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Plaintiff Frank Taylor accuses W&T Offshore of Negligence Leading to Injury
Frank Taylor has filed a lawsuit against W&T Offshore following an incident on an offshore platform where he sustained severe injuries due to alleged negligence by the company.
Plaintiff Alleges Hotel Chain Violated Disability Rights During Stay
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a hotel chain alleging violations of disability rights during her stay in New Orleans this past summer.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Non-Profit Organization
Villette Hammond has filed a lawsuit against Westbank ARC Inc., claiming sexual harassment by a colleague and wrongful termination after reporting it.
Southern University Law Center Students Embody Civic Duty through Community Engagement
Southern University Law Center (SULC) students are channeling their energy and commitment not only into their coursework but also into active community engagement, striving to make a tangible difference.
SULC professor Deleso Alford receives Special Appreciation Award from National Bar Association
Deleso Alford, Rachel Emanuel Endowed Professor of Law, received a Special Appreciation Award at the National Bar Association’s 35th Annual Wiley Branton Symposium for her service on the Executive Planning Steering Committee.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Joins Multi-state Effort against the Federal Government’s Persistent Push to Prosecute Trump Following Case Dismissal
Attorney General Liz Murrill is joining a multi-state effort led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm the dismissal of U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.
Murrill joins push to stop feds' effort to prosecute Trump
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a multi-state effort led by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to affirm the dismissal of U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.
LSU Law team wins Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition
A team of LSU Law students bested teams from the Southern University Law Center, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and Mississippi College of Law to win the Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Attorney General Murrill joins multi-state investigation into pediatric group for misleading puberty blocker guidelines
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in launching an investigation today into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for sharing misleading and deceptive statements that ignore the long-term and harmful consequences of using puberty blockers to treat children with gender dysphoria.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated Overtime Pay Laws
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...
Plaintiff alleges Ports America fostered Hostile Work Environment
A lawsuit filed by Keshaune Sutton against Ports America Louisiana alleges severe workplace misconduct including sexual harassment and racial discrimination under Title VII violations.
Residents Accuse Alumina Refinery Operator Atalco Gramercy LLC of Dust Emissions
A group of residents has filed a class-action lawsuit against Atalco Gramercy LLC over harmful dust emissions from its alumina refinery in Louisiana.
Former Employees Allege Construction Company Violated Labor Laws
Two former employees have taken legal action against B & Z LLC in Louisiana's Eastern District Court alleging violations under labor laws including failure to pay overtime wages according to FLSA standards.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against National WWII Museum
Marcia Ritchea has filed a lawsuit against The National World War II Museum alleging discrimination based on disability under Title VII, ADA violations, retaliation under FMLA rights interference following stressful work conditions exacerbated by...
Plaintiffs Allege Offshore Staffing Provider Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Jonathan Keno and Damon Cook have filed a lawsuit against Mako Catering LLC and Mako Unlimited LLC for unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Lawsuit challenges new La. law classifying abortion drugs
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
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
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
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
The National Jurist has recognized the Southern University Law Center (SULC) as one of the top law schools for racial justice.