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SULC’s Mock Trial Team Shine at National BLSA Competition
The Southern University Law Center (SULC) was proudly represented at the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Mock Trial Competition by law students William Gaspard Jr., Jada Haynes, Aaron Manzy, and Alexis Blanton.
Murrill wants to curb contraband cell phones in prisons
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Jackson Parish Correctional Center Engaged in Racial Discrimination
Sallie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Parish Correctional Center alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after enduring harassment and physical assault at work.
Plaintiff alleges Jackson Parish Correctional Center engaged in Racial Discrimination
Sallie Walker has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Parish Correctional Center citing racial discrimination and workplace harassment leading to wrongful termination.
Plaintiff alleges breach against auto manufacturer over defective vehicle
Emily Thayer has taken legal action against General Motors LLC over alleged persistent defects in her newly purchased Cadillac CT4 SD.
Westwego man arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents for Molestation of a Juvenile and other hands-on offenses
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Westwego man on March 27, 2025 on multiple disturbing charges.
U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bernice Donald (ret.) to deliver LSU Law Rubin Visiting Professor of Law Lecture on Tuesday, April 8
LSU Law will welcome the Hon. Bernice Donald, who retired from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2023, to the LSU campus on Tuesday, April 8 for her delivery of the 2025 Judge Alvin B. and Janice G. Rubin Visiting Professor of Law Lecture.
Texas not a 'good neighbor' under ozone law
NEW ORLEANS - Texas and Louisiana will have to come up with better plans for handling ozone, a federal appeals court has ruled.
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Former State Official Over Business Destruction
In a compelling legal confrontation, two former pest control operators accuse a retired state official of orchestrating fraudulent activities leading to their business downfall.
Plaintiff alleges major automaker sold defective vehicle
Christina Alford has filed a lawsuit against General Motors alleging that her newly purchased Chevrolet Equinox was riddled with defects that impaired its use and safety.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against USPS after sustaining severe injuries at post office
Morgan Edwards has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service alleging negligence after suffering serious injuries from a fall at a post office in Lake Charles.
Plaintiffs Allege Reckless Conduct by Law Enforcement Led to Fatal Crash
A high-speed police chase has sparked a lawsuit against several law enforcement officers in Louisiana following a tragic crash that claimed one life and injured another severely.
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Former State Official Over Business Destruction
In a compelling legal confrontation, two former pest control operators accuse a retired state official of orchestrating fraudulent activities leading to their business downfall.
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Former State Official Over Business Destruction
In a compelling legal confrontation, two former pest control operators accuse a retired state official of orchestrating fraudulent activities leading to their business downfall.
SULC Law Clinic Hosts Inaugural “Know Your Rights for Kids” Event
Southern University Law Center's (SULC) Clinical Legal Education Program is proud to announce its inaugural “Know Your Rights for Kids” event on March 31, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the F.G. Clark Activity Center on the campus of Southern University and A&M College.
Louisiana voters turn down all 4 ballot measures in defeat for Gov. Landry, fiscal reforms
By nearly 2-to-1 margins, Louisiana voters on Saturday rejected four proposed constitutional amendments, including a fiscal-reform measure championed by Gov. Jeff Landry, apparently wary of expanding the state Legislature’s powers.
Plaintiff alleges major oil company negligence led to severe health issues post Deepwater Horizon spill
A former cleanup worker has filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration & Production Inc., claiming exposure to toxic chemicals during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill cleanup led to severe health problems including asthma.
Plaintiff alleges major hospital chain violated disability access laws
Danita McDaniel has filed a lawsuit against Ochsner Clinic Foundation for allegedly violating disability access laws at their New Orleans facility.
Plaintiff Oil Company Alleges Breach of Contract Against Seismic Survey Provider
Cantium LLC has filed a lawsuit against Walker Marine Geophysical Company alleging breach of contract related to marine seismic survey services provided under a Master Services Agreement (MSA).
Louisiana Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of healthcare law
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of a state law that limits civil liability for healthcare providers during public health emergencies, rejecting a legal challenge against United Medical Healthwest-New Orleans LLC and United Medical Healthcare Inc.