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Richard 'Chip' Moore
Coverage of Richard 'Chip' Moore in the Nexus archive.
- Landry teacher stipend plan back on after judge scraps order on technicality
Judge Richard 'Chip' Moore dismissed a temporary restraining order blocking Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to redirect public school funding for teacher stipends. The judge cited a conflict of interest involving Baker Donelson, a law firm representing both Landry and the lawsuit plaintiffs. Plaintiffs, including former school officials, may pursue further legal action.
- Landry teacher stipend plan back on after judge scraps lawsuit on technicality
Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to cut public school funding for teacher stipends can proceed after a judge dismissed a lawsuit on technical grounds. The judge ruled that the law firm Baker Donelson could not represent plaintiffs without Landry's permission due to its prior representation of the governor in federal litigation.