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Law Center Alumni Honored with Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Awards
Three distinguished Southern University Law Center (SULC) alumni have been honored with the Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Award for their outstanding service to the community.
Plaintiff Alleges Restaurant Owners Violated Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against CMJ Enterprises and Randal Alexandria Corporation over alleged ADA violations at their Subway restaurant in Alexandria, LA.
Plaintiff alleges former employer City of Abbeville Police Department for Sexual Harassment
Officer Quaylain Brown has taken legal action against his former employer, the City of Abbeville Police Department, citing egregious acts of sexual harassment by a coworker and subsequent retaliation by superiors when he reported it.
Plaintiff accuses financial giants of breach amid mortgage dispute
A Louisiana resident has taken legal action against United Wholesale Mortgage and Regions Bank over alleged breach of contract and unlawful debt practices involving his mortgage loan.
Plaintiffs Allege Avoyelles Parish Officials' Brutal Retaliation Led to Inmate's Death
A shocking lawsuit has been filed accusing law enforcement officials from Avoyelles Parish of conspiring in a violent assault that resulted in an inmate's death at their detention facility.
Louisiana Supreme Court shuts down claim of injured worker using fake name
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled an injured worker can’t pursue his civil lawsuit filed under a fake name.
Plaintiff alleges Golden Corral Corporation violated Fair Labor Standards Act
James A. Guillory has taken legal action against Golden Corral Corporation and its franchisee in Lake Charles for alleged wage violations under federal law.
Keira Davis alleges FlixBus violated ADA over discriminatory travel policy
Keira Davis has filed a lawsuit against FlixBus for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act after being denied travel without a companion due to her disability status.
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.