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Appeals court reverses order to reinstate LSU law professor amid legal battle over academic freedom
A Louisiana State University law professor who was suspended after making some expletive-laden political comments in class suffered a setback last week when an appeals court reversed a lower court order to reinstate him.
SULC student named 2025 IAPP Westin Scholar Award honoree
The Southern University Law Center is pleased to announce the 2025 International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Westin Scholar Award honoree as Kandice Asbury.
Attorney General Liz Murrill gives update on lawsuit against Biden Era attempt to categorize ‘Gender Dysphoria’ and ‘Transgenderism’ as a Disability and threatens loss of federal funding
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued an update to a lawsuit she joined back in September 2024 with 16 other attorneys general challenging an unlawful Biden administration rule that would redefine ‘gender dysphoria’ as a disability and allow the federal government to withhold funds for those with disabilities from anyone who disagree with the rule.
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer St.Landry Parish School Board
A seasoned educator has taken legal action against her former employer citing racial discrimination as well as wrongful termination.
Plaintiff accuses St.Francis Medical Center of Unauthorized Surgeries Violating Civil Rights
A Louisiana resident has taken legal action against St.Francis Medical Center alleging unauthorized surgeries that violated his civil rights.
Plaintiff Private Investigator Alleges Unlawful Arrest by Police Chief
A private investigator is suing a police chief and town officials in Louisiana over allegations of unlawful arrest and excessive force during an investigation assignment.
Airbnb and Local Hosts Allege Unconstitutional Property Restrictions Against City of New Orleans
In a high-stakes legal battle filed in February 2025, Airbnb alongside local hosts has accused the City of New Orleans of imposing unconstitutional restrictions on short-term rentals through recent ordinances.
Plaintiff accuses Nicholls State University Police Department Chief and Others of Disability Discrimination
Rochelle Price has taken legal action against Nicholls State University's Board and officials alleging discrimination based on her hearing disability during her tenure as a police officer at the university campus.
Plaintiff (trustee) accuses Defendants (individuals/entities) of Unlawful Property Seizure
Derrick Thomas has filed a lawsuit alleging unlawful seizure attempts on trust property without due process by several individuals including Gerald D Sticker and representatives from Merchant Bank Of Indiana.
LSU Law promotes Misty Gregoire to Assistant Dean of Finance-Administration
After serving as LSU Law business manager for more than a decade, Misty Gregoire has been promoted to Assistant Dean of Finance-Administration at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center. She has been serving in the role on an interim basis since last July.
Louisiana attorney general: Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office's 'sanctuary' policies must end
An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office consent decree that limits cooperation with federal requests to detain inmates suspected of immigration violations should be dissolved, the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office said in a federal court motion.
SULC students participate in RISE's fifth annual Super Bowl Leadership Program
Several Southern University Law Center (SULC) students participated in RISE's fifth annual Super Bowl Leadership Program, held in the lead-up to Super Bowl LIX.
Murrill says group of AGs working to protect Section 504 despite gender dysphoria lawsuit
Louisiana is part of a 17-state lawsuit aiming to block a plan the states say unlawfully attempts to change federal disability law to list gender dysphoria as a disability.
Carol Markowitz to Leave Loyola for CEO Role at SBP
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Carol Markowitz will leave her position at the University later this month to become the Chief Executive Officer of SBP, a national nonprofit focused on disaster resilience and recovery.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson Assumes Role as Acting United States Attorney for The Eastern District of Louisiana
Duane A. Evans, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, has announced his separation from the position as U.S. Attorney effective February 12, 2025.
Disability rights group seeks to drop lawsuit challenging Louisiana's absentee voter restrictions
A Louisiana advocacy group for the disabled has asked a federal court to drop its voting-rights lawsuit after Disability Rights Louisiana failed to find any instance of officials rejecting a disabled voter’s ballot in November or December of last year.
Attorney General Liz Murrill files lawsuit against sanctuary policies in Orleans Parish
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed legal action in federal court against “sanctuary” policies in New Orleans.
Veterans Law Clinic at LSU Law receives $200K in additional funding from Brookshire Foundation
The William A. Brookshire Veterans Law Clinic at LSU Law has received $200,000 in additional funding to continue providing no-cost legal services and support to active members or veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guards.
Murrill joins coalition urging U.S. Senate to pass HALT Fentanyl Act
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's office has joined a coalition of 25 states asking the U.S. Senate to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act.
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules Amazon is a Seller Under Louisiana’s Products Liability Act
In Pickard v. Amazon.com, Inc., 2023-01596, 2024 WL 3218633, decided in June of 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court held that, under Louisiana’s products liability law, (1) Amazon is a “seller” of defective products sold by third parties on its website; and (2) Amazon can be liable under a theory of negligent undertaking for third-party products sold on its website.