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Class action says LSU coddles athletes accused of sexual misconduct
BATON ROUGE -- A group of students is suing a university claiming that the university allows for sexual misconduct and trauma to women and LGBTQ+. -
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Translating the Louisiana Civil Code Into Spanish A Jurilinguistic Exercise
The Law Library of Louisiana and the Supreme Court of Louisiana Historical Society recently co-sponsored a free CLE titled, Translating the Louisiana Civil Code into Spanish: A Jurilinguistic Exercise. -
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Mandatory COVID Vaccines At LSU? Attorney General Says Not Legal
Citing federal and state law protections for employees and students, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is urging Louisiana State University to not mandate COVID vaccines at the school. -
Louisiana agricultural workers sue paraquat makers, allege Parkinson's disease link
Two Louisiana residents who each spent decades in agricultural jobs have filed federal lawsuits against manufacturers of the herbicide paraquat, alleging that their exposure to the chemical led to the development of Parkinson’s disease. -
LMU not inclined to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for students, despite faculty's urging
Louisiana State University officials say LMU won’t be able to require that students attending class in the fall be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, despite a Faculty Senate resolution calling for mandatory immunizations -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Welcomes First Round of 2021 Summer Law Clerks
Taylor Porter welcomes seven law students for the first round of the 2021 Summer Law Clerk Program in which under the guidance of practicing Taylor Porter attorneys and mentors, law clerks gain hands-on experience and interaction that reflect real life as a lawyer. -
Louisiana crawfish industry accused of lowballing wages in federal lawsuit
The federal government’s rules to determine how much temporary foreign workers should be paid in Louisiana’s crawfish-processing industry violates an appeals court decision and is depressing wages for U.S. workers, according to a new lawsuit. -
Federal class-action lawsuit alleges LSU ignored sexual assault complaints
Seven women who have publicly accused administrators at Louisiana State University of failing to respond to complaints of sexual harassment and sexual assault have filed a federal lawsuit against the university, alleging discrimination and Title IX violations. -
Bill to expand Louisiana Supreme Court passes state Senate
The number of justices on the Louisiana Supreme Court would increase from seven to nine under a bill that easily passed the state Senate last week. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Hinton Appointed President of Estate & Business Planning Council of Baton Rouge
Taylor Porter estate planning and tax attorney Rebecca Hinton has been appointed President of the Estate & Business Planning Council of Baton Rouge. -
LSU on defensive in wake of release of sexual harassment review
Louisiana State University officials received scathing criticism from state lawmakers and advocacy groups after the release of a law firm’s detailed report on the university system’s failures to respond to sexual misconduct reports in recent years. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Attorneys French, McMahen Elected to LABI Legal Advisory Council
Taylor Porter attorneys Ryan French and Coulter McMahen have been elected to represent the firm on the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry’s (LABI) Legal Advisory Council. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Acting United States Attorney Appointed
Ellison C. Travis has been appointed and sworn in as the Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana following the resignation of Brandon J. Fremin who had served as the United States Attorney since 2018. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney Brandon J. Fremin Announces His Departure
United States Attorney Brandon J. Fremin announced that he has submitted his resignation as United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, effective February 28, 2021. -
Biden's remarks reignite debate over 'Cancer Alley' public health issues
Louisiana officials have labeled President Biden’s recent use of the phrase “Cancer Alley” to describe Louisiana’s key industrial corridor as an unfair slam against the state. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Peak Elected to Louisiana Veterans Museum Foundation Board of Trustees
Taylor Porter Partner Tom Peak has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Louisiana Veterans Museum Foundation, which supports the operations and programs of the USS Kidd Veterans Museum. -
LABI Chief: 'Biden's moratorium on new oil and gas drilling leases is shortsighted'
The oil and gas industry accounts for some 30% of Louisiana's GDP -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Rebecca Hinton Selected to BRAC Leadership Baton Rouge Class of 2021
Taylor Porter attorney Rebecca Hinton has been selected to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) Leadership Baton Rouge Class of 2021. -
PETA sues LSU for records on bird experiments, deaths
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals last month filed suit against Louisiana State University, alleging that LSU failed to respond to PETA’s repeated public record requests for information about bird experiments carried out by a faculty member. -
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Ashley Carver Meredith Elected Partner at Taylor Porter
Taylor Porter has elected Ashley Carver Meredith to Partner, effective January 1, 2021.