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Saturday, March 29, 2025

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Louisiana Supreme Court strikes down historical horse racing law, cites Constitutional violations

By Kyla Asbury |
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that a 2021 law legalizing historical horse racing without voter approval is unconstitutional.

Tulane BLSA Moot Court team clinches national championship title – again

By The Louisiana Record |
The BLSA Moot Court Appellate Team is once again the national champions of the Thurgood Marshall National Moot Court Competition, the third time in four years.

Louisiana's age-verification law targeting social media companies faces federal court challenge

By Michael Carroll |
A tech company association is challenging a 2023 Louisiana law that requires social media companies to verify the ages of users so that minors can’t create accounts on such platforms unless their parents provide permission.

State of Louisiana defends 2024 Congressional Map at Supreme Court, which added a Second Majority-Black District

By The Louisiana Record |
State of Louisiana Defends 2024 Congressional Map, which added a Second Majority-Black District.

Trio of LSU Law alumni among Louisiana Bar Foundation’s 2024 Distinguished honorees

By The Louisiana Record |
The Louisiana Bar Foundation will recognize LSU Law alumni Hon. Cynthia T. Woodard (ret.) (’81), Glenn Armentor (’77), and Frank Neuner, Jr. (’76) as three of four 2024 Distinguished Honorees at the 39th Annual Fellows Gala on April 11.

Daily Report Names Kelly Dempsey and Afi Johnson-Parris Among Southeastern Legal Awards Finalists

By The Louisiana Record |
Fox Rothschild congratulates Kelly Dempsey and Afi S. Johnson-Parris, who were selected as finalists for Daily Report’s 2025 Southeastern Legal Awards.

Louisiana Supreme Court says hotel not to blame for courtyard robbery

By Chris Dickerson |
The Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed a lower appeals court ruling, reinstating a trial court decision saying a luxury New Orleans hotel fulfilled its a duty to a guest who was injured during a robbery in its courtyard.

Louisiana Supreme Court Justices conduct oral arguments at Southern University Law Center

By The Louisiana Record |
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently held oral arguments at Southern University Law Center (SULC) on Monday, March 17, 2025.

Southern University System Hosts IBM Skills Academy Bootcamp

By The Louisiana Record |
Students and employees of Southern University and Grambling State University have an an opportunity to enhance their tech skills through the IBM Skills Academy Bootcamp.

Judge refuses to lift order barring deportation of five Venezuelans

By Chris Dickerson |
A federal judge has declined to lift a restraining order that bars the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport five Venezuelans.

2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference on March 25-27, 2025

By The Louisiana Record |
Jonathan Echmalian will speak on two panels at the 2025 NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference.

Plaintiff Alleges Landlord Removed Wheelchair Ramp in Retaliation Over Rent Dispute

By Louisiana Record |
A woman with disabilities has filed a lawsuit against Pelican Rental Properties and its owner Bryant Ducote over alleged discriminatory practices involving the removal of a wheelchair ramp at her residence in Sulphur, Louisiana.

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrest Lafayette man for Sexual Abuse of an Animal and Pornography Involving Juveniles

By The Louisiana Record |
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Lafayette man on March 19, 2025.

LSU Law Library Legal Research Academy: Research for Summer Success on March 25, 2025

By The Louisiana Record |
LSU Law Librarians will teach you the skills you need to succeed in your summer work - whether you are working for a firm, a government agency, or a non-profit.

Plaintiff alleges seafood companies fostered hostile work environment due to sexual harassment

By Louisiana Record |
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against two seafood companies in Louisiana over allegations of sexual harassment leading to a hostile work environment for an employee named Tiffany Frankel.

Plaintiff Alleges Major Auto Manufacturer Breached Warranty Over Defective Vehicle

By Louisiana Record |
A Louisiana resident has sued General Motors over alleged defects in his new GMC Sierra truck that have rendered it unreliable despite repeated repair attempts under warranty.

Plaintiff Alleges Defective Power Bank Endangered Family; Sues Amazon and Shenzhen Baseus

By Louisiana Record |
In a gripping legal battle initiated by Tori Davis against Amazon.com Inc. and Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co., Ltd., allegations surface regarding a defective power bank that ignited within her vehicle with her children inside.

Plaintiff alleges negligence against healthcare provider after unsupervised resident attack

By Louisiana Record |
Laurie Allen has filed a lawsuit against Brightspring Health Services following an alleged attack by an unsupervised resident at one of their group homes.

Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturer Negligence in Defective Hip Implant Case

By Louisiana Record |
A recent court filing reveals a dramatic case involving an allegedly defective hip implant device manufactured by Wright Medical Technology Inc., leading to severe injuries for plaintiff Christopher Clanton.

Plaintiff Photographer Alleges Eminent Oilfield Services Used His Work Without Permission

By Louisiana Record |
A German photographer has taken legal action against Eminent Oilfield Services for allegedly using his copyrighted photograph without authorization on their website and social media platforms.