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Federal court ruling allows Louisiana to end state Supreme Court consent decree
A 30-year-old federal consent decree that required Louisiana to protect the right of Black residents to select their preferred member of the state Supreme Court has been dissolved as a result of an appeals court ruling last month.
Louisiana Files SCOTUS Brief Protecting Energy Industry with 23 supporting states
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that threatens the energy industry of States.
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Defendants In Medical Malpractice Case
A Louisiana couple’s ongoing legal battle following an unsuccessful medical malpractice lawsuit has led them to file claims alleging fraud against one physician involved in their original case.
Family Alleges Medical Malpractice Led To Mother's Death
A family is seeking justice for their deceased mother alleging medical malpractice against several healthcare providers including Woldenberg Village Inc., and Dr.Joshua Lowentritt among others . They claim negligence led to wrongful death due untreated drug reaction ultimately resulting fatality after prolonged suffering numerous symptoms indicating severe allergy mismanaged throughout treatment duration various facilities involved
Plaintiff accuses LSU Plastic Surgery & Renouvo Plastic Surgery of Negligence
A contentious medical malpractice case involving alleged procedural failures during plastic surgery has been dismissed by Louisiana's Court of Appeal after plaintiff Kristine Ackles withdrew her appeal due to lack of opposition from defendants LSU Plastic Surgery & Renouvo Plastic Surgery.
State Supreme Court rules second candidate ineligible for run for seat on high court
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled one candidate for a seat on the court is ineligible to run while also refusing to hear the appeal of another candidate already ruled ineligible.
More than 200 join dynamic Tulane Law Class of 2027
Tulane Law’s Class of 2027 arrived with gusto—205 students that represent diverse voices and hail from more than 100 different undergraduate institutions, 32 states and ties to at least 13 countries.
New Louisiana law allows release of mugshots of nonviolent offenders
A new Louisiana law took effect last month that allows mugshots of nonviolent offenders to be released to the public, one of several “tough-on-crime” measures that critics say could prejudice potential jurors and punish offenders trying to turn their lives around.
Louisiana AG files U.S. Supreme Court brief protecting energy industry with 23 supporting states
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that she says threatens the energy industry of states.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill secures temporary stay blocking Biden-Harris from granting amnesty to approximately 7,000 illegal aliens in Louisiana
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill secured a temporary administrative stay against the Biden-Harris administration, stopping the unlawful ‘parole in place’ policy while litigation continues.
Law Center welcomes six new staff members as fall semester begins
LSU Law welcomed six new staff members to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center prior to the start of the fall semester.
Environmental groups back rule forcing offshore oil companies to pay Gulf decommissioning costs
Environmental groups are defending a new federal rule that Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi are suing to overturn in a legal fight that will determine who pays the cost to decommission oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Loranger man for Possession and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Unit arrested a Loranger man on August 29, 2024.
G. Alan Teague (’97) selected to serve as Magistrate Judge in the Virgin Islands
LSU Law alumnus G. Alan Teague (’97) began serving as the Magistrate Judge in the Division of St. Thomas/St. John of the District Court of the Virgin Islands on Aug. 26.
Wrongful-death defendant challenges theories on what happened to man found dead in excavator
NEW ORLEANS - Doubts about what led to the tragic, unwitnessed death of a 50-year-old Ponchatoula man in a small excavator should cause the ensuing lawsuit to be tossed, the machine's maker is arguing.
Lafayette attorney Robert Kallam (’90) appointed Chair of LSU Law Alumni Board of Trustees
Robert Kallam, a 1990 graduate of the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center and partner at Kean Miller LLP in Lafayette, has been appointed chair of the LSU Law Alumni Board of Trustees for the 2024-26 term by LSU Law Dean Alena M. Allen.
Dream Day Foundation's Field of Dreams Softball Tournament
The Taylor Porter Softball Team had a great time playing in the Dream Day tournament.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation Against Educational Institution
Dr.Tireka Cobb has filed a lawsuit against Board Of Regents (LOSFA), alleging race and age discrimination along with retaliation leading to wrongful termination.The case highlights alleged manipulations within grant-funded programs and seeks various forms of relief including back pay,punitive damages,and policy changes.
Former Employee Sues Commerce Title & Abstract Company for Age Discrimination
Yvette Bergeron has filed a lawsuit against Commerce Title & Abstract Company alleging age discrimination leading to wrongful termination. The case highlights claims of discriminatory practices and seeks various forms of relief including compensatory damages.
Veteran Sues LSU Board Over Alleged Discrimination Due To Disabilities
A veteran suffering from PTSD and Dyslexia has sued LSU's Board of Supervisors over alleged discrimination due to inadequate accommodations at LSU Law School. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief under ADA regulations as well as compensatory damages for emotional distress caused by these failures.