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Southern University Law Center Student Joins NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Southern University Law Center (SULC) student, Crystal Ammons, is proving there’s no limit to what Law Center students can achieve.
Plaintiff Alleges Automotive Giant Breached Warranty Obligations Over Defective Vehicle
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Ford Motor Company alleging significant defects in his newly purchased truck render it unsafe to drive.
Plaintiff accuses Educational Networks (website management service) of unauthorized access
Friends of Impact Charter Schools has taken legal action against Educational Networks for allegedly allowing unauthorized access to its website, leading to potential misappropriation of digital assets and funds.
Family Accuses Local Police Department of Excessive Force Following Tragic Incident
In an emotionally charged lawsuit filed in federal court, Eric and Sarah Courtney allege that local police used excessive force following the tragic discovery of their son's lifeless body in their pool.
Plaintiff Alleges Automotive Giant Breached Warranty Obligations
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against General Motors alleging serious defects in a newly purchased GMC Sierra truck that were not resolved despite multiple repair attempts under warranty obligations.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Automotive Manufacturer Breached Warranty with Defective Vehicle
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against FCA US, LLC alleging significant defects in his newly purchased RAM truck that compromise its safety and reliability under warranty laws.
Plaintiff alleges Sheriff's Office Violations in Civil Rights Case
A new lawsuit has been filed against a local sheriff's office by Bobby Rankin who claims violations of civil rights after being violently detained by deputies without cause.
Plaintiffs Allege New Orleans Establishment Engaged in Copyright Infringement
Broadcast Music Inc., along with other music corporations, has taken legal action against a New Orleans venue for allegedly playing copyrighted music without permission.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Walmart Following Store Injury
A Louisiana resident has taken legal action against Walmart following an injury sustained at one of its stores due to alleged negligence involving unsafe conditions in an aisle.
Campaign aims to raise awareness for Louisiana legal system abuse reform
The Insurance Information Institute has launched what it calls a comprehensive awareness campaign in Baton Rouge to highlight legal system abuse and its impact on Louisiana’s economy.
Asbestos evidence could soon vanish, with defendants alleging it's part of a cover-up
WILMINGTON, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The planned destruction of evidence in asbestos cases would keep defendants from finding fraud by plaintiff lawyers, defendants say, as a group of state attorneys general have joined their fight to preserve it.
SULC Celebrates Student Excellence at Support-A-Southernite Campaign Launch
Southern University Law Center (SULC) proudly hosted the 2024 Scholarship Presentation and 2025 Support-A-Southernite Campaign Kick-Off, bringing together students, alumni, faculty, and supporters for a powerful evening of celebration and purpose.
Louisiana joins legal challenge to support nuclear power
Louisiana is joining a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s “Utilization Facility Rule” as it applies to small modular reactors and related nuclear innovation.
LSU Law Alum Justin Mannino (’13) Elected Fellow of Prestigious American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Justin Mannino, a 2013 graduate of the LSU Law Center and partner at Taylor Porter, was recently elected as a fellow to The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), an organization of trust and estate lawyers and law professors in the United States and around the world. Fellows of ACTEC are considered leading members of the Trust and Estate profession who have made a substantial contribution to the Trust and Estate field.
Louisiana's legal system ranked among worst in nation in new report on social mobility
Louisiana ranks dead last in people’s ability to get ahead and achieve their version of the American dream, a new report concludes, and a big part of the reason is a low-quality legal system embedded with corruption.
Southern University Law Center Hosts 'Power of the Pause: Mindfulness Day' to Promote Wellness and Self-Care
The fast-paced nature of academic and professional life often leaves little room for intentional rest and reflection.
LDEQ Secretary Giacometto presents “Balancing Environmental Protection & Economic Development on April 10, 2025
The Louisiana Secretary of Environmental Quality, A. S. Giacometto, will speak on "Balancing Environmental Protection and Economic Development."
Shook Attorneys to Speak on Patent Safety Admissions on April 10, 2025
Shook Attorneys Bobbie Hooper and Chris Strobel are presenting “Safety Admissions in Patents,” at the Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) Spring Conference, April 10, to be held at the Roosevelt in New Orleans.
Chevron hit with $744 million jury verdict in coastal erosion lawsuit
A Plaquemines Parish jury’s decision on Friday to hold Chevron USA liable for $744 million in damages for its role in the erosion of Louisiana coastal lands will undermine the state’s energy industry and overall economic growth, critics say.
Supreme Court suspends law license of prominent Baton Rouge attorney
The Louisiana Supreme Court has temporarily suspended the law license of a prominent Baton Rouge civil rights attorney.