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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.”
Defendants object to proposed $4.5M toxic landfill odor settlement
Defendants in a mass tort regarding toxic fumes and noxious odors from the Jefferson Parish Landfill have filed objections to a proposed $4.5 million settlement.
Take Charge of Your Financial Future at SULC’s Financial Aid Exit Day
Southern Univeristy Law Center (SULC) is committed to empowering students with the tools they need to successfully manage their financial futures.
SCOTUS Denies Certiorari, Preserving Drell and Mathews Victories
The firm has previously reported on its success in Am. Warrior, Inc. v. Found. Energy Fund IV-A, L.P. (In re McConathy), 111 F.4th 574 (5th Cir. 2024).
Federal judge suggests there may be some grounds for delaying Louisiana inmate's execution
A federal judge has partially rejected a motion by the Louisiana attorney general to dismiss death row inmate Jessie Hoffman's lawsuit, which challengers the state’s planned use of nitrogen gas to execute Hoffman for raping and murdering a woman in 1996.
Louisiana charter school: State education agency's takeover of school's governing board 'unlawful'
A Baton Rouge-area charter school is suing the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) for removing the school’s Board of Directors in February, calling the action illegal and unconstitutional.
Murrill files brief supporting state's first execution since 2010
Louisiana’s attorney general has filed a brief defending the planned execution of a man convicted of a 1996 murder.