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Amendment 1 on state ballot would expand attorney discipline powers, use of specialty courts
Louisiana voters this month will determine the fate of a ballot measure that would give state lawmakers more flexibility to create specialty courts dealing with issues such as complex business issues –- something critics say would favor special interests.
Murrill warns Louisiana residents about fake toll scam texts
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office is warning the public about a nationwide phishing scam..
Agents with General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest Houma man after undercover chat operation
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from Houma on March 6, 2025.
Plaintiff Alleges Agricultural Giant’s Herbicide Caused Cancer
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against an agricultural corporation over claims that their herbicide caused his cancer diagnosis after decades of use.
Plaintiffs Accuse Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office of Negligence Leading to Inmate Death
Two mothers have filed a lawsuit against Bossier Parish officials following Jerry D. McCoy's death due to untreated alcohol withdrawal symptoms while incarcerated.
Federal judge blocks execution of Jessie Hoffman, but Louisiana's attorney general files emergency appeal
Louisiana’s attorney general has urged the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a federal judge’s decision to block the execution of inmate Jessie Hoffman, citing concerns that the state’s planned use of nitrogen gas may amount to cruel and unusual punishment.
Tulane Entertainment and Sports Law Conference hosts soccer's Roger Bennett, industry leaders
The 8th annual Tulane Entertainment and Sports Law Conference, which brings together top executives and leading figures from the entertainment and sports industries to discuss the latest legal trends and challenges, will take place at Tulane Law School March 14-15, 2025.
Plaintiffs Allege Fraudulent Foreclosure Against Michigan-Based Rocket Mortgage
In a compelling legal battle filed on February 26th, Travis C.Mills and Regina Harrell Mills accuse Rocket Mortgage LLC of engaging in fraudulent foreclosure practices violating federal laws.
Plaintiffs Accuse Federal Judge John deGravelles of Obstructing Justice
Two individuals have launched a significant legal challenge against federal judge John deGravelles for allegedly failing to advance their common-law suit against HOME BANK et al., claiming obstruction of justice and constitutional violations.
Justice System Criticized: Plaintiff Alleges Financial Conflicts Against Justice Sanders
A class action lawsuit accuses Justice Steven E. Sanders of financial conflicts in eviction cases due to fee structures funding his salary and court operations, potentially violating tenant rights under constitutional law.
Plaintiff alleges United States Magistrate Judge Richard Bourgeois Jr.'s Misconduct Derails Common-Law Suit
Matthew Bernard has launched a compelling legal battle against United States Magistrate Judge Richard Bourgeois Jr., accusing him of exceeding his judicial powers and infringing on rights protected under common law.
Plaintiff alleges former employer ELOS Environmental violated Fair Labor Standards Act
Andrew Herr has taken legal action against his former employer ELOS Environmental L.L.C., accusing them of violating labor laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
U.S. Justice Department dismisses 'Cancer Alley' lawsuit against Louisiana chemical plant
A federal lawsuit accusing a synthetic rubber plant in LaPlace of exposing neighbors to unacceptably high cancer risks from the facility’s emissions has been dismissed in a bid by the Trump administration to root out “environmental justice” initiatives.
Plaintiffs Allege Defective IVC Filter Caused Severe Injuries
A lawsuit has been filed against B.Braun Medical Inc., alleging that their defective IVC filter caused significant harm to a U.S veteran who had it implanted in him in 2008 for preventing blood clots from reaching his heart and lungs.
Plaintiffs Accuse Healthcare Provider JenCare of Racial Discrimination
Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against healthcare provider JenCare alleging racial discrimination and hostile work environments in violation of federal laws such as Title VII and ADA.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Westport Linen Services Engaged in Discrimination Leading to Catastrophic Injury
In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Louisiana's Eastern District Court, Gertrand Isidore has filed a lawsuit against Westport Linen Services alleging severe workplace discrimination leading to significant personal injury.
Plaintiff alleges local government violated constitutional rights over unpaid judgment
Allison Bridget Jasper has taken legal action against Plaquemines Parish Government over allegations they withheld payment from a court-ordered judgment totaling $787,237.29 while coercing participation in an unfavorable settlement process...
Plaintiff alleges major corporations' negligence led to toxic exposure post-BP Oil Spill
A Mississippi resident has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations over alleged exposure to toxic substances following the infamous BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in April 2010.
Southern University Law Center announces 2025 Alumni Round-Up honorees
Southern University Law Center proudly announces the honorees for the 2025 Alumni and Friends Round-Up, happening April 2-5 recognizing alumni who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and their communities.
Attorney General Murrill Files Opposition Brief Defending Execution of Jessie Hoffman
On the night before Thanksgiving Day in 1996, Jessie Hoffman kidnapped, robbed, and raped Mary “Molly” Elliot. He then marched her—still naked—“down a dirt path which was overgrown with vegetation and in an area full of trash used as a dump.”