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Saturday, November 2, 2024

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Lawsuit challenges new La. law classifying abortion drugs

By Chris Dickerson |
A group of healthcare providers and others have sued the state of Louisiana over a new law that classifies two abortion drugs as “controlled dangerous substances.”

Family Sues U.S Government Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Veteran’s Death

By Louisiana Record |
The family of Kenneth Gaines has filed a lawsuit against the United States government following his tragic death during a medical procedure at Alexandria VA Medical Center in Louisiana.

MACH Flynt alleges breach of contract by supplier Veritiv over defective glass packaging

By Louisiana Record |
In a recent lawsuit filed in Louisiana's Western District Court on October 20th, MACH Flynt accuses its supplier Veritiv Operating Company of delivering defective glass packaging materials worth over $366k—a direct violation of their supply...

2 Baton Rouge therapists file suit over state law restricting their use of psychological terms

By Michael Carroll |
Two Baton Rouge therapists are suing an occupational regulatory board and seeking to overturn a state law that bars practitioners from using terms such as “psychology” and “psychological” unless they are licensed psychologists.

Southern University Law Center named among top law schools for racial justice

By The Louisiana Record |
The National Jurist has recognized the Southern University Law Center (SULC) as one of the top law schools for racial justice.

Louisiana Construction Company Sues Equipment Manufacturers Over Defective Excavators

By Louisiana Record |
A Louisiana-based construction company has taken legal action against two major equipment manufacturers over allegedly defective excavators purchased earlier this year.

Former Detainee Alleges Brutality by Union Parish Deputies

By Louisiana Record |
A former detainee has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force by deputies at Union Parish Detention Center led to severe injuries including permanent disfigurement and vision loss.

Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Office Supply Company

By Louisiana Record |
Jimmy Yates has filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging age discrimination after being pressured into retirement despite over fifty years of service with the company.

Brain Tumor Survivor Alleges Former Employer Discriminated Due to Disability

By Louisiana Record |
Daria Eden has filed a lawsuit against Kevin's Seafood alleging discrimination due to her disability following a brain tumor survival journey.

Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated Overtime Pay Laws

By Louisiana Record |
In a recent lawsuit filed in Louisiana's Middle District Court, Gerson Morataya accuses his former employer All Season’s Landscaping and Lawncare Inc., along with its president Aaron Ulery, of failing to pay legally mandated overtime wages during...

Louisiana high court overturns state law allowing lawyers in Legislature to delay their legal cases

By Michael Carroll |
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing state legislators who are also attorneys to delay court proceedings when those schedules conflict with their legislative duties.

Fall 2024 Scholarships Awarded to Over 10 Law Center Students and Alumni

By The Louisiana Record |
Southern Univeristy Law Center (SULC) congratulates the Fall 2024 scholarship recipients.

Jewish student sues pair after attack during Israeli rally at Tulane

By Chris Dickerson |
A Jewish student from Tulane University has sued two men for injuries he sustained last year during a pro-Palestine rally that turned violent.

Pathways to Recovery Program support students on recovery journeys

By The Louisiana Record |
Recovery is crucial for rebuilding lives, fostering resilience, and enabling individuals to achieve their full potential.

Attorney General Liz Murrill Sues DHS Over Illegal Chinese National in Louisiana with Rare, Aggressive, and Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

By The Louisiana Record |
In an emergency situation for the State of Louisiana - following the illegal entry into the United States by a Chinese national, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) transported this individual (Patient 0) throughout facilities in Louisiana.

Supreme Court suspends judge for not signing warrants, ignoring order

By Chris Dickerson |
The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended a St. John the Baptist Parish judge, saying he “caused substantial harm” by delaying criminal investigations into child sexual abuse and domestic violence by refusing to sign search warrants.

Attorney General Liz Murrill Encourages Taylor Swift Concert-Goers to Understand Scams ‘All Too Well’

By The Louisiana Record |
Ahead of the big Taylor Swift ‘The Eras Tour’ concert weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has some tips for concert-goers to avoid scams.

Lord, Briscoe team up for Fall 2024 Tullis Moot Court Competition title

By The Louisiana Record |
LSU Law students Kiley Lord and Halli Briscoe won the Fall 2024 Robert L. Tullis Moot Court Competition on Monday evening, Oct. 21.

Infenergy (solar energy provider) accuses InvEnergy (utility-scale energy developer) of Trademark Noninfringement

By Louisiana Record |
Infenergy has initiated legal proceedings against InvEnergy over allegations concerning trademark infringement involving their respective brand names and visual identities.

Longshoreman Sues Shipping Companies Over Severe Injury Aboard Cargo Vessel

By Louisiana Record |
Jacob Brown has taken legal action against two shipping companies after sustaining serious injuries while working aboard their cargo vessel at Port of Lake Charles in July 2024.