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Louisiana Supreme Court upholds constitutionality of healthcare law
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutionality of a state law that limits civil liability for healthcare providers during public health emergencies, rejecting a legal challenge against United Medical Healthwest-New Orleans LLC and United Medical Healthcare Inc.
Attorney General Murrill joins bipartisan coalition backing legislation to curb contraband cell phones in prisons
Attorney General Murrill joined a bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general calling on Congress to pass H.R. 2350 and S. 1137, federal legislation allowing states to deploy cell phone jamming systems in prisons.
LSU Law 2L Daniel Philipose wins 2025 Dean’s Cup Moot Court Competition
Second-year LSU Law student Daniel Philipose was declared the victor of the Dean’s Cup Moot Court Competition on Monday, March 24.
Fowler, Treadway win Spring 2025 Client Legal Interviewing & Counseling Competition
LSU Law Students Courtney Fowler and KayLyn Treadway won the 2025 Client Legal Interviewing & Counseling Competition on Tuesday, March 18 held in the McKernan Auditorium at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
University student held at Louisiana facility in court battle to fight deportation
A Columbia University student who was picked up by plainclothes agents, called a threat to U.S. foreign policy and targeted with deportation remains in federal custody in Louisiana, despite a federal judge’s order that his case be transferred to New Jersey.
U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in challenge to Louisiana congressional map
The state Attorney General’s Office and other parties involved in litigation over Louisiana’s congressional map faced off this week in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether the map represents an unconstitutional “racial gerrymander.”
Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests man for Sexual Abuse of Animals and Pornography Involving Juveniles
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a Monroe man on March 21, 2025.
SULC’s AG Law Institute partners with LDAF to host Heirs Property Workshop
Many families struggle to maintain ownership of inherited property due to legal and financial barriers, often putting generational land at risk.
Louisiana Supreme Court strikes down historical horse racing law, cites Constitutional violations
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.