether to change the city’s charter to add a council member to the utility’s governing board.
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Puerto Rico one year later: Will the island be as lucky as we were post-Katrina?
A closer look at the disaster response Trump calls one of FEMA’s best efforts.
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Group introduces short-term rental ordinance that would limit licenses to hosts’ residences
The Residents for Ethical and Sustainable Tourism ordinance has been presented to the council. STR critic says she is optimistic that a council member will introduce it for consideration.
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Emails: Cantrell held private phone meetings with majority of water board directors, appearing to violate law
The conference calls were held days before a major staff shakeup. Cantrell administration previously denied “secret meetings.”
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Searching for social and political healing at a time of deep national shame
Step two: We must learn to listen to each other.
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City Council again approves short-term rental freeze
Council also approves new crime cameras in Gentilly. Results of investigation into astroturfing at public meetings will be delayed until next month.
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Investigation into Entergy paid actor scandal delayed by new cache of evidence
New Orleans City Council set to vote on pushing the deadline to October. Investigators say they need more time to review additional records.