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News Tipoffs - Louisiana Editors Newsletter for Sunday February 22, 2026 ( 5 items )  

Americans United for Separation of Church and State: 5th Circuit - Too Soon to Rule on Constitutionality of Louisiana Ten Commandments Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Fifth Circuit: Too soon to rule on constitutionality of Louisiana Ten Commandments law NEW ORLEANS - The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that it is premature to determine the constitutionality of House Bill 71, a Louisiana law requiring public schools to permanently display a government-approved, Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classr  more

Aramark Honors Service Champions With Charitable Donation to Support Local Communities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Honors Service Champions with Charitable Donation to Support Local Communities In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Aramark employees across the country had the opportunity to serve their communities--and to inspire others through a special MLK Day Photo Contest. Each employee captured moments from their vo  more

CEO Jackow Declares Air Liquide Has 'Reached New Heights' as 2025 Profits Top 3.5 Billion Euros
PARIS, France, Feb. 21 -- Air Liquide, a supplier of gases, technologies and services, issued the following statement on Feb. 20, 2026, by CEO Francois Jackow: * * * 2025: With a record performance and confident in its transformation dynamic, Air Liquide confirms its growth outlook * Proposed dividend at Euros3.70, up +12.1% * New margin objective: additional +100 bps in 2027 * Commenting on 2025 results, Francois Jackow, Chief Executive Officer of the Air Liquide Group, stated: "Thanks   more

Department of Justice: Six More Defendants Charged in International "ATM Jackpotting" Scheme
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Six More Defendants Charged in International "ATM Jackpotting" Scheme 93 Total Charged Defendants Note: Learn about digital and physical indicators of ATM jackpotting, along with FBI recommended mitigations here (https://www.ic3.gov/CSA/2026/260219.pdf). * * * A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an indictment Wednesday charging six individuals for their roles in a large cons  more

Former Department of Justice Prosecutor and Dallas Defense Attorney Sentenced for Unauthorized Disposal of Government Records
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Former Department of Justice Prosecutor and Dallas Defense Attorney Sentenced for Unauthorized Disposal of Government Records Former federal prosecutor Carlos A. Lopez ("Lopez"), age 49, and Dallas-based criminal defense attorney Barrett R. Howell ("Howell"), age 50, were sentenced on February 18, 2026 for charges relating to their   more